Illinois News Roundup - December 1, 2023

Our Friday Reporter Roundtable showcases what’s making headlines in Illinois. Today's focus areThe Quad Cities and the Metro East areas. Here are links to some of the stories discussed:
- U.S. Steel Idles Steelmaking at Granite City Plant, Could Lay Off Majority of Workforce
- New I-80 Bridge “Preferred Alternative” Requires Demolition of Existing Bridge
- "Envision Edwardsville” — City Leaders Want Public Input on New 10-20-Year Master Plan
- Ron DeSantis Campaigns in Davenport
- Madison County Program Helps High School Students with Disabilities Find Jobs
- Chamber of Commerce Helps Amazon Celebrate the Opening of Its Davenport Robotics Fulfillment Center
- Last Living Witness to Emmett Till’s Kidnapping Tells His Story at SIU Equity Symposium
GUESTS:
Michelle O’Neill
News Editor, WVIK
Will Bauer
Metro East Reporter, St. Louis Public Radio