Riverbend to host ‘Mississippi Riverscapes: The 2025 Plein Air Art Competition’
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, in partnership with Jacoby Arts Center, recently announced its inaugural Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” This event is an open-air painting and drawing competition at Rivers Project recreation areas throughout the month of June and is open to all amateur and professional artists ages 16 and…
Read MoreIn the fight for youth transgender health care, Illinois remains at the forefront
“If I didn’t transition, I’m not even sure I would still be here,” Indiana high school senior says By CARLY GIST and The Saluki Local Reporting Lab, Capitol News Illinois [WARNING: This story includes content related to suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline is available…
Read MoreSchnuck Markets recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company for fourth consecutive year
Grocer honored by program sponsors Deloitte Private, The Wall Street Journal For the fourth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets Inc. has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies, and “Gold Winner” status is awarded to companies who have…
Read MoreIllinois recovers $45M settlement from CVS Caremark
Funds lower liability to taxpayers for general revenue fund as PBM accountability and reform is pending in the General Assembly The Illinois Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reached a settlement on behalf of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and taxpayers of Illinois to recover $45 million from CVS Caremark in pharmacy…
Read MoreFormer Bank of O’Fallon executive pleads guilty to swindling $2M in check kiting scheme
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – The former second-in-command of the Bank of O’Fallon appeared in federal court Monday to admit to charges for engaging in a fraud scheme to obtain more than $2 million. Andrew P. Blassie, 69, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud and one count of interstate transportation of…
Read MoreBudzinski announces millions in disaster relief for Metro East and Springfield
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) recently announced that she worked to secure millions in much needed disaster aid for the City of Springfield. Specifically, the city was awarded $1,387,003.38 to help address debris removal from severe flooding in the summer of 2023. The grant is awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Well-intentioned legislation would likely hurt small businesses in Illinois
By LaDONNA RAEH Small Business Owner Raeh Consulting, South Holland As a small business owner in Illinois, I am deeply concerned about the impending implementation of the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA), set to take effect on July 1, 2025. While the intention to reduce costs for merchants is commendable, the practical implications of this…
Read MoreU.S.-UK trade deal covers ag, ethanol
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A trade deal between the U.S. and the United Kingdom will create a $5 billion opportunity for new exports for U.S. farmers, including more than $700 million in ethanol exports and $250 million in other agricultural products. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the historic trade deal…
Read MoreIDOT: I-270/Illinois 111 interchange reconstruction in Madison County
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced upcoming lane and ramp closures in District 8 at the Interstate 270/Illinois 111 interchange in Madison County, as part of an ongoing reconstruction project. All work is weather-permitting. Closure schedule and details: Weekend lane closures on I-270 between Interstate 255 and Illinois 203 start at 9 p.m. Friday,…
Read MoreTornado recovery: U-Haul offers 30 days free storage
Last Friday’s storms have created a need for disaster relief across parts of the Midwest U-Haul®has made 24 Company stores across three states available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage after a powerful weather system spawned a number of deadly tornadoes on Friday, May 16. The tornadoes…
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