Westbound I-64 ramp closures underway
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that ramp closures on westbound Interstate 64 at U.S. 50 in St. Clair County are underway. The following ramps are closed for road construction: Westbound I-64 entrance ramp from U.S. 50 Westbound I-64 exit ramp to U.S. 50 (Exit 14) The ramps are expected to reopen by 6…
Read MoreMississippi Earthtones Festival hosts announce Confluence Conservation Leadership Award recipients
At the 19th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton Main Street, and the Jacoby Arts Center will award three local activists with the 2025 Confluence Conservation Leadership Award. The festival organizers have recognized community members who have made significant contributions to environmental conservation in the…
Read MoreBoeing St. Louis IAM workers to vote Friday on union-proposed strike settlement
Union develops proposal, subject to membership ratification After more than six weeks on strike, IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 is taking what an official statement notes as “bold, creative steps” to settle a strike of 3,200 members at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis area. On Friday, Sept. 19,…
Read MoreBudzinski, Duckworth, USACE host Community Day focused on Metro East water infrastructure
On Sept. 12, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) hosted a Community Day in East St. Louis alongside Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The event focused on water infrastructure in the Metro East, providing an opportunity for residents to hear the latest progress on flood mitigation and prevention…
Read MoreO’Fallon area chamber hosts recent ribbon cuttings with member businesses
This photo is from the Aug. 21, 2025, ribbon cutting hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce for O2B Kids. Facility Director Laura Grace can be seen with the oversized scissors used to cut the ribbon. Located at 811 W Hwy 50 in O’Fallon, O2B Kids celebrated its new O’Fallon location. To view and learn…
Read MoreACT recognizes apprenticeship program graduate
Agency for Community Transit (ACT) hosted a recognition ceremony during its regular board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, honoring Jamall Arnold, a recent Edwardsville High School graduate and participant in ACT’s one-year apprenticeship program. The event was attended by family, friends, and local elected officials. ACT, in collaboration with Madison County Employment and Training…
Read MoreSt. Louis Mosaic Project observes ‘Welcoming Week,’ re-launches ‘Mosaic Stories’
From Sept. 12-21, 2025, the St. Louis Mosaic Project (Mosaic Project), a regional initiative within St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and World Trade Center St. Louis, will celebrate Welcoming Week, an annual campaign that invites communities around the globe to host events that deepen understanding and connection among community members. For Welcoming Week this year,…
Read MoreRedKey Realty Leaders host inaugural ‘Elevating St. Louis’ event
Recent event is ‘first of its kind’ regional growth forum RedKey Realty Leaders convened business, academic, and civic leaders for the inaugural Elevating St. Louis: Strategies for Growing and Enhancing Our Region, a dynamic forum focused on housing, demographics, and long-term growth opportunities. The Sept. 10, 2025 event, held at Vue 17, drew a diverse…
Read MorePrairie Cardiovascular-O’Fallon welcomes Dr. Hasan Rehman, cardiology
Prairie Cardiovascular recently welcomed Dr. Hasan Rehman, FACC, FSCAI, to its team in O’Fallon. Dr. Rehman is now scheduling patients at its O’Fallon location, 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd. Dr. Rehman is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with advanced training in cardiovascular medicine and a commitment to personalized, patient-centered care. He specializes in diagnosing and treating complex…
Read MoreHSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation gala to honor Hospital Sisters of St. Francis
On Friday, Nov. 7, at the 2025 Elizabethan Gala fundraiser, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation will present the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis with the 2025 Elizabethan Award. The award recognizes the Hospital Sisters and their commitment to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the community of southwestern Illinois for 150 years. In 1875, the Hospital Sisters of…
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