Fairmount Park celebrates final day of 100th racing season on Oct. 28
First post time moved to 1 p.m. Fairmount Park Casino & Racing is celebrating the final race day of its centennial season by moving its first post to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 28. After seven months of racing in 2025, Fairmount Park will cap the season with a final day filled to the brim…
Read MoreIDOT announces added upcoming closures in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 157 between Illinois 13 and Chase Lane in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 27. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which…
Read MoreState Rep. Schmidt hosting mobile office hours in New Athens on Oct. 23
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will be hosting mobile office hours at New Athens Village Hall (905 Spotsylvania St.) from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Oct. 23, 2025. This free event gives his constituents the opportunity to discuss state legislature and to talk about changes they would like to see from elected officials in…
Read MoreRoeslein & Associates Inc. launches new Industrial Manufacturing division
Roeslein & Associates Inc., a global leader in engineering, modular fabrication, and construction services, announces the launch of its newest division: Industrial Manufacturing. “This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to diversification and sustainable growth,” notes an official statement. “As part of Roeslein’s long-term vision, diversification across multiple industries has…
Read MoreCity partners with Edwardsville Community Foundation to reimagine downtown building for the arts
A generous bequest by the owners of a nearly century-old Edwardsville business will help breathe new life into a downtown building that is set to be transformed into the home of the Edwardsville Arts Center. Mayor Art Risavy and the Edwardsville City Council announced Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, that the City has purchased the former…
Read MoreIllinois Federation of Teachers announces new leadership slate
On Oct. 18, 2025, members of the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) elected a new slate of officers during the union’s triennial convention. Delegates from across the state cast their votes for the next leaders of the 103,000-member union and set the agenda for the years ahead. The new officers include: IFT Executive Vice President and…
Read MoreBoeing offers new contract terms to striking workers as federal mediation continues
The updated proposal includes cash bonuses, stock units, and wage increases as Boeing seeks to end a 12-week strike at its St. Louis defense plants. By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Boeing Defense and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 837 have spent two days in federally…
Read MoreGlen-Ed Food Pantry ramps up assistance as SNAP disruptions, holidays, increase need
The Glen-Ed Food Pantry is preparing for a surge in demand as many local families may experience disruptions to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in November. The potential interruption is tied to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has delayed funding for SNAP, as well as new rule changes that make it…
Read More‘Extraordinary’ Nurse Eva Baumann recognized at Anderson Hospital with DAISY Award
Eva Baumann, RN, of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Her nomination read: “When Eva walked into my husbands room she asked all the same questions that every nurse asks but…
Read MoreLC to host job fair on Nov. 6 on its Godfrey campus
Lewis and Clark Community College invites both students and members of the public to a job fair this November. Those seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment are encouraged to bring their resumés and take advantage of the opportunity to interact with roughly 40 area employers that have positions to fill. The LC Fall Career…
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