Careers in View: Data specialist Ideah Bradley, SIUE TRIO Upward Bound success story
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville TRIO Upward Bound’s Ideah Bradley is on a full-circle journey as the newest program data specialist who graduated from the college readiness program as a teen in 2021. Bradley begins her MBA at SIUE in January 2026. Throughout her academic career, she has stayed connected to the TRIO Upward Bound experience.…
Read MoreLogan University welcomes Edwardsville’s Massena as Enrollment Management VP
Logan University in Chesterfield, Mo., recently welcomed John Massena as vice president of Enrollment Management. Massena brings more than 20 years of experience leading enrollment growth, marketing strategy and student-centered recruitment initiatives across public and private higher education institutions. “We are thrilled to welcome John to the Logan community,” said Logan President H. Garrett Thompson,…
Read MoreFrom SCORE: How do I pay myself as a small business owner?
High on your priority list as a business owner is getting a financial benefit from all your hard work. So, one of the first and most pressing questions you’ll ask yourself is: “How do I pay myself?” The answer isn’t necessarily obvious because it’s not the same for every business. How you go about it…
Read MorePrairie Rivers Network, Sierra Club Illinois challenge federal expansion of Illinois coal mining
Environmental organizations file lawsuit to challenge TVA decision that will allow a coal mine with a history of environmental and labor violations to significantly expand its coal mining operations in Southern Illinois As of Dec. 18, 2025, Prairie Rivers Network and Sierra Club Illinois are suing the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned…
Read More‘Share the Warmth Drive’ hosted by Senator Harriss to benefit Riverbend families
Thanks to the generosity of residents across the 56th District, State Senator Erica Harriss’s annual Share the Warmth Drive has wrapped up as a success. Donations collected over the month were delivered to Riverbend Family Ministries, helping local families stay cozy and cared for this winter. “This year’s Share the Warmth Drive truly showed the…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois, Illinois EDC, economic development partners launch Site Development Program
Aim is to accelerate preparation of shovel ready properties, target compatible industries for attraction and expansion Ameren Illinois, the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, and local partners are teaming up to launch the Ameren Site Acceleration Program (ASAP) to prepare prime development-ready sites in economically disadvantaged areas for business expansion and economic growth. Through ASAP, due…
Read MoreTwo Distinguished Research Professor Awards announced by SIUE Graduate School
The Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in conjunction with the Office of the Provost has announced the Distinguished Research Professor Award to two faculty members: Kristine Hildebrandt, Ph.D., and Faith Liebl, Ph.D. The committee of distinguished research faculty awarded Drs. Hildebrandt and Liebl the promotion to Distinguished Research Professor based on each of…
Read MoreFrom Senator Belt: Big win for local chicken farmers
Starting Jan. 1, a new law supported by State Senator Christopher Belt will allow smaller poultry producers increased access to the poultry market while still upholding basic food safety measures. “Farmers markets are popping up all over Illinois. They are a great way to grow local businesses, and now we will allow smaller poultry producers…
Read MoreInternational Mentoring St. Louis joins forces with WTC St. Louis, Mosaic Project
Strategic union creates synergies to support global talent, strengthen international growth Two of St. Louis’ leading organizations dedicated to attracting and retaining international professionals to the region and enhancing its global reputation and footprint have announced that they are joining forces to better support global talent and strengthen international growth. The World Trade Center St.…
Read MoreBudzinski introduces legislation to crack down on predatory drug pricing
On Dec. 16, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Pharmacists Fight Back Act, which would prohibit large Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from artificially inflating drug prices and restricting network access and patient choice in federal healthcare plans. PBMs work as middlemen between manufacturers, insurers, and pharmacies – inflating drug prices at…
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