SIUE faculty members awarded STEP Grants for innovative research, creative work
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has announced the 2025 recipients of the Seed Grants for Transitional and Exploratory Projects (STEP), a prestigious internal funding initiative that supports faculty members pursuing bold, early-stage research and creative activity. Eleven scholars representing a wide range of disciplines were selected for their innovative proposals, each offering new directions for scholarship,…
Read MoreAre you impermissibly denying employee requests for reimbursement of work-related expenses?
By SCOTT CRUZ If you are an employer who has Illinois employees that incur work-related expenses as part of their job, did you know that the Illinois Department of Labor (“IDOL”) has had regulations in place since April 2023 governing provisions under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (“WPCA”) that require employers to reimburse…
Read MorePollination issues add to crop concerns around Illinois
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Recent rounds of “million-dollar rains” helped crops in many areas deal with the stress of heat indices in excess of 100 degrees. But the crops are far from made as issues ranging from poor pollination to disease pressure threaten to take the top end off yield potential. The portion of…
Read MoreThe Edwardsville Arts Center prepares for the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair
Get ready to celebrate creativity at the 11th annual Edwardsville Art Fair Join in for an unforgettable weekend as the Edwardsville Art Fair, produced by the Edwardsville Arts Center, returns for its 11th year. From Sept. 26 to Sept. 28, Edwardsville’s City Park will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, community spirit, and…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies completes expansion of BJC Outpatient Center in Edwardsville
IMPACT Strategies Inc. has announced the completion of a major expansion to the existing BJC Outpatient Center in Edwardsville, Ill. This project is located at the intersection of Troy Road and Governors Parkway in Edwardsville. IMPACT Strategies served as the Design-Builder for the remodeling of the existing vacant shell space between the previous BJC Outpatient Center…
Read MorePritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois
As tensions escalate, Pritzker won’t rule out Illinois redistricting in mid-decade By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Dozens of Democratic lawmakers from Texas are staying in Illinois to prevent the Texas Legislature from adopting a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan for political purposes. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, says the FBI has accepted his…
Read MoreExpansion underway at Prairie Farms in Edwardsville, southern Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Big plans are unfolding at Prairie Farms this year to benefit farmer members and employees while strengthening the brand. CEO Matt McClelland recently shared progress updates with FarmWeek and the RFD Radio Network. Headquarters renovation Construction is underway at Prairie Farms’ headquarters in Edwardsville. Once complete, the company will have…
Read MoreFrom Alton to Nashville: L&C alumnus Tommy Karlas finds success in country music
Lewis and Clark Community College recently recognized alumnus Tommy Karlas, a professional country music singer-songwriter signed with Sony Music Publishing/Droptine. Karlas has written for some of the biggest stars in country music and performs around the world, including regular appearances at the renowned Bluebird Café in Nashville. He considers himself fortunate to have made music…
Read MoreGovernor celebrates 60 years of the Illinois Community College Board, System
Anniversary commemorates six decades of access, equity, and workforce impact in the nation’s third-largest community college system Today, on Aug. 7, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois community college leadership and education advocates to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), which created the Illinois Community College System. Held on the Illinois…
Read MoreLDC to provide tornado recovery loans to impacted companies in St. Louis City
Applications for no interest loans of up to $5,000 due by Aug. 29 The St. Louis Local Development Company (LDC), a nonprofit corporation that provides loans to small businesses located in the City of St. Louis, has announced it will provide loans of up to $5,000 with no interest to for-profit businesses that suffered damage…
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