Spectrum awards $14,000 to St. Louis area nonprofits
Spectrum recently announced a series of donations totaling $14,000 to seven different St. Louis area organizations through the company’s national philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Since its inception in 2019, Spectrum Employee Community Grants has provided more than $355,000 in funding to more than 185 nonprofits across Missouri, where Spectrum employees are volunteering their time and talent. Spectrum hosted a recognition ceremony and check presentation with each of the nonprofits, the Spectrum employee volunteers and other…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy supports Alton firefighters golf tourney as gold sponsor
Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, recently shared its pride in supporting the Alton Firefighters Local 1255 third annual golf tournament as a gold sponsor. The tournament took place on May 8, 2026, at Woodlands Golf Club, and was organized as a four-person scramble and…
Read MoreDirector of Financial Aid Angela Weaver receives LC’s highest honor
Director of Financial Aid Angela Weaver is the 2025-2026 recipient of Lewis and Clark Community College’s highest honor, the Pantone 286 Award. The award, named for the Pantone Color System identifier for Lewis and Clark’s “Trailblazer blue,” is given annually to team members who go above and beyond to serve the Trailblazer community. “I am…
Read MoreSwine industry facing prolonged disease challenges
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek US pork producers have been battling increased disease pressure the past few years. Rita Frazer with the RFD Radio Network interviewed Jim Lowe, executive associate dean and professor at the University of Illinois Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, about swine diseases impacting the industry and what Illinois producers need to…
Read MoreMore than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek While some Illinois farmers finished planting earlier than usual this spring, others are still in the middle of a drawn-out season. Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau President Bob Stewart farms in DeWitt, Kendall, Piatt and Will counties and got an early start in his central Illinois fields. “We planted some beans in…
Read MoreAlton Main Street announces 2026 live music series lineup
Alton Main Street recently announced its lineup of regional musicians that have been booked to perform throughout the organization’s 2026 event season. A total of 22 bands will be featured throughout its 2026 music lineup. Nine weeks of live bands have been scheduled for the Night Market on Broadway, which takes place from 7 to…
Read MoreWater quality reports available online for Illinois American customers
Reports show drinking water in all service areas meet quality standards Illinois American Water has announced that its most recent water quality reports are available for all service areas on its website at illinoisamwater.com/wqreports. The company reports that the drinking water provided to the 1.3 million people across Illinois is monitored and tested at all…
Read MoreNew AP business courses available to high schools in upcoming school year
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Millions of students want more than just a high school diploma; they want the skills, experiences, and credentials required for their future careers. Last fall, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and College Board announced their collaboration to bring new career-focused courses into high school classrooms…
Read MoreTWM awards first Jim Barganier Memorial Scholarship to Belleville West student
TWM Inc., an engineering and geospatial firm in the St. Louis Metro East, recently announced Belleville West High School senior Adam Bilzing as the recipient of its inaugural Jim Barganier Memorial Scholarship. The $2,500 scholarship was established in honor of TWM’s late colleague and surveyor, Jim Barganier, PLS, to support students pursuing STEM-related degrees. TWM…
Read MoreJerseyville St. Francis Holy Ghost students raise funds for Vitality Women’s Clinic
The seventh and eighth grade students at St. Francis Holy Ghost School in Jerseyville have proven that young people can make an extraordinary difference in their community. Through more than 15 creative and entrepreneurial projects completed throughout the school year, students collectively raised $21,676 to support women, babies, and families across the region. The…
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