Despite economic uncertainty, travel remains a priority
By CORY JOBE, President/CEO Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 39% of them say that of the factors limiting their leisure travel in the next year, the leading factor by a wide margin is financial constraints and economic uncertainty. And 64% report that travel…
Read MoreMooneyham Art announces the addition of two featured artists from southern Illinois
Alton’s Mooneyham Art recently announced the addition of two new featured artists to its gallery: Christy Motsinger and Cathy Dudley. Both are active members of the Little Egypt Art Association (LEAA) in Marion, Ill. Charles Mooneyham and co-curator Stephen Scordias of Mooneyham Art first encountered Little Egypt’s gallery during a visit to Marion for Mooneyham’s…
Read MoreO’Fallon announces closure of Auto Court at intersection with Highway 50
The O’Fallon Public Works Department will be closing Auto Court at the intersection with Highway 50 beginning on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The road will be closed to perform pavement repairs. Westbound Highway 50 will also experience lane restrictions during the first week of the closure. Drivers are urged to use the entrance road between…
Read MoreJeffries’ Illinois redistricting push meets cool reception in Springfield
U.S. House minority leader wants to bolster Democrats’ chances in 2026 midterm elections By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Despite pressure from U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, there is “next to zero appetite” to redistrict the state’s congressional lines among Democrats in the Illinois legislature. Black elected officials expressed concern over the…
Read MoreNew study reveals corporate directors on charity boards drive pro-corporate lobbying
A new peer-reviewed study in the INFORMS journal Management Science finds that public charities with corporate directors on their boards are significantly more likely to lobby on behalf of the connected firms’ political interests. More to the point, the research found that nonprofit governance structures can quietly serve as extensions of corporate influence into the political process,…
Read MoreTWM announces two additions to its team
TWM Inc., an engineering and geospatial firm based in the greater St. Louis area, recently announced two additions to its team. Kelly Ralston, ACTCP, has been welcomed as its new director of Business Development and Alicia Kamischke, PE, SE, PMP, LEED AP BD+C as its new Project Management officer. An official announcement noted that these…
Read More4 members of Illinois GOP candidate Darren Bailey’s family killed in helicopter crash
NTSB investigating crash in Montana; cause of the accident not yet released By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Four members of Illinois GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey’s family were killed in a Montana helicopter crash on Wednesday. Circumstances of the crash are unclear, but the National Transportation Safety Board said it is…
Read More15 MPH: The small rule that makes a big difference on MCT Trails
Madison County Transit, local riders team up to promote courtesy, safety, shared responsibility on MCT Trails The Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails are one of Madison County’s greatest treasures — more than 138 miles of scenic Class I bikeways. As the number of walkers, runners, and bicyclists has grown, so does the need for a…
Read MoreThe Best Lawyers in America®: Jackson Lewis STL attorneys recognized in 2026 edition
Nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. recently announced that five attorneys from the firm’s St. Louis office have been listed in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. The list is compiled through a rigorous peer-review process…
Read MoreMadison County’s Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 25
Madison County’s law enforcement agencies, in cooperation with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, will operate a drop-off site for Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, in Edwardsville. Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine, Sheriff Jeff Connor, Coroner Nick Novacich and Emergency Management Agency Director Fred Patterson will be operating the drop-off…
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