U.S. Steel changes course; will keep processing steel in Granite City
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal In its announcement on Sept. 19, 2025, U.S. Steel shared it had a change of plans. In an AP release published Friday evening, the company said it would continue processing raw steel at Granite City Works. According to AP, “U.S. Steel did not explain its…
Read MoreFour faculty members receive 2025 SIU System Collaboration Award
Four faculty members were awarded the Southern Illinois University System’s 2025 Faculty Collaboration Award at the SIU Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 18, 2025 for their academic innovation and partnerships. Two of the recipients were Dr. Sinan Onal, professor and chair of the Department of Industrial Engineering at SIU Edwardsville (SIUE), and Dr. Chao…
Read MoreTrump administration sues SIU Board of Trustees for allowing immigrants in-state tuition
By DYLAN HEMBROUGH Editor-in-Chief, The Alestle [Editor’s Note: This story was first published by The Alestle, the student newspaper at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, on Sept. 18, 2025. It has been republished here with permission.] The SIU System is among several other Illinois universities being sued by President Donald Trump’s administration for allowing immigrants to…
Read MoreBudzinski calls on USPS to improve service for Americans, protect employees
This was the first press conference held by the new Congressional Postal Service Caucus Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) held a press conference on Sept. 19 with Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to call on the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to improve service for Americans and protect postal employees. Budzinski highlighted the…
Read MoreNuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate
Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The long-running debate over energy policy is heating up ahead of lawmakers’ fall veto session. Lawmakers are considering loosening nuclear power regulations and incentivizing battery storage. Advocates are pushing lawmakers to pass the bill in October, but some…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions helps 15 children find forever homes at adoption day event
The nonprofit celebrates new beginnings, honoring families, caseworkers, advocates who make lifelong placements possible Caritas Family Solutions recently celebrated an Adoption Day event at the St. Clair County Courts, where 15 children in Caritas’ care officially joined their forever families. Held at the St. Clair County Courthouse in collaboration with Judge Elaine LeChien, the Illinois…
Read More‘Emotional Freedom After Loss’ Retreat offers help for women navigating grief
Living After Grief will again host its annual “Emotional Freedom After Loss” Retreat, a transformative weekend designed to help women navigate the heavy emotions of grief and loss with compassion, connection, and renewed purpose. The second annual retreat will take place at Toddhall Retreat & Conference Center in Columbia, Ill. Led by Grief Specialist and…
Read MorePartners to host daylong “College Transit Challenge” on Oct. 2
Designed to reinforce the benefits of transit and availability of Metro U-Pass program, registration now open for students, faculty and staff of participating educational institutions St. Louis Community College, Saint Louis University, Southwestern Illinois College, University of Missouri–St. Louis and WashU are once again competing for the highly coveted bragging rights and traveling championship trophy as…
Read MoreMississippi Earthtones Festival returns to Alton Amphitheater Sept. 20
Enjoy a full day of celebrating the river through art, music, and conservation at this 19th annual event Alton Main Street, the Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project and Jacoby Arts Center are announcing the return of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival to Alton’s Riverfront Amphitheater from 12 Noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.…
Read MoreJackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation to celebrate Center’s 25th anniversary at Oct. 24 gala
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation (JJKF) recently announced that its 13th annual “Sequins, Suits & Sneakers Gala” will take place on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. This year’s event marks a special milestone—the 25th Anniversary of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, known in the community as the “Miracle on 25th Street.”…
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