U.S. News & World Report names BJC Health hospitals among best in maternity care
Eight BJC Health hospitals earn highest award for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care U.S. News & World Report has named eight BJC Health hospitals as 2026 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care—the highest award a hospital can earn as part of its Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Memorial Hospital, Alton…
Read MoreSt. Louis County Port Authority awards nearly $5M to grant recipients
The St. Louis County Port Authority (Port Authority) recently awarded grants to 38 local nonprofit organizations serving St. Louis County that totaled more than $4.9 million. The assistance to the organizations comes from the Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund, a grant program that supports economic and community development projects in St. Louis County. The fund provides…
Read MoreNew ownership at Fairmount Park Casino & Racing continues adding unique events
Fairmount Park hosting Holiday Pop-Up Bar at Longshots Restaurant Fairmount Park Casino & Racing in Collinsville continues to expand its offerings under its new ownership group. For the first time ever, Fairmount Park is hosting a Holiday Pop-Up Bar this Christmas season every Monday and Thursday between 4 and 6 p.m. The bar will be…
Read MoreEagle watching adventures await in southwest Illinois
Book your eagle watching tours in Alton It won’t be long before the iconic American Bald Eagles return to their winter homes in southwest Illinois so make plans now to take your winter eagle watching adventure to the next level with a guided eagle watching shuttle tour available in Alton starting Saturday, Jan. 3,…
Read MoreAI-powered platform helps HSHS identify hidden lung cancers; saving lives
Eon Health technology turns ‘incidental’ findings into miracle discoveries Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is using AI to transform chance discoveries of early lung cancer into second chances for patients. Thanks to Eon Health’s AI-driven platform that scrutinizes radiologists’ notes to flag abnormalities unrelated to a lung cancer scan’s original purpose – aka “incidental” findings…
Read MoreSIU System to launch clean energy incubator in East St. Louis
The SIU System Office of Community Engagement (OCE) will host a public forum from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to launch the Green Building Collective, a new initiative to create two incubator spaces and help local contractors and tradespeople access the growing clean energy economy. The forum will take place at Lansdowne UP…
Read MoreNatalie Jablonski takes on new role at Schnucks
Natalie Jablonski has taken on a new role for Schnuck Markets Inc., moving into the position of director of Project Governance, Prioritization & Corporate Facilities Operations. In this new position, she will be reporting to Vice President of Design, Construction & Maintenance David Carey. Jablonski will serve as the primary point of contact for these…
Read MoreSierra Club Piasa Palisades Group hosts next in monthly speaker series tonight
The Sierra Club Piasa Palisades Group will host its next presentation in its monthly speaker series tonight (Dec. 9, 2025) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Old Bakery Beer Company (400 Landmarks Blvd.) in Alton. The event is free and open to the public. Organizers note that this will be a “festive” addition to…
Read MoreSouthern Illinois deserves energy fairness, not Chicago-style politics
By STATE SEN. TERRI BRYANT In southern Illinois, we know what it means to keep the lights on the hard way. Every family farm, small business, and manufacturing plant south of I-70 depends on reliable, affordable electricity to survive. Whether it’s running grain dryers in Jefferson County, keeping poultry barns warm in Perry County, or…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy Partner John Barnerd honored as southern Illinois influencer
Simmons Hanly Conroy recently announced that John A. Barnerd, firm partner and management committee member, was named among the St. Louis Small Business Monthly magazine’s “Top People To Know in Southern Illinois” list for 2025. Published every December, the list recognizes and celebrates southern Illinois influencers who are helping to drive the success of regional businesses.…
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