December small business honoree: Rebranded, but still rooted in the Riverbend
Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu has been chosen as the December 2025 Small Business of the Month by the RiverBend Growth Association. Owned by Adam Marburger, the honoree has undergone a recent rebranding, transitioning from its former identity as Alton Martial Arts & Fitness. Located at 2716 Corner Court in Alton, Marburger opened operations eight years ago…
Read MoreGovernor signs Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act
Includes $150M for downstate transit Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, SB2111, into law, marking a landmark action in modernizing Illinois’ transit system. The law creates a new regional authority to oversee CTA, Metra, and Pace, while delivering significant investments in public transit, capital projects, and tollways across the…
Read MoreTeam Scott welcomes 20 new Honorary Commanders as Class of 2027
From the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Public Affairs: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — Team Scott has selected 20 community leaders from the St. Louis metropolitan region to join its 2027 Class of Honorary Commanders. The Honorary Commander program provides a two-year, in-depth orientation to the missions, programs, and assets of Scott Air Force Base.…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis distributes toys to over 8,200 children
More toys needed to meet increased demand at Angel Tree Toy Town Every holiday season, countless families face the heartbreaking reality of being unable to provide gifts for their children. For many parents and guardians, Christmas becomes a time of worry instead of joy. Yet this same season offers a powerful opportunity for community members…
Read MoreOSF Moeller Cancer Center distributed 25 Thanksgiving holiday dinners to patients, families
The Caring Pantry at OSF Moeller Cancer Center was responsible for the outreach “During cancer treatment, you shouldn’t have to worry about where you and your family’s next meal is coming from, and certainly not a Thanksgiving dinner,” said Jill Pruitt, OPN-CG, LPN, certified oncology navigator at OSF Moeller Cancer Center in Alton (2200 Central…
Read MoreWiegmann Associates recognized on multiple industry lists for its growth, position
Wiegmann Associates has been ranked on multiple prestigious lists for its significant growth and position in the industry. Founded in 1995, Wiegmann Associates is a St. Louis-based mechanical contractor that engineers and installs energy-saving HVAC solutions, refrigeration systems and automation controls for clients across the United States in a wide range of industries. Wiegmann was…
Read MoreWhiteside Elementary students add painted handprints on school addition’s last steel beam
Students from Whiteside Elementary School in Belleville, Ill., left their marks on the steel beam that will complete the structure of the school’s new 13,550-square-foot addition. Groups of students had messy fun dipping their hands in paint, adding colorful handprints to the eight-foot beam. S. M. Wilson & Co., the project’s construction manager at risk,…
Read MoreMadison County officials highlight senior freeze expansion as income limits rise
Officials are touting expanded eligibility for the senior freeze exemption after legislation signed Friday opened the door to property tax relief for thousands of Madison County seniors. The new law, Illinois Senate Bill 64, amends the Illinois Property Tax Code to raise income limits for the exemption commonly known as the “Senior Freeze.” Chief County…
Read MoreFourth annual champion awards recognize business leaders driving Illinois’ clean energy future
On Dec. 4, 2025, the fourth annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards celebrated the private companies, nonprofit organizations, and public-sector partners that are accelerating clean energy adoption, strengthening local economies, and creating equitable jobs in communities across Illinois. The awards honored organizations that are helping secure Illinois’ position as a national leader in clean energy…
Read MoreGateway Pet Guardians receives DOG’S RULE grant from PEDIGREE Foundation for Finder-to-Foster program
Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) has received a highly coveted grant from the PEDIGREE Foundation for its ‘Finder-to-Foster’ program, which keeps stray dogs out of the shelter in a temporary foster home. Adult-large breed dogs tend to languish in shelters across the United States, according to Best Friends Animal Society, and their euthanasia rates are…
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