Governor awards over $10M in Illinois Grocery Initiative Grants
New Stores, Equipment Upgrades Grants support grocery stores in food deserts and energy-efficient equipment upgrades Governor JB Pritzker recently joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders to announce eight awards totaling just over $10 million through the Illinois Grocery Initiative New Stores in Food Deserts Program ($9.6 million) and…
Read MoreFort de Chartres to host 55th annual Rendezvous June 7-8
The Fort de Chartres Rendezvous, a popular annual tradition in Randolph County, will take place June 7 and 8 at the Fort de Chartres State Historic Site. Rendezvous hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 8. The Rendezvous is free and open to the…
Read MoreL&C’s annual Summerfest takes place on its Godfrey campus on June 4
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the community to campus for a fun-filled day at its annual Summerfest, from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 4. This year’s event will be held in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on the Godfrey Campus. Summerfest is free to attend and will include food…
Read MoreGodfrey’s Melville Dairy now offering U-Haul products
U-Haul Co. of Illinois Inc. recently announced that Melville Dairy and gas station signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Godfrey community. Melville Dairy, located at 2904 W. Delmar Ave. in Godfrey, will offer essential services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, and moving supplies. Normal business hours are 9 a.m. to…
Read MoreMCT Summer Youth Pass returns for 2025
Madison County students in grades K-12 ride free all summer long With summer just around the corner, Madison County Transit (MCT) is excited to announce the return of the MCT Summer Youth Pass for 2025. This free pass is available to all Madison County students, ages 18 and under, and provides unlimited rides on MCT’s…
Read MoreCity of O’Fallon to host Memorial Day observances on May 26
The City of O’Fallon will honor the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans with two special Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 26, 2025. The day will begin with a Memorial Day service hosted by VFW Post 805 starting at 9 a.m. at the O’Fallon Cemetery. This 30-minute event will feature remarks by Mayor…
Read MoreSWIC invites community to new Red Bud campus CTE building groundbreaking, open house
Construction of new career technology education building on Red Bud Campus to start June 6 Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) recently announced the expansion of Career Technology Education (CTE) programming at its Red Bud campus and the construction of a 7,800-square-foot facility. Construction will officially begin on Friday, June 6, 2025, with a groundbreaking event at…
Read MoreOp-Ed: Illinois was once a leader in public defense – We can be again.
By KEITH GRANT and JEFF YORK As public defenders, we fight every day to protect the constitutional rights of people who are caught up in our criminal, juvenile, and child welfare courts. Our clients are poor — we are appointed counsel when someone cannot afford to hire their own lawyer. But in Illinois, systemic barriers…
Read MoreMadison County CTE 2025 awards honor students, educators, industry partners
The Madison County CTE Awards Ceremony returned in full celebration this year, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of students, educators, support staff, and community partners who are making a difference in career and technical education (CTE) across the region. Held annually, the CTE Awards serve as a platform to spotlight excellence and innovation in…
Read MoreCMT to host June 5 ‘Candid Conversation with Commuters’ virtual public forum
Virtual forum allows transit riders to directly connect with transit officials on the rollout of the Secure Platform Plan In an effort to enable transit riders to engage directly with transit officials on the rollout of new safety and security measures tied to the Secure Platform Plan, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is hosting a…
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