Some communities in Illinois are pursuing a controversial strategy of using eminent domain for economic development purposes, but some business owners are pushing back. Source: Some Illinois cities eye eminent domain to boost revenue

This project will widen the existing narrow road and provide three traffic lanes with curb and gutter, underground storm sewers and separated pedestrian facilities including sidewalks and a multi-use path. In addition, storm sewers will be constructed. A roundabout is proposed at the existing ninety-degree bend. Additional right of way…

Source: Virgin Hyperloop One says St. Louis-KC high-speed connection would be a bargain at $10 billion — or less — Business — postbulletin.com A high-speed pneumatic tube transportation line that would whisk travelers across the 250-mile expanse between St. Louis and Kansas City in a half hour is feasible, its…

Source: A hyperloop in Missouri? A new study says it’s feasible – The Verge Is a hyperloop in the US feasible? Skeptics doubt whether the futuristic transportation system can ever become a reality, but a new study supported by Virgin Hyperloop One finds many possible benefits of a high-speed route…

Oral arguments in Grain Belt Express Clean Line v. Missouri Public Service Commission will set in motion what could be the final chapter of a years-long effort for the Texas-based Clean Line Energy to construct and operate a wind power line in four Midwest states from Kansas to Indiana. Source:…

Public Service Commission maintains it was correct in denying permits to wind energy company The company behind a controversial wind energy project slated to go through Monroe and Ralls Counties will have its day in court this week — and possibly have its final chance to get necessary permits to…

Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois has dropped its lawsuits against five counties that initially stood in the way of its Mark Twain Transmission Project. Source: Ameren Transmission drops lawsuits over original route for NEMO transmission line