Illinois students bring home medals from SkillsUSA national conference
Illinois students have once again claimed national championships, earned bragging rights against the best skilled young competitors across the county and taken a major step forward in their career success. Nearly four dozen students from SkillsUSA Illinois finished in the medalist top three spots at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital unveils emergency department expansion plans, construction access updates
Anderson Hospital (6800 State Rt. 162, Maryville, Ill.) recently announced the upcoming construction of a new Emergency Department—a major investment in the future of emergency care for the communities it serves. This project will be a completely new, state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and accommodate the growing number of emergency visits,…
Read MoreCity of Alton, renowned for music scene, becoming a visual artist ‘refuge’
“Over the past year, downtown Alton has become a magnetic refuge for visual artists seeking community, inspiration, and creative rebirth,” notes Alton-based Artist Charles Mooneyham. “Since the pandemic, artists have been moving to Alton in droves—finding not only affordability, but an invigorating environment where art and culture are thriving. Long known for its legendary music…
Read MoreHarriss to host ICASH event in Maryville on July 10
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) has teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event from 3 to 6 p.m. this Thursday (July 10, 2025) at the Maryville Community Library (15 Professional Park Drive). Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive…
Read MoreI-55/70 closure in Madison County begins July 11
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a full closure of Interstate 55/70 southbound/westbound between Illinois 159 and Illinois 157 in Madison County will start, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, July 11, for bridge repairs. The closure is expected to remain in place for 17 days. During that time, motorists should follow the…
Read MoreCMT seeks walk leaders for its ‘Ten Toes + Transit’ program
For nearly the past two decades, the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy agency Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – in conjunction with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District – has helped more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a group setting…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy Partner Melissa Schopfer receives Women of PALS Award
Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, recently announced that firm partner Melissa Crowe Schopfer was selected as the winner of the 2025 Women of Plaintiffs Asbestos Litigation Seminar (PALS) Award. Her selection was announced at this year’s seminar, which took place May 13-15 in Las…
Read MoreHollywood makes its way to the city of Wood River
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Wood River Farm Investments LLC presented its plans in June to the Wood River City Council to bring Hollywood to the city; “Hollywood River Studios” that is. The investment group shared details about taking the site, once known as the Envirotech Business Park and now…
Read MoreBeverly Farm’s annual fireworks display rescheduled for Friday, July 11
The Beverly Farm annual fireworks display, which was postponed due to rain on June 27, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. on its campus in Godfrey, Ill. The event is open to the public and is planned as an evening full of fun, entertainment, and patriotic celebration. Beverly Farm…
Read MoreTwo SIUE faculty receive 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Office of the Provost announced that Sinan Onal, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Engineering (SOE), and Elizabeth Cady, PharmD, in the School of Pharmacy (SOP), are the recipients of the annual Teaching Excellence Award. Onan is recognized as a tenure-track faculty member and Cady as non-tenure track…
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