‘Bundles for Babies:’ New moms, moms-to-be invited to Dec. 13 community baby shower
Expecting a bundle of joy? New and expectant moms and their families will be treated to a holiday baby shower of educational resources about pregnancy, newborns, child safety and more at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center’s “Bundles for Babies” event on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event will be from 11 a.m. to…
Read MoreMCT ‘Holiday Bus’ returns to spread cheer again this season
Free rides in December offered on MCT bus routes, selected at random Holiday cheer is once again hitting the streets of Madison County as Madison County Transit’s (MCT) “Holiday Bus” rolls out for the 2025 season. The festive tradition offers surprise complimentary rides to passengers throughout December, reflecting MCT’s appreciation for the community members they…
Read MoreSIUE’s online nursing programs ranked among best in Illinois by EduMed.org
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has been recognized as one of the top institutions in Illinois for online nursing education. EduMed.org, a leader in independent, data-driven evaluation of healthcare education, announced their annual institutional rankings of high-value, career-driven healthcare programs. SIUE is highlighted among the best in the state in three categories: Best Online Accelerated BSN Programs…
Read MoreHSHS Medical Group welcomes Michael McGuire, PA-C, to O’Fallon
HSHS Medical Group recently welcomed Michael McGuire, PA-C, to the team at HSHS Medical Group Family and Sports Medicine – O’Fallon at 670 Pierce Blvd. in O’Fallon, Ill. McGuire is a board-certified physician assistant with extensive training and experience in orthopedics. The official announcement further noted that “he is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care…
Read MoreLC reports Weber Workforce Center fire under control, no injuries; welding classes canceled
Students and faculty were evacuated and no injuries were reported following a fire in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Weber Workforce Center on Tuesday morning, Dec. 2, 2025. The Weber Workforce Center is located on the Godfrey campus. The fire began around 10 a.m. and was brought under control by 10:20 a.m. LC Campus Safety…
Read MoreLocal fire department brings holiday joy to adults with developmental disabilities
O’Fallon Fire Department donates $1,200 to Caritas Family Solutions The holidays will be much more merry and bright for some adults with developmental disabilities, thanks to a generous donation of $1,200 from the O’Fallon Fire Department. This generous gift to Caritas Family Solutions’ Secret Santa program will ensure residents in the Community Integrated Living Arrangements…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy’s Browder, Pollock, elevated to new Illinois Bar leadership roles
Simmons Hanly Conroy recently announced that firm partners Perry J. Browder and Jo Anna Pollock have been elected to new leadership positions with the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) and the Illinois Bar Foundation (IBF), respectively. Browder was named president elect of the ISBA, one of the nation’s largest voluntary state bar associations with more than 28,000 members.…
Read MoreHidden holiday costs: What to watch for this holiday season
By KRIS BATCH Senior VP/Sr. Regional Delivery Manager UMB Bank The holidays are usually called the most wonderful time of the year, but they are also typically the most expensive time of the year. In a recent survey from Bankrate, 54% of respondents said they’d made an unplanned or impulse purchase during the last holiday…
Read MoreFarm Foundation focuses on future farmers
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek Helping young and beginning farmers get rolling in agriculture is one of the top priorities for Farm Foundation, the first U.S. agriculture and food think tank established 92 years ago in Illinois. It launched its newest program, FarmPath, in partnership with two other foundations in October. The three-year program for…
Read MoreMCT launches emergency transportation to overnight warming locations during extreme cold
In an effort to ensure that unhoused individuals in Madison County remain safe and warm during bouts of extreme cold, Madison County Transit (MCT) will provide emergency transportation to overnight warming locations when those locations activate due to temperatures reaching 20 degrees Fahrenheit or below. At its recent meeting, the MCT Board of Trustees approved…
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