Knapheide - Thu August 30, 2018
H. W. 'Knap' Knapheide III Dies at 72
H. W. “Knap” Knapheide III, president of The Knapheide Manufacturing Company of Quincy, Ill., died at the age of 72 on August 28, 2018, in his home. Mr. Knapheide was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Quincy, the son of H....
CEG - Wed August 22, 2018
Contractors Association Holds Annual Steak Fry in Illinois
The biggest crowd ever attended The Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties (CAWGC) Annual Steak Fry on Aug. 16. This sold out event was attended by 700 guests. The food, entertainment, networking and weather were all a perfect scenario....
Martin Implement - Tue July 31, 2018
Martin Implement Names 2018 SATISFYD Top Dealer
Martin Implement would like to express its extreme gratitude to their customers for the feedback they've submitted through our SATISFYD survey program. This support of their dealership has earned Martin Implement recognition as a 2018 SATISFYD Top Dealer....
Associated Press - Wed July 25, 2018
Central Illinois' $7M Ronald McDonald House to Open in October of 2019
PEORIA, ILL. (AP) A $7 million Ronald McDonald House will be built in central Illinois to provide free housing for families with sick children undergoing medical treatment at nearby hospitals. Peoria officials hope to break ground on the project in September, the Journal Star reported....
Associated Press - Wed July 25, 2018
Law Speeds Up Vet Home Construction
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a law on July 17 to speed up reconstruction of the troubled state-run veterans' home in Quincy. The Republican governor approved the legislation to consolidate the design and building processes under state law to save time in overhauling the western Illinois campus where 13 people have died since 2015 because of Legionnaires' disease, although groundbreaking is a year away....
Bridgestone Americas Inc. - Wed July 18, 2018
Bridgestone Expanding Off-the-Road Tire Production at Illinois Plant
Bridgestone Americas announced a $12 million investment that will expand production to include popular off-the-road (OTR) tire sizes at its Bloomington, Ill., plant. The plant will produce multiple sizes and patterns in 29, 33 and 35-in....
Emily Buenzle - Mon July 16, 2018
Etnyre's Donation Helps Restore Historic Statue
A 107-year-old statue will soon be restored thanks to a donation from E.D. Etnyre & Co. The Black Hawk statue, also known as the Eternal Indian statue, which sits 48 ft. tall in Oregon, Ill., was created by artist Lorado Taft in 1910, the RR Star reported....
CEG - Wed July 11, 2018
Blue Ridge Tractor LLC Hosts Grand Opening Event
Blue Ridge Tractor LLC recently held a grand opening event to celebrate the completion of its new facility, located at 12150 Blue Ridge Drive in Benton, Ill. Guests of the event enjoyed locally-catered BBQ, participated in raffles for prizes and competed in an operator skills competition using Kobelco excavators....
Luby Equipment - Wed July 11, 2018
U.S. Representatives Bost, Lahood Visit Luby Equipment
Luby Equipment Services hosted U.S. Representative Mike Bost at its Caseyville, Ill., location on May 30 and U.S. Representative Darin LaHood at its Quincy, Ill., branch on May 3. Discussions focused on issues that impact the construction industry, including infrastructure, taxes and the workforce....
Robert Damora – CEG Correspondent - Wed June 27, 2018
RiverRun to Keep Cyclists, Runners Safer
A major construction project will soon give Chicago cyclists and runners a new, safe place to exercise that is far removed from the hustle and bustle of their city's busy streets. The 312 RiverRun, a major car-free bridge construction project, is scheduled to be the city's largest recreational hub....
