Southern Illinois Healthcare turns to Nexamp for solar savings, sustainability
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), a multi-hospital system based in Carbondale, Ill., is “raising the stakes on its commitment to sustainability through new long-term community solar agreements with Nexamp.” The organization will save an estimated $119,000 per year while directly supporting the growth of clean energy on the grid. SIH is subscribing to three of Nexamp’s…
Read MorePritzker launches children’s behavioral health initiative
Goal is to expand services to address youth mental health crisis By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Citing what he called a nationwide crisis in children’s mental health, Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday [Feb. 24, 2023] unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul and expand the availability of children’s behavioral health services in Illinois. “Long…
Read MoreO’Fallon’s Rock Springs Rotary Park schedules prescribed burn
The City of O’Fallon Parks and Recreation Department, with assistance from the O’Fallon Fire Department, plans to perform a prescribed burn of approximately 17 acres of native prairie located within Rock Springs Rotary Park, 1428 East 3rd Street. The proposed date of the burn is between February 28 and April 15 with a time frame…
Read MoreHouse Dems’ cannabis working group will engage industry, equity advocates
Group to consider cannabis oversight commission, other industry reforms By NIKA SCHOONOVER Capitol News Illinois nschoonover@capitolnewsillinois.com Illinois House Democrats announced the formation of a cannabis working group on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, that will aim to steer the burgeoning industry’s expansion in a business-friendly way while still satisfying the equity goals of the landmark 2019…
Read MoreTouchette recognizes how physical therapy can keep your heart healthy too
Touchette Regional Hospital recognizes the importance of keeping a healthy heart and the benefits of physical therapy, as February is American Heart Month. Taking care of your heart is important and physical therapy (PT) goes hand in hand with a variety of activities like exercise, education, nutrition, and more to help those with heart conditions.…
Read MoreDistinguished research professor rank awarded to SIUE’s Kimberly Archer
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s highest academic rank of Distinguished Research Professor was unanimously awarded to Kimberly Archer, DMA, professor in the Department of Music. Archer joins a prestigious group of tenured faculty members who have been recognized for their significant contributions to research and creative activities. Archer joined the SIUE faculty in 2005. She is…
Read MoreDuckworth accepting applications for FY2024 Congressionally Directed Spending projects
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) has announced she is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests. The CDS process does not represent new spending, rather it enables Members of Congress to allocate existing funding for specific local projects by units of government, nonprofit organizations and other organizations that meet strict eligibility…
Read MoreMadison County accepting RFPs for opioid remediation setttlement grant
Madison County is offering grant opportunities to non-profit and local government providers in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic. The Madison County Mental Health Board is accepting request for proposals until March 17, 2023, on its opioid remediation settling funding. “This is a part of monies that are flowing from settlements with big drug…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket provides tips to start springtime veggies growing inside
It’s that time of year when people start dreaming about spring weather and what they want their yards to look like as it gets warmer. However, when it comes to your vegetables, now is the time to start planting. Joe’s Market Basket, a family-owned business and garden center, recommends getting started on your vegetable garden…
Read MoreIllinois State Fair announces 2023 theme days
Agriculture Day moves to first Friday The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce new theme and discount days for 2023. Changes have been made from theme days in years past. County Fairs and Horse Racing Day will start it all off on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023, with gates opening at 7 a.m. This change…
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