O’Fallon-Shiloh chamber hosts recent ribbon cutting for Artisan Apartments
On Nov. 6, 2025, Artisan, located at 1201 Artisan Dr, O’Fallon, IL 62269 held a ribbon cutting hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the grand opening of its new apartment complex on Central Park Drive in O’Fallon. Pictured with the oversized scissors preparing to cut the ribbon is Artisan’s developer, Darrell Shelton. Visit…
Read MoreChris Hawn joins S. M. Wilson as vice president of Retail Construction
Chris Hawn has joined S. M. Wilson & Co. as vice president of Retail Construction. Hawn is responsible for leading the strategic national expansion of the firm’s retail division. He will focus on developing multi-site programs and building long-term partnerships with retailers across the country, spanning ground-up construction, closed-store and open-store remodels, tenant build-outs and…
Read MoreBailey to stay in governor’s race following family tragedy
The decision came after ‘a lot of prayer and reflection,’ Bailey told his supporters By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Darren bailey is staying in the governor’s race after his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were killed in a helicopter crash in Montana on October 22. The downstate Republican said he received encouragement…
Read MoreChestnut Health Systems™ hosts Nov. 13 Open House at new Wood River location
Chestnut Health Systems™ invites the community to attend an Open House from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13 at its new Wood River location at 337 East Ferguson Avenue. This event celebrates the opening of Chestnut’s newest facility in Madison County, offering residents the chance to tour the building, meet staff, and learn…
Read MoreKey Illinois Democrats at odds with Durbin over shutdown vote — again
Durbin was among 8 Democratic senators to back plan to reopen federal government By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois’ Dick Durbin was one of eight Democrats in the U.S. Senate to support a plan on Sunday night to reopen the federal government. The plan angered many top Illinois Democrats such as Gov.…
Read MoreUnited impact: Highland Area Christian Service Ministry
What began nearly 30 years ago as a humble food pantry in a local church has grown into a comprehensive social services agency—thanks in part to the funding and guidance of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. While our staff and volunteers proudly maintain that we are still a “Food Pantry First,” the breadth…
Read MoreSierra Club Illinois to host Invasive Species Removal Workday on Nov. 14
YouthBuild to help with a Honeysuckle Hack at LaVista Park; community volunteers still needed The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois will host its Invasive Species Removal Workday on Friday, Nov 14, 2025 and has issued a call for more volunteers. The Invasive Species Removal Workday will give local community members the opportunity to…
Read MoreCity of Edwardsville offers safety tips, resources, as colder weather arrives
The arrival of colder temperatures is a reminder for everyone that winter weather is just around the corner. It’s important to pay attention to weather advisories, avoid safety risks and to take steps to remain warm as the temperatures drop. The following tips from the City of Edwardsville’s public safety providers can help residents stay…
Read MoreFederal shutdown, budget cuts challenge state policymakers
Rep. Anna Moeller, chair of state social service budget committee, discusses impact of federal turmoil By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary State Rep. Anna Moeller, chair of the House budget committee that oversees funding for health and human services, sat for an interview on the latest episode of Capitol Cast. She discussed the…
Read MoreHSHS names system marketing, communications VP
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, recently announced that Charmaine Weis, MSML, has been named system Marketing and Communications vice president. Weis joined HSHS in February 2024 as the system director of Marketing and Brand Experience and has been serving as interim senior vice president…
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