2025 Metro East Start-Up Challenge winner: Beyond Creative AI
The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE recently announced the winners of its 12th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2025 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs competing for a share of a $28,000 prize package. Beyond Creative AI, of Alton, Ill., was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Founder Tyler…
Read MoreSIUE School of Engineering unveils Wall of Fame honoring distinguished alumni
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s School of Engineering unveiled its newly created Wall of Fame on Wednesday evening, Nov. 12, 2025, honoring Hall of Fame alumni whose achievements have shaped industries, strengthened communities and advanced the engineering profession. The installation, located along the curved inner wall of the Engineering Building atrium, features framed portraits, biographical plaques…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy attorneys among 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars®
Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s leading mass-torts and complex litigation firms, recently announced that 13 firm attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for Illinois. These designations reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to legal excellence and leadership in the representation of mesothelioma patients and…
Read MoreNov. 29 Glen Carbon Heritage Winter Market plans finalized
The Village of Glen Carbon will be hosting its second Heritage Winter Market at the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum located at 124 School Street on Sat., Nov. 29. Happening from 5 to 8 p.m. on Shop Small Saturday, the winter market kicks off the holiday season with shopping, food, drinks, live reindeer and more. The…
Read MoreUnited impact: R3 Development
Restoring hope and opportunity: R3 Development’s lasting impact on East St. Louis youth “Being a United Way of Greater St. Louis partner has multiplied our capacity to dream bigger, serve deeper, and stand stronger for the young people of East St. Louis. Together, we are not just changing lives—we are transforming futures.” — Dave…
Read MoreUnited impact: MindsEye Radio
Making the world more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision At MindsEye, the mission is to translate vision into audio. The organization brings the world to life through sound by reading news and community updates on the radio, describing live theater and art for people who are blind or visually…
Read MoreEdwardsville to host Nov. 18 lighting ceremony at refurbished Leclaire water tower
Edwardsville’s freshly painted Leclaire water tower will be the star attraction in a ceremony to demonstrate the historic structure’s new lighting features. The City of Edwardsville is inviting the public to attend the brief lighting ceremony, to be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, on the north side of the tower, located at…
Read MoreAssistant State’s Attorney, Victim Advocate speak to LC Criminal Justice students
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program welcomed Madison County Assistant State’s Attorney Luke Yager and Victim Advocate Maddison Ervin to the Godfrey Campus, Wednesday, Nov. 12. The pair gave presentations to students in both the Criminal Law and Mental Health and Criminal Justice classes. Among the topics discussed were the insanity defense,…
Read MoreRBGA Young Adults Committee mentors launch new Industry Meet & Greet at Beverly Farm
The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) Young Adults Committee (YAC) mentors hosted an Industry Meet and Greet on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at Beverly Farm Foundation, offering its committee members an exciting opportunity to network with industry leaders and explore career paths in the Riverbend region. The event began with a session featuring Survival Flight 5,…
Read MoreLitigator Lee Hurwitz joins Baker Sterchi’s Illinois team
Experienced litigator Lee Hurwitz has joined Baker Sterchi as a Member in the firm’s Belleville office. Although associated with Belleville, he is based in the Chicago area and regularly practices in courts throughout the region, further strengthening the firm’s presence alongside fellow Chicago-based attorney Justin Borawski. Hurwitz concentrates his practice on toxic tort, product liability,…
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