Gateway 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…
Read MoreIML releases Volume 10 of its ‘Illinois Municipal Policy Journal’
The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), recently announced the release of Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. This edition marks the tenth anniversary of the publication, which is dedicated to advancing research and dialogue about municipal governance in Illinois. Volume 10 of the Journal includes…
Read MoreYour voice matters: Illinois soybean farmers can help shape conservation efforts
Association seeks farmers’ “honest input,” and paying out $100 for 45 minutes of virtual time The Illinois Soybean Association is working to better connect farmers with conservation programs and resources—but they say they need to hear from farmers first. Among the questions they are seeking feedback on: What are the biggest challenges on your farm…
Read MoreSchnucks reminds shoppers of holiday hours, specials, savings and services
Customers are also invited to celebrate the holidays with specials, savings and services at Schnucks A reminder that Schnucks stores will observe special holiday hours on the following days: Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Close at 5:30 p.m. (Christmas Eve) Thursday, Dec. 25 – Closed (Christmas Day) Friday, Dec. 26 – Open at normal time…
Read More‘Joyosity:’ The leadership book redefining corporate, personal success
Joy can drive a 143 percent lift in productivity, according to Bain & Company research highlighted in Jenn Whitmer’s book “Joyosity” Work-related stress costs the U.S. economy more than $190 billion and 120,000 lives annually, and 65 percent of employees say anxiety from work significantly disrupts their home life. International keynote speaker and leadership expert…
Read MoreGovernor signs bill expanding end-of-life options for terminally ill patients
Illinois becomes 12th state to enact legislation to provide terminally ill patients with autonomy, dignity and peace at the end of their lives Today, Governor Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their…
Read MoreHoffman recognized by non-partisan ‘think tank’ as Illinois ‘most effective lawmaker’
Outside of caucus leaders, a nonpartisan think tank has identified state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) as “the most effective lawmaker in the Illinois General Assembly,” while further noting he has “exceeded expectations” longer than any other state lawmaker. “At the end of the day, lawmakers have to deliver for the residents that we serve,” Hoffman…
Read MoreIDOT announces regional temporary closures scheduled for Dec. 15
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Union Pacific railroad on Illinois 203/East Chain of Rocks Road between Engineers Road and Nameoki Road near the Interstate 270 exit ramp in Madison County will require a full closure, weather permitting, on Monday, Dec. 15. A posted detour will be in…
Read MoreFrigid temps this weekend: Gateway Pet Guardians providing relief for Metro East pets
With frigid temperatures forecasted for the upcoming weekend, Gateway Pet Guardians, a local animal shelter serving the Metro East, is taking urgent action to protect outdoor pets. The shelter is providing straw and outdoor shelters for pets in need in East St. Louis and surrounding areas and requesting that fosters walk-in to help make room…
Read MoreComplying with the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act
By SCOTT CRUZ The Illinois Freelance Worker Protection Act (the “Act”) took effect on July 1, 2024, and applies to contracts that took effect between a “contracting entity” and a “freelance worker” on or after July 1, 2024, if the value of the freelance worker’s services is equal to or greater than $500 over a…
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