Machinery costs creeping higher for farmers
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery. A recent analysis by the University of Illinois farmdoc team showed prices of new ag equipment increased by more than 20% from 2021 to 2023 due to several…
Read MoreUnited impact: CASA of Southwestern Illinois
Changing a child’s story… In 1988, the Honorable Milton S. Wharten, the late Gary Trentman and the Belleville Foster Parents identified the lack of information for children who experience parental child abuse and/or neglect. This information was extremely critical in order to resolve juvenile cases expeditiously. A call to action was answered: The inception of…
Read MoreUnited impact: Community Care Center
“As a United Way partner, we’re part of a powerful community of change-makers. United Way provides more than funding – they connect us with resources, volunteers, and partners who share our mission. Together, we are strengthening the Metro East for generations to come.” At Community Care Center, we believe that no one in our community…
Read MoreMooneyham Art announces its Winter Showcase: Featuring Tai Davis, Joe Bova Conti
Mooneyham Art recently announced its Winter Showcase, a seasonal celebration of transformative storytelling through visual art. This dual exhibition features multidisciplinary artist Tai Davis and fine jeweler Joe Bova Conti, two creators whose life journeys and artistic practices embody resilience, reinvention, and radical authenticity. The opening reception will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec.…
Read MoreChina to buy U.S. soybeans
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek China agreed to purchase U.S. soybeans and other agricultural products as part of an agreement reached by the countries’ leaders on Oct. 30. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons (mmt) of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January, then purchase 25…
Read MoreFirst East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, bus bench installations unveiled with ribbon cutting
Goal is to help build better bus stops through the addition of a basic amenity – a bench There are hundreds of bus stops throughout the region without any type of amenities for riders to utilize while waiting. In response, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis launched “The Story of…
Read MoreEdwardsville to host annual Veterans Day Parade downtown on Nov. 11
The annual Veterans Day Parade will wind its way through downtown Edwardsville starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, the official Veterans Day holiday. The parade is organized and hosted by Edwardsville’s American Legion Post 199 and the Metro East Community Rotary Club, with support from other area veterans organizations. It’s the last of three…
Read MoreRestrictions on federal immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons extended indefinitely
Federal judge finds immigration agents ‘intended to cause protesters harm’ By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A federal judge has indefinitely extended restrictions on immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons like tear gas and pepper balls without adequate justification or warning to those protesting “Operation Midway Blitz.” S. District Judge Sara Ellis…
Read MoreIDOL On-Site: OSHA’s unofficial guidelines for safe holiday decorating
Article and images submitted by Marketing/Outreach Coordinator Harry (Hap) Hileman, Illinois Department of Labor Summary: Workplace holiday decorating can introduce safety hazards such as electrical fires, falls, and obstruction of emergency exits. Safe extension cord management, properly placing decorations, and correct ladder usage are essential to prevent accidents. As workplaces decorate their offices with cheer and…
Read MoreUnited impact: Catholic Urban Programs
Catholic Urban Programs has been a United Way Partner since 2020. The United Way is such a large entity in the Metro East, but their partnership with us is personal. Through this partnership we are not just serving families with essential services, we’re building stronger, more resilient households. United Way’s investment helps Catholic Urban Programs…
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