RiverBend Growth Association welcomes five new members
Five area businesses have been welcomed into the RiverBend Growth Association’s membership in recent weeks. Action Logistix is an entrepreneurial warehouse staffing organization committed to serving the Greater St. Louis, Mid-Missouri, and Western Illinois metropolitan areas. The firm’s mission is to excel in finding new, innovative approaches for staffing light industrial and warehouse positions. Located…
Read MoreCyberUp looks ahead with vet training, four new board members
CyberUp, a national nonprofit organization from headquarters in the bistate area, announced four new board members who will each help support the nonprofit’s work to cultivate the cybersecurity talent pipeline for today and tomorrow. “We’re excited to expand our board with four new members who will bring diverse expertise and insight to our work,” said…
Read MoreSenior community to host free talk on Alzheimer’s, dementia
On Nov. 29 and 30, Keystone Place at Richland Creek Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in O’Fallon Ill., will be sponsoring free talks on “Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: The Latest Advances in Treatment, Care and Research” as part of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Featured speakers include Dr. Joan Roche, PH.D.,…
Read MoreSt. Clair County panel approves fire, security services at MidAmerica Airport
The St. Clair County Public Building Commission has approved the selection of Avports, LLC, to provide aircraft rescue and firefighting, airport operations and security services for MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah. The approved five-year contract for the work – collectively referred to as ARFF services – totals just under $1.1 million per year. Virginia-based…
Read More1 million EVs: Inside the state’s plan for electrifying the transportation sector
Administration sees Illinois as ‘best place in North America’ to drive, manufacture an EV By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – With a pair of major policy victories in hand, Gov. JB Pritzker traveled to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, at the beginning of the month and shared a…
Read MoreVirtue Vein and Lymphatic Center opening Edwardsville location
Virtue Vein and Lymphatic Center, a locally owned clinic with six locations throughout Southwest Missouri and Illinois, is opening at 217 South Buchanan, Suite B in Edwardsville, its first location in the Metro East. Owner Raffi Krikorian MD (shown) is a board-certified cardiologist and vascular physician with 25 years of experience in this field. The…
Read MoreTorHoerman Law hosts eighth annual Turkey Giveaway
Edwardsville-based TorHoerman Law staff hosted its eighth annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Alton Amphitheater. The law firm gave away 500 turkeys and raffled off other prizes and items. The giveaway is supported by local organizations and businesses. “The unsung heroes of the Turkey Giveaway are the sponsors” Attorney and President…
Read MoreNew partnership with SIUC presents theater opportunity for Kaskaskia students
Kaskaskia College students that are aspiring actors, directors, set designers, and other theater professions now have the option of transferring to Southern Illinois University Carbondale to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theater. Kaskaskia College and Southern Illinois University Carbondale signed a new articulation agreement for KC graduates to transfer to SIU Carbondale and…
Read More19th Annual Green Gift Bazaar planned on Small Business Saturday
A past Green Gift Bazaar in Downtown Alton. The Sierra Club Illinois Piasa Palisades Group and Alton Main Street are celebrating Small Business Saturday by hosting the 19th annual Green Gift Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 27. The event gives community members the opportunity to purchase “green” gifts for upcoming special occasions and support small…
Read MoreNew Illinois congressional maps signed into law
Pritzker says maps reflect Illinois’ diversity, preserve minority representation By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation redrawing the state’s congressional district maps, saying they reflect Illinois’ diversity and preserve minority representation. “These maps align with the landmark Voting Rights Act and will ensure all communities are…
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