Letter to the Editor: State lawmakers must curb illicit vape sales in Illinois
In my professional life as a former senior special agent with the ATF and now as an educator teaching in secondary and higher education throughout Illinois, I have a unique view into both the criminal underworld and the communities it harms. I strongly support HB2634 because I believe it is critical to protect our state…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust earns 2024 top mortgage producer recognition from IHDA
First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) has been recognized as a top mortgage producer by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) for its dedicated work in helping Illinois residents achieve homeownership. First Mid’s mortgage team was named one of the top five lenders in the Northwest Illinois Region for 2024, with over $5…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions receives Blues for Kids grant for youth residential center
Caritas Family Solutions has been awarded $4,000 from Blues for Kids, the charitable trust of the St. Louis Blues, to provide fitness equipment for the Caritas Youth Residential Center. Caritas Family Solutions provides residential-based behavioral health services through its Youth Residential Center, which houses three specialized programs focused on individualized, trauma-informed care. During their stay,…
Read MoreKaskaskia College nursing program receives competitive IBHE grant
May is National Nurses Month; KC was just one of 13 recipients selected throughout Illinois Kaskaskia College (KC) recently received an extremely competitive Illinois Board of Higher Education Nursing School Grant to improve the educational experience for future nurses throughout the region. KC was just 1 of 13 recipients selected throughout Illinois. The community college…
Read MoreDelta Air Lines brings back JFK destination to STL
Links STL with America’s most connected airport for international flights Starting on May 3, St. Louis travelers can book a future flight into New York City using John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Delta Air Lines is adding non-stop JFK service to its St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) schedule. Flying into JFK allows a…
Read MorePremier Cruises, Resorts and More’s Rosalind Newman receives industry certification
O’Fallon, Ill.-based Rosalind Newman of Premier Cruises, Resorts and More has been recently designated as a Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) Certified Cruise Counsellor. Newman achieved the Certified Cruise Counsellor (CCC) Certification through completion of a comprehensive program consisting of cruise sales training and product instruction, delivered through a combination of extensive in-person or virtual classroom…
Read MoreState revenue projections improve as economic uncertainty grows
But legislature’s revenue estimate remains below Pritzker’s February proposal By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The General Assembly’s independent forecasting commission has improved revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year despite growing economic volatility. That’s good news for state lawmakers who are in the final weeks of crafting the fiscal year…
Read MorePrairie Farms family of companies announces partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
$100,000 donation goal for ALSF through branded lemonade sales announced Prairie Farms Dairy and Hiland Dairy Foods recently announced a partnership with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation™ (ALSF), a national leader in the fight against childhood cancer. Beginning on April 29, a portion of the sale price from any Prairie Farms or Hiland Dairy lemonade purchased…
Read MoreDu Quoin State Fair Aug. 23 headliner announced to be David Lee Roth
The Du Quoin State Fair recently announced that renowned frontman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Lee Roth will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, Aug. 23. Rock and roll icon David Lee Roth, the voice of Van Halen, has left an indelible mark on rock music. As the frontman of the legendary…
Read MoreAdvocates push for mandatory minimum nurse staffing ratios at Illinois hospitals
Trade groups say mandates could strain hospitals with fewer health care workers available By GRACE FRIEDMAN and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Health care unions continue to rally for legislation to address understaffing they say strains hospitals and threatens both patient safety and staff well-being. Lawmakers are considering the Hospital…
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