By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] At just 16 years of age, Zachari Whitten Jr. had accomplished something that many grown-ups still only dream of. This Madison High School student has passed the test to become a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) licensed drone pilot. “He is the only high school…

Nonprofit school to hold Oct. 11 fundraiser for urgently needed HVAC upgrade   Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy (RCLA) is turning laughter into warmth this fall with a one-night-only Murder Mystery Dinner Fundraiser that promises big laughs, great food, and life-changing impact for local students. On Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, starting at 6 p.m., guests will…

  The sweltering summer days are almost behind St. Louis and the Metro East, and pleasant fall mornings are just around the corner. Joe’s Market Basket is offering tips to residents on how to decorate their porch for the fall, ensuring family and guests are welcomed into homes with the autumn spirit. Joe’s Market Basket…

According to a report from Reuters, Boeing Defense and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have reached a tentative deal. Reuters noted that this was announced by union officials on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The deal ends the five-week-long strike that had taken place in the St. Louis area that had also included…

Project funded by HSHS St. Joseph’s Highland Foundation On Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the new location of the Outpatient Infusion Services in a fully renovated space. St. Joseph’s Chief Administrative Officer Teresa Cornelius welcomed everyone and shared her thanks to all who worked on…

  A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17. “Education and DEI Initiatives: State vs. Federal,” is from 12 Noon to 1 p.m. in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon…

New play area focuses on hands-on learning for children ages 18 months and younger Edwardsville Children’s Museum (ECM) has long ignited the power of play and learning for kids of all ages, and now its youngest visitors have a space to call their own.ECM’s new Little Forest Sanctuary Exhibit, which opened Aug. 25, lets infants and…

Session to be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, and due to local demand for mental health resources in the Riverbend region, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center – Psychological Services will offer a third…