Mooneyham Art presents ‘Bold. Brave. Beautiful.’; opening July 5
Mooneyham Art, a venue within the Riverbend area’s creative community, presents “Bold. Brave. Beautiful.” This is an art exhibition featuring the works of acclaimed local photographer Marty McKay along with heirloom and couture jewelry by David Bailey. The artists’ reception and show opening will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on July 5 at…
Read MoreIDFPR launches 21 additional license types on new licensing system
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced that 21 additional professions are now available for licensure via the Department’s new online licensing system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). This announcement marks the successful completion of CORE’s Phase 2.1, with additional parts of Phase 2 set for completion in the coming weeks.…
Read MoreBudzinski introduces bill to address Veterans Health Administration staffing shortages
The Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act would streamline the path for graduates to start full-time work at the Veterans Health Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, June 9, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) introduced the bipartisan Health Professionals Scholarship Program Improvement Act. This legislation would address staffing shortages at…
Read MoreMichele L. Pankow announced as next Illinois State Fire Marshal
Chief Pankow becomes first female state fire marshal in Illinois history On June 4, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker announced his appointment of Michele L. Pankow, public safety expert and seasoned fire chief, to serve as the Illinois State Fire Marshal pending senate confirmation. Chief Pankow has spent over 32 years in the Illinois fire service,…
Read MoreSentio BioSciences expanding in Maryland Heights, investing over $10.6M, creating 58 new jobs
Sentio BioSciences, a vertically integrated pharmaceutical manufacturer for new and generic drugs, has announced that it will expand in Maryland Heights, investing more than $10.6 million and creating 58 new jobs. The company’s expansion will increase its capacity for the domestic manufacturing of generic medicines, including key starting materials, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), and drug…
Read MoreIllinois Gaming Board approves new gaming licenses, other regulatory measures
Chairman Schmadeke presides over final meeting as he concludes his term The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) approved a number of gaming licenses and other measures on June 5, 2025, as Chairman Charles Schmadeke presided over his final IGB meeting before his term ends on July 1. “On behalf of myself, the Board and IGB staff,…
Read MoreACEC Illinois welcomes new board members
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has welcomed a new slate of members to its board of directors as it continues to advance the interests of engineers, designers, architects and engineering companies across the state. ACEC Illinois is the only statewide association dedicated solely to advocating on behalf of consulting engineering…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital Foundation sees ‘great turnout’ at recent golf tourney
The 28th annual Anderson Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament was recently held on May 12 at the Sunset Hills Country Club in Edwardsville. The event featured eighteen holes of golf and included several contests, such as the Men’s and Women’s Longest Drive and Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Pin, Buy A Drive Contest, and a Putting…
Read More27 Equitable Energy Future Grants awarded; application for Round Three launched
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced 27 awards totaling $23 million through the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program as part of a larger strategy to equitably grow the clean energy workforce in Illinois through the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Additionally, the Governor announced…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket celebrates National Perennial Month with advice for gardeners
Gardeners work hard to keep their yards looking great, and nothing is better than seeing a flower they planted in previous years return in full bloom for the new season. June is National Perennial Month, and Joe’s Market Basket is educating gardeners in St. Louis and the Metro East about what perennials grow best in…
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