Macoupin County law enforcement personnel charged after weekend incident
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On Aug. 20, 2025, the Staunton, Illinois Police Department released an official statement regarding an incident that had occurred over the past weekend involving three Macoupin County law enforcement personnel. The official statement said that the Staunton Police Department had been contacted by the victim’s…
Read MoreGreater occupational title protection for veterinary professionals comes with HB3360 signing
House Bill 3360 was recently signed by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, heralding increased occupational title protection for veterinary professionals. The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) rigorously pursued support for this legislation, lobbying for its passage into law to better protect titles for Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs). CVTs serve vital roles in veterinary clinics and…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies begins work on Clement Service Center
IMPACT Strategies Inc. has begun construction on the new Clement Service Center in St. Charles, Mo., on Veterans Memorial Parkway off Interstate 70 between the Zumbehl and Cave Springs exits. As the construction manager, IMPACT Strategies is managing the construction of a new 63,360 square-foot state-of-the-art service center which marks another major milestone in Clement…
Read MoreSIUE, ISU researchers tackle drinking water safety across Illinois
An SIUE-led research team is taking a statewide look at what lingers in the tap—measuring and mapping potential contaminants in Illinois drinking water using advanced chemical and geospatial analysis. The initiative, “Sustaining Illinois through Safe Drinking Water for All: A Detailed Chemical and Geospatial Analysis of Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Contaminates in Drinking Water Across Illinois”…
Read MoreSIUE’s Darryl Cherry recognized with 2025 Educator of Excellence Award
Underrepresented youth – with an interest in college and those who are already there – have a tireless advocate and committed champion in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Darryl C. Cherry. This sentiment was celebrated and underscored as being resoundingly true when Cherry, coordinator of Student Retention and Academic Advisor for Student Opportunities for Academic Results (SOAR)…
Read MoreGreater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO announces Labor Day celebrations
Greater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO (GMCFL) President B. Dean Webb recently shared details regarding upcoming Labor Day Celebrations. This year’s theme is “WORKERS DESERVE: Freedom, Fairness & Security.” Union members and their families are invited to enjoy a morning of fun at the annual Wood River Labor Day Parade to be held on…
Read MoreIDOT announces more regional roadwork to affect commuters
On Aug. 18, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced a long-term detour on Highway 50 in St. Clair and Clinton counties for bridge repairs. The closure affects Highway 50 in both directions from approximately 2.4 miles east of Lebanon, near Summerfield in St. Clair County, to Illinois 160 in Clinton County. The detour is needed…
Read MoreElection lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push
Republican Ray LaHood, Democrat Bill Daley to lead effort By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Former federal officials are backing an effort to reform the state legislature’s redistricting process. Congressional districts would be unaffected. Illinois’ state Senate map gives a partisan advantage to Democrats, and its House map isn’t compact enough, according to…
Read MoreCognitive Behavioral Therapy skills group offered for relationship negative outcome patterns
CBT skills group to provide an educational, supportive environment for individuals seeking reflection Weekly sessions begin on Monday, Sept. 8, held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., open to individuals 18 years of age and older. Individuals looking for answers and solutions to address negative outcome patterns in their relationships now have access to a therapeutic…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raise $1,405 for The Latino Roundtable
In August, Revity Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,405 for The Latino Roundtable through the Revity Threads of Kindness Program. This program, funded by employees, allows Revity Credit Union staff to embody the credit union’s philosophy of people helping people. By contributing a monthly monetary donation to a local organization, employees can enjoy…
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