TWM presents scholarship at SIUE’s first surveying students awards luncheon
TWM Inc., a leading engineering and geospatial firms in the greater St. Louis area, recently announced that Chief Operating Officer and Director of Geospatial Services Derek Twente, PLS, EI, presented the TWM Impact Partners Surveying and Geomatics Award to student Dysen Miller at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s inaugural Surveying Students Awards Luncheon. The event was held…
Read MoreFrom the STL Fed museum: How to take scariness out of Halloween spending
Consider these money-saving tips from the Economy Museum at the St. Louis Fed With the price of chocolate and candy rising considerably over the last few years, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis’ Economy Museum is offering tips on how to save money on Halloween this year. “Halloween doesn’t have to drain your bank…
Read MoreMetro Transit mechanics develop solutions leading to improved fleet performance, cost savings
More than $48,000 saved this past year by printing 3D replacement parts versus purchasing them From 3D printing critical parts to rebuilding transmissions and painting buses, the mechanics working in the maintenance department at Metro Transit’s Central Facility play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of the St. Louis region’s primary transit agency.…
Read MoreFate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling
2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A federal judge this week heard oral arguments in a case challenging Illinois’ first-in-the-nation law prohibiting financial institutions from charging fees on the tip and tax portions of debit and credit card transactions. The “Interchange…
Read MorePritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents
The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois Article Summary JB Pritzker signed an executive order creating a new commission to document unlawful actions by federal agents. The commission has three primary goals: Creating a public record of abuses, examining the impact on families…
Read MoreIllinois achieves 10th rating upgrade since Governor Pritzker took office
Moody’s rating upgrade serves as continued recognition of Illinois’ significant financial progress On Oct. 23, 2025, Governor Pritzker celebrated the State’s 10th credit rating upgrade in just over four and a half years as Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Illinois’ rating to A2 for the State’s general obligation bonds. This recognition comes as Illinois has made…
Read MoreThe Wedge Innovation Center welcomes two new SIUE graduate assistants
The Wedge Innovation Center, in partnership with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), has welcomed two new graduate assistants to its team: Jolene Sherman and Gifty Acheampomaa. The official announcement indicated that their addition marks an exciting step forward as The Wedge continues to grow its capacity for community engagement, innovation, and education. Jolene Sherman, an…
Read MoreStudents throughout region visit 25th annual SIBA Construction Industry Career Expo
By RANDY PIERCE Efforts to encourage local high school students to consider entering careers in the various construction trades, by educating them about the advantages and opportunities offered plus providing hands-on experiences concerning what those jobs involve, was the subject of a special event held in Belleville last week that was attended by high…
Read MoreFrom Blossom to Bushel: Get to the core of apple breeding in the Midwest
By NANCY DeVAULT Illinois Farm Bureau Partners The Midwest Apple Improvement Association (MAIA) is a collaborative organization dedicated to developing new apple varieties specifically suited to the region’s unique growing conditions. Founded by a small group of friendly, forward-thinking farmers in the mid-1990s, MAIA now boasts more than 1,100 members committed to combining traditional…
Read MoreSIU’s Paul Simon Institute to host Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend Oct. 25-26
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host the 20th Metro East Youth Leadership Weekend, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26. The institute’s retreat will welcome young Black males from the Metro East to participate in events that foster personal development, civility, leadership, and civic engagement. The theme for this year’s event is “Civility, Leadership, and…
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