Flyin’ High – Sky’s the Limit: Growth continuing at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is soaring to new heights in 2025, fueled by record-breaking passenger numbers, the addition of a new route and major infrastructure upgrades. As demand for convenient and affordable travel options continues to climb, the airport is strengthening its role as a leading transportation hub in the Metro East. Building on…
Read MorePritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
Screenings would begin at public schools in the 2027-28 school year By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A new Illinois law is scheduled to implement annual mental health screenings in public schools beginning during the 2027-28 school year. The screenings would be available for students in third grade through high school, but parents…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket celebrates Proven Winners Summerific Hibiscus Week
Gardening experts offer hardscaping, landscaping tips for locals Residents around St. Louis and the Metro East are continuing to build their summer sanctuaries as outdoor entertainment season is in full swing. Different flowers, like hibiscus, are perfect to incorporate in hardscaping and landscaping projects. Nationally, the first week of August is Proven Winners Summerific Hibiscus…
Read MoreSt. Clair County: Lane closures on I-64 begin Aug. 2
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that daily lane closures will be in place in both directions of Interstate 64 between Green Mount Road and Illinois 158 in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, Saturday, Aug. 2, for roadway improvements. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction. All westbound lanes will…
Read MoreMiranda Stevens promoted to project director at Holland Construction Services
Holland Construction Services recently announced the promotion of Miranda Stevens to project director. A proven leader with nearly 20 years of experience in construction management and operations, Stevens has played a vital role in delivering some of the region’s most impactful projects while mentoring teams and building trusted client relationships along the way. Since joining…
Read MoreState leaders seek more transparency from insurance companies
Pritzker, top legislative leaders accuse State Farm of hiding information from regulators By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is calling on Illinois lawmakers to pass legislation banning auto insurance companies from considering non-driving factors when setting a person’s premium. Insurance industry groups say considering non-driving factors helps keep…
Read MoreTrump administration requests voter data from Illinois elections board
Letter comes the same week as hearing scheduled in related lawsuit By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The Trump administration sent the Illinois State Board of Elections a letter this week requesting troves of voter data. The request included sensitive information about voters and the state’s efforts to scrub the rolls of ineligible…
Read MoreIllinois secures 11 top spots on Business Facilities annual report
Illinois maintained momentum in various categories and added new rankings in two categories On July 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Intersect Illinois announced that Illinois has ranked in the top 10 spots across 11 categories on Business Facilities’ 21st Annual Rankings. Illinois ranked number one…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: ‘The Great Unplug’ ~ Art in the age of disillusionment
There’s a movement happening quietly, emotionally, almost desperately. I call it The Great Unplug. For Gen Z, the Zoomers, raised on swipe screens and cloud-based everything, ownership is virtual and fleeting. Their books? In the cloud. Their music? Streamed. Their social lives? Curated, filtered, and timestamped. They don’t collect things, because they were never taught…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies completes Phase One of Vivian’s Village in Cahokia Heights
IMPACT Strategies Inc. recently completed construction on Phase One of Vivian’s Village in Cahokia Heights, Ill. – a new, permanent supportive housing community being developed by Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation (SIHF Healthcare). The new development is located at 5708 Bond Avenue next to Touchette Regional Hospital and is named in memory of Vivian Cash, a…
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