Success keeps ringing: Save The Girls keeps answering the call
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] In an IBJ story by Dennis Grubaugh back in August 2019, it was reported that this specialty purse design and idea had been “borne of inspiration” back in 2017. Grubaugh went on to share its inspiration: “All because two daughters lost their cellphones — one in…
Read MorePritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business
Governor urges lawmakers to act following State Farm’s 27% rate hike By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker is asking lawmakers to pass legislation this fall to give the state more control over the rising cost of homeowners insurance. State Farm, based in Bloomington, recently announced it is raising premiums by…
Read MoreHoffman highlights $500K in support: Local police, fire, storm drain engineering, economic development
Local communities are taking advantage of $500,000 in state grants pushed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) to purchase new equipment for police and fire, support storm drain engineering in Stookey Township and encourage economic development for the region. “Our first responders are always there for us in our moments of need, and it’s critical…
Read MoreMeridian Village’s Annual Cardboard Boat Races return on July 25
Eighth annual Cardboard Boat Races partner team members and residents for bow-to-stern fun EverTrue Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill., is hosting its 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Races at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25 featuring six to 10 employee-manned boats that are designed to make it two laps in the community’s pool. This annual activity…
Read MoreSTL community leaders celebrate project completion connecting Ballpark Village, Washington Avenue
In cutting the ribbon on Friday, July 18, 2025, to celebrate the completion of construction on 7th Street project between Ballpark Village and Washington Avenue, leaders from the city and regional business and civic organizations highlighted the public-private partnerships driving real change and momentum in Downtown St. Louis. “The downtowns that people flood to are…
Read MoreComptroller Mendoza won’t run for reelection, opening up statewide office
State’s chief financial officer leaves open possibility of a run for Chicago mayor By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Susana Mendoza will not run for reelection as Illinois comptroller, the state’s chief financial officer. She is rumored to be considering a run for Chicago mayor. Mendoza held the comptroller’s office during the worst…
Read MoreIllinois unemployment falls as payroll jobs set another record high
Illinois unemployment falls to 4.6 percent for the first time since August 2023 The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced, on July 17, 2025, that nonfarm payrolls totals reached a record high in June, increasing over-the-month up +9,400 to 6,175,200. June’s record payroll job total surpassed the previous high set in March, marking another…
Read MoreIDPH posts Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2025 First Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 243 violation reports completed in the first quarter of 2025 may be found here on the IDPH website. The four facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the…
Read MoreIDHS preserves LGBTQIA+ youth support on 988 Lifeline amid federal cuts
Illinois encourages everyone who could benefit from crisis hotline to use it The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) recently announced that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Illinois will continue to provide mental health support services for LGBTQIA+ youth, after the federal government ended funding last month for specific support on the 988…
Read MoreU-Haul joins forces with The Mail Box Store to serve area movers
U-Haul Co. of Illinois Inc. recently announced that The Mail Box Store signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Bethalto and Highland communities. In Bethalto, The Mail Box Store at 333 W. Bethalto Drive, Ste. C, will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. Normal business hours…
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