Partners launch “The Story of a Bench” placemaking program
The goal is to help build better bus stops through the addition of a basic amenity – a bench Hundreds of thousands of area residents pass through MetroBus and MetroLink stops each year to get where they need to go. In recent years, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis have been…
Read MoreSIUE to reward successful international undergraduate students through new GEO+ Award
As of April 17, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is offering the Geographic Enhancement Opportunity Plus (GEO+) Award to continuing degree-seeking international undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours at SIUE while enrolled on an F-1 or J-1 visa. Now, international students, regardless of household income, will pay tuition equal…
Read MoreO’Fallon-Shiloh chamber hosts CALC Institute of Technology ribbon cutting
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 17 to help officially celebrate the opening of CALC Institute of Technology’s location at 1476 Greenmount Road in O’Fallon. Seen at the center and getting ready to cut the ribbon is CALC Institute of Technology President Tim Slater. An official announcement noted a…
Read MoreIllinois Sen. Dick Durbin to retire after more than 4 decades in Congress
Announcement expected to set off flurry of political moves among Illinois Democrats [Editor’s note: This story has been updated with more information about Durbin’s career and potential replacements.] By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Longtime U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, announced he will retire after…
Read MoreSIUC’s Father Brown: Pope Francis’ legacy is advocating for the marginalized, forgotten
Pope Francis will be remembered as a cleric who emphasized dignity and who advocated for marginalized people throughout the world, says Father Joseph A. Brown, a professor and coordinator of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Africana Studies Program and director of the School of Africana & Multicultural Studies. Pope Francis, who died on April 21 of…
Read MoreSteve Giacoletto joins The Gori Law Firm as Of Counsel attorney
The Gori Law Firm recently welcomed Collinsville-based attorney Steve Giacoletto as its new Of Counsel attorney. Giacoletto has been the principal of Giacoletto Law Firm since 1996. He specializes in working with victims of automobile accidents, slips and falls, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, municipal law, civil appeals, and more. “Steve brings extensive litigation experience and insights…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harriss announces over $17,000 in public school library grants
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) has announced that more than $17,000 in state-funded library grants have been awarded to public school libraries throughout the 56th Senate District. These grants aim to enhance educational and research opportunities for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade. “This funding is a direct investment in our students’ academic success…
Read MoreSchnucks Springboard welcomes first cohort of companies to store shelves
Companies’ products to receive a four-week trial at 15 St. Louis-area Schnucks stores Products that were a part of the first class of Schnucks Springboard local and diverse-owned business* accelerator will soon appear on shelves at select Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area. Starting Wednesday, April 23 the companies will receive a four-week…
Read MoreAlthoff girls soccer team lends time to plant trees along Tecklenburg Trail
Belleville’s Althoff High School Girls State Champion Soccer Team joined the St. Clair County Transit District in planting over 120 trees – including Sugar Maple, Pecan, Hickory and Swamp White Oaks – along the new, 1.1-mile Tecklenburg Trail on April 17. This $4.3 million paved bike and pedestrian pathway opened to the public in early…
Read MoreSIUE’s WSIE radio station hosts semi-annual Jazzathon fundraiser on April 23
WSIE 88.7 The Sound’s Jazzathon fundraiser (the Spring Edition) will broadcast from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23..Tune in to hear performances from some of St. Louis’ finest musicians, along with conversation about the importance of WSIE and other special events. While WSIE is located on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, this heritage…
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