Joe’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…
Read MoreIllinois College of Emergency Physicians urge legislative action following Evanston Hospital shooting
The Illinois College of Emergency Physicians (ICEP) calls on lawmakers to take urgent action following a shooting on June 5, 2025, at Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital’s Emergency Department, where two staff members were injured—one of them shot inside the ED. This violent incident underscores the escalating crisis of workplace violence in healthcare settings and the…
Read MoreEconomist: Rural economy softening, but not like 1980s
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index shows economic conditions are certainly tightening across America’s Heartland. But the downturn so far has not reached anywhere near what was experienced during the infamous 1980s farm crisis, according to Ernie Goss, chair in regional economics at Creighton’s Heider College of Business. “Farmers have been…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies relocates its St. Louis office
IMPACT Strategies Inc. recently announced the opening of its relocated office in Clayton, Mo. This strategic expansion not only solidifies the firm’s commitment to serving its clients in the region but also supports its planned growth trajectory over the next several years. The new office, located at 121 Hunter Avenue, will enable IMPACT Strategies to…
Read MoreFeras Abouchleih joins Wiegmann Associates as controls engineer
Feras Abouchleih has joined Wiegmann Associates as controls engineer. Abouchleih is responsible for engineering design and also programming, commissioning and troubleshooting building automation systems for commercial and industrial clients in St. Louis and across the United States. He collaborates with Wiegmann’s engineering department to ensure that control designs meet project standards and achieve optimal energy…
Read MoreAccounting major delivers address at L&C’s Illinois High School Diploma graduation ceremony
Ceremony celebrates achievements of over 80 new graduates Illinois High School Diploma Graduation speaker Ralph Wideman is currently pursuing an associate degree in Accounting at Lewis and Clark Community College, but just a few years ago, he sat in the very same seats as the graduates he addressed, Thursday, June 5. After years away…
Read MorePoettker Construction announces inaugural NextGen initiative recipients
Poettker Construction recently announced the 2025 recipients of its NextGen program. The NextGen program connects Poettker to students and teachers at the local school districts they serve to unlock interactive opportunities for students to build their futures while advancing their community. Poettker also provides advanced education opportunities through impact contributions or post-high school scholarships. This…
Read MoreAG Raoul obtains guilty plea, over $58K in restitution, from former Jersey County Treasurer
Former Jersey County Treasurer, Katie Abbey, stole thousands from county bank accounts On June 9, 2025, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a former Jersey County Treasurer pleaded guilty to a felony theft charge after she knowingly obtained more than $50,000 in 2024 by deception for personal gain from Jersey County bank accounts while…
Read MoreMarschke Engineering expands team to support regional growth and development
Jordan Snider joins civil engineering team Marschke Engineering, a civil and structural engineering firm known for practical solutions and hands-on service, recently welcomed Jordan Snider to its growing team. The expansion reflects the firm’s commitment to helping communities, businesses, and developers from Central Illinois to Lake of the Ozarks as they meet the rising demand…
Read MoreByway Discovery Center groundbreaking set for June 11
Celebrate beginning of construction for National Scenic Byway project A special groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated Byway Discovery Center at Great Rivers Park, 10815 Lockhaven Rd., Godfrey, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 11. Local and regional elected officials will be on hand to put shovels in the ground for the new National…
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