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Illinois continues to invest in improving southern Illinois roadways, committing more than 500 million dollars in 12 local projects with many cities hoping it will mean more economic growth.

Vehicle stolen from Harrisburg auto dealership crashes into Benton square

Here are road projects going on in the Heartland. Drive safely!

BENTON, IL -- The Illinois Department of Transportation are soon meeting with the public to show and hear feedback on a proposed improvement highway project in Franklin County.

BENTON (WSIL) - Theres one road in Benton that feeds to the Grade School, and on Thursday, Friday and possibly Monday, it will be milled and resurfaced.

Heartland road projects 5/21 Amber Ruch Missouri Butler County Business U.S. 60 (West Pine Blvd.) will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform roadside work. This section of road is located between Business U.S. 60/67 (Westwood Blvd.) and Second Street in Poplar Bluff. Weather permitting, crews will be working on Monday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Oct. 1 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Cape Girardeau County Jackson crews will be working thro...

16 covered beer gardens around Newcastle to keep you dry if it rains this Bank Holiday weekend Here is a pick of sheltered beer gardens you can visit for a Bank Holiday splash out rather than a wash-out Get the latest North East Whats On news delivered straight to your inbox - sign up for free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used i...

Over 100 Rolla high school seniors recognized as Show-Me Scholars/Tech Masters RDN REPORTS rdnnews@gmail.com One hundred thirty of Rolla graduating high school seniors have earned “Show-Me Scholars/Tech Master” honors by fulfilling a pledge to take more rigorous classes during high school.  Students who completed the program received Show-Me Scholars/Tech Master medallions and cords at a Wednesday event to wear at their upcoming graduation ceremonies to highlight their accomplishments.  T...

Construction continues on new Franklin County, Ill. courthouse Upgrades underway at Franklin County, Ill. courthouse By Colin Baillie | March 1, 2021 at 5:21 PM CST - Updated March 1 at 5:28 PM BENTON, Ill. (KFVS) - When driving around the Benton Square, it’s hard to miss the construction on the new Franklin County Courthouse Construction began in August 2020. The old courthouse has stood in the same location on the city square for 145 years. Larry Miller, the chairmen of the Franklin Co...