Infrastructure

The transportation sector accounts for about 28% of the greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Barge shipping could help reduce that output, but there’s not a full picture of how carbon efficient that transportation mode really is.

Cahokia Heights residents are being exposed to bacteria and parasites possibly spreading because of chronic sewage backups and flooding in their community, preliminary findings from an ongoing health study showed.

After higher water rates took effect in St. Louis in July, calculate your increase — and how much more you'll pay in 2024.

It’s a newer consideration for environmentalists, who previously thought that river systems were relatively benign and don’t contribute many greenhouse gas emissions.

Over the next six years, Illinois’ District 8 could receive $3 billion for repairing and resurfacing bridges and roads under the new plans released by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A districtwide effort to remove fences with lead paint on them is underway in the St. Louis Public Schools district.

The faster speed doesn’t meet the federal definition of high-speed rail – 125 mph – but the new Lincoln Service is faster than most other Amtrak trains.

Alderwoman Anne Schweitzer, 1st Ward, says the city’s Water Division has responded to 180 water main breaks since October.

Aldermen also discussed a bill to prohibit the open carry of firearms, which has encountered several challenges this week.

Funded through Illinois’ Competitive Freight Program, the two biggest projects include freight yard expansion in both Madison and St. Clair counties and lane improvements on Interstate 55 and 70 between Collinsville and Troy.