Local high school students step into the world of health care
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital welcomed local high school students for a real glimpse into a career in health care. The High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday, June 16, was the first of three to be held at St. Elizabeth’s this summer. “The High School Bootcamps give students interested in health care the opportunity to…
Read MoreGovernor announces 36 Tourism Grant Program awards
$6.3 million in grant funding will build upon Illinois’ record-breaking tourism industry On June 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 36 grantees through three grant programs – the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million), Tourism…
Read MoreAmazon counsel, veteran trial attorney Chris Pickett rejoins UB Greensfelder
Firm continues strategic growth following merger with key lateral rehire UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) recently announced the return of seasoned trial attorney Christopher A. Pickett to its Business Litigation Practice in St. Louis. With a career spanning more than two decades, including his most recent in-house counsel role at Amazon, Pickett brings a sophisticated practice in…
Read MoreLet’s talk about continuous learning
By JOE HARRIS Let’s talk about continuous learning. Pull up YouTube, find your favorite business influencer, and find the video they recently shared about what they read. It’s basic influencer rules, from charging money for a reading list, coming up with full on classes that a person can take online, and even webinars that pull…
Read MoreSrebrenica Remembrance Coalition marks genocide 30th anniversary with public event series
The Srebrenica Remembrance Coalition—a partnership of 16 local organizations—will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide with a series of public events from July 10 to 12, culminating in a solemn March of Remembrance through downtown St. Louis on Saturday, July 12. These commemorations serve as a powerful reminder of the July 1995 atrocity,…
Read MoreIDFPR launches another 18 license types on new licensing system
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced that 18 more professions are now available for licensure via the Department’s new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). This recent announcement marks the successful completion of CORE’s Phase 2.2, with all of Phase 2 set for completion in the coming weeks.…
Read MoreIllinois to roll out direct admissions program for most state universities
Governor signs new state requirements for dual credit programs, financial aid assistance By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough grades. With his signature, Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday approved a bill creating…
Read MoreO’Fallon chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Compassionate Hands Home Healthcare
On June 19, 2025, Compassionate Hands Home Healthcare (4610A N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208) celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. Pictured in the photo of the ribbon cutting ceremony with the oversized scissors is Compassionate Hands Home Healthcare Owner Makayla Hampton. To view a…
Read MoreSchnucks customers, company, donate $110K to help tornado victims
Donations to be shared with United Way of Greater St. Louis, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Schnuck Markets Inc. recently announced that Schnucks customers and the company raised $110,000 to support St. Louis tornado victims following a “Round up at the Register” that concluded on June 10. The two-week campaign allowed customers to choose…
Read MoreFirst Mid announces executive promotions, leadership realignment
First Mid Bancshares Inc. (First Mid) has announced the promotion of two executives on its leadership team, effective June 24, 2025. Matthew Smith, who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been elevated to president. Jordan Read, who currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), will take on the additional role of…
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