Hoffman, community honor Lt. Gregory Jonas with avenue designation
In recognition of the life of Lt. Gregory Jonas, State Representative Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) and State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) joined family, friends and colleagues Monday to officially designate Bond Avenue in Cahokia Heights from S. 43rd St. to S. 47th St. as the “Lt. Gregory Jonas Memorial Avenue.” “Lt. Jonas is a man who…
Read MoreBeverly Farm to host annual fireworks display June 26 in Godfrey
Beverly Farm Foundation will host its annual fireworks display on the evening of Friday, June 26, on its campus in Godfrey at 6301 Humbert Road. The event is free and open to the public, promising an evening of entertainment, community fellowship, and patriotic celebration with a jump start to America’s 250th birthday celebration. Attendees are…
Read MoreAmerica’s 250th: Metro East communities to make history from economic opportunity
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] As the nation prepares to commemorate its 250th birthday in 2026, communities across Illinois are looking beyond parades and fireworks, viewing the historic milestone as an opportunity to boost tourism, revitalize downtown districts and strengthen local economies. Economic development officials, tourism leaders and business…
Read MoreAmerican Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois welcomes new board members
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) recently welcomed a new slate of members to its board of directors as it continues to advance the interests of engineers, architects, designers and engineering companies across the state. ACEC Illinois is the only statewide association dedicated solely to advocating on behalf of consulting engineering…
Read MoreFreightWeekSTL 2026 closes with milestone countdown celebrating Freightway’s first decade
Panelists spotlight Top 10 achievements shaping the St. Louis region’s rise as a nationally competitive logistics hub FreightWeekSTL 2026 concluded with its final virtual session celebrating the 10th anniversary of the official launch of the St. Louis Regional Freightway. The session brought together key stakeholders for a fast-paced, story-driven “Top 10” countdown highlighting the…
Read MoreCelebrate America’s birthday during Alton’s ‘250 on the Mississippi’ festival
Three-day festival takes place in downtown Alton July 1-3 America’s 250th birthday celebration is coming to Alton with a three-day festival aptly named “250 on the Mississippi” starting Wednesday, July 1 and culminating with a spectacular fireworks show on Friday, July 3. Taking place across downtown Alton, the community-wide event will commemorate the nation’s semiquincentennial…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union celebrates 85 years with June 26 Member Appreciation Block Party
Revity Credit Union invites members and the Granite City community to its Member Appreciation Block Party on June 26, taking place at the Maryville Road Branch, as part of the credit union’s yearlong celebration honoring 85 years of serving members and local communities. Founded in 1941, Revity Credit Union has built a strong legacy rooted…
Read MoreAlton’s Vintage Voices director Diana Enloe honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
On June 14, 2026, the 2026 Arts For Life Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Diana Enloe in a ceremony at Chaminade High School in St. Louis, Mo. A retired educator and lifelong champion of the arts, Enloe has devoted more than seven decades to theater. Her remarkable body of work includes directing more than…
Read MoreNew technology gives Ameren Illinois a clearer view of grid health
Ameren Illinois crews are putting new technology to work in the Metro East, giving engineers a clearer picture of when to replace critical power lines before problems occur. Recently, an East St. Louis line crew operated the company’s LineVue device on sub-transmission lines in between Sauget and Cahokia Heights, testing the condition and expected…
Read More2026 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees to be honored
Celebrates people, products and companies with remarkable impact on manufacturing The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is honoring its 2026 class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame on Thursday, June 25, recognizing the people, products and companies that have made an enduring impact on the state’s manufacturing industry. Established in 2024, the Illinois…
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