Are you set up to increase profits in 2026?
By CAROLYN GREEN Some business leaders don’t know their revenue goals. A lot do not have tangible goals for marketing activities that will generate profit from that income. A starting place for 2026 is to ask yourself three questions: What did the business bring in last year? What’s the next milestone to that we want…
Read MoreCelebrating service, excellence: Madison County recognizes retiring employee, honors probation officer
On Nov. 19, 2025, Madison County officials recognized a longtime employee preparing for retirement and honored a probation officer named the top high-risk officer in Illinois. Longtime Circuit Clerk employee honored for 35 years of service Circuit Clerk Patrick McRae presented Melodie Smith, operations manager and deputy clerk, with a certificate recognizing her 35…
Read MoreEverTrue affiliation with St. Andrew’s expands organization, available programs, services, reach
Affiliation with St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System adds multiple communities, programs and services plus 425+ team members to the EverTrue mission EverTrue, a leading provider of aging services in Missouri, Illinois and Pennsylvania, and St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew’s) have agreed to an affiliation where specific communities, programs and services of…
Read MoreLetter to Editor: Operation Blessing shares words of thanks for 2025 Scouting for Food results
A Big THANK-YOU to the Scouting for Food effort! Scout Troop 777 and Packs 30 and 44 worked hard and collected 6,281 items for Operation Blessing in Wood River this year. The community was extremely generous and really stepped up as well. In these times of food insecurity of many of our neighbors, this is…
Read MoreNew data shows employee volunteerism continues to rise in 2025
Survey of 135 major companies finds 61 percent reporting increased employee participation in workplace volunteerism—marking third year of growth In advance of #GivingTuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) has released new findings from its 2025 CSR Insights Survey showing that the rate of employees participating in workplace volunteerism efforts…
Read MoreAce Grease hosts drop-off location for used cooking oil after Thanksgiving
Millstadt, Ill.-based company emphasizes proper disposal of used cooking oil during the holiday season Families around the region are preparing to cook their delicious Thanksgiving meals over the week. Along with those mountains of meat and sides also comes tons of cooking grease, which can damage homes and the environment if disposed of improperly. Ace…
Read MoreFLOCK*D pop-up returns to Alton for the holiday season
Downtown Alton’s favorite holiday tradition transforms into a winter wonderland featuring Santa brunch, themed trivia nights, and Noon Year’s Eve celebration Grab your tinsel and your bows because FLOCKD is coming! Flock Food Truck Park and Bar, voted best cocktails and best new business by Reader’s Choice, is transforming into a merry holiday wonderland for…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt donates pay raise to Press Play x 2 Shinn Inc.
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise for the month of November 2025 to Press Play x 2 Shinn Inc., in the form of a food donation. Every month Rep. Schmidt donates his pay raise to a different local food pantry or non-profit organization throughout his district. He was more than happy to…
Read MoreHolland Construction Services shares recent promotions: Brian Dayton, Clayton Herring, Seth Moline
Holland Construction Services recently announced several promotions, including the advancement of Brian Dayton, LEED® Green Associate, to Senior Project Manager. Dayton brings more than 13 years of industry experience, including a decade with Holland, where he has built a strong track record of delivering complex projects across the education, municipal, healthcare, commercial, and residential markets.…
Read MoreElevator announces new co-warehousing, office space in St. Louis
Innovative model expands flexible warehouse options, supporting small businesses Elevator, a co-warehousing community for small businesses and entrepreneurs, is set to launch its second Missouri location at 1230 Macklind Ave in St. Louis, spanning 67,300 square feet, and targeting an opening date in Q1 2026. Company leaders expect the new location to fuel significant job…
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