SE Illinois News

Severin announces next phase of I-57 expansion, ‘This is what investing in hard infrastructure truly looks like’

By Trina Thomas | Dec 25, 2021

Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) on Dec. 11 announced the next phase of the I-57 expansion as he joined IDOT officials in Benton.

Fowler: Alexander-Cario Port project 'game-changing' for Illinois

By Trina Thomas | May 19, 2021

The Alexander-Cairo Port District collaborated with the Illinois AFL-CIO on Apr. 28 for a project labor agreement, marking a huge stride for a new inland port at the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.