IDNR shares upcoming events, highlights for July
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for July as it continues marking its 100th anniversary in 2025: July 1 Application period opens for OSLAD park grants Statewide The application period for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants opens at 5 p.m. July…
Read MoreSt. Louis Regional Airport selected to host Air Race Classic in 2026
St. Louis Regional Airport has been selected by Air Race Classic Inc. to host the 49th Annual Air Race Classic Start event next year, in June 2026. Occurring annually, the Air Race Classic is an all-female piloted aviation race which provides upwards of 60 teams from around the country the opportunity to fly a pre-determined…
Read MoreMetro Transit’s July update for the Secure Platform Plan highlights continued progress
Metro Transit’s latest update to stakeholders regarding the Secure Platform Plan (SPP) reveals additional progress on the implementation of this strategic initiative aimed at enhancing safety, security, and the overall passenger experience across the St. Louis region’s transit system. The July 2025 update highlights key construction milestones, early impacts in terms of ridership trends and…
Read MoreLeadership Council’s Weston White graduates from IOM
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management, its professional development program, recently announced that Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois Director of Marketing & Communications Weston White has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s…
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College access, affordability bills signed into law by governor
New laws help high school students apply for college, reduce application fees On June 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), community college presidents, and legislators to sign bills into law that will support Illinois high school…
Read MoreLeadership GOLD: Bank of Belleville’s is evidenced throughout its 20 years
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Bank of Belleville, a financial institution that began with a local vision and has grown into a trusted cornerstone of the Metro East community. Founded in 2005, the bank was created by a group of civic-minded professionals who believed that a locally owned and operated bank could offer…
Read MoreThe Gardens at SIUE ‘sprout’ Ready Readers Storybook Walk
On Tuesday, June 24, Ready Readers, a St. Louis nonprofit with the mission of expanding literacy for early readers, planted pages of the children’s picture book, “Shhh! The Baby’s Asleep” by Author JaNay Brown-Wood and Illustrator Elissambura, in The Gardens at SIUE. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of 14 locations this June taking…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt names St. Clair & Elite Chiropractic as his ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen St. Clair & Elite Chiropractic as his “Business of the Month” for June 2025. Rep. Schmidt presented Dr. Rachel Engelke, Dr. Melissa Huber and their team with an official certificate of recognition for their superior patient treatment and other services…
Read MoreTruckers cheer USDOT regulatory relief, more truck parking
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) recently applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement of new initiatives, pilot programs, and regulatory updates designed to improve the lives of America’s truck drivers. The package includes $275 million to expand truck parking as well as initiatives to…
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