‘Moon Tree’ seedling that traveled space lands in The Gardens at SIUE on Earth Day
Just in time for Earth Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will become an official steward of an Artemis Moon Tree. The Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) seedling is scheduled for public viewing and planting on Tuesday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. SIUE was one of three locations in the state of Illinois to…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt names Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon as his April ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has selected Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon as his April 2025 “Business of the Month.” Rep. Schmidt recently presented Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon Owner Donna Mae Schlueter with an official certificate in recognition of a local small-business who has been serving the community…
Read MoreIllinois payroll jobs climb to record high
Nonfarm payrolls surpass previous record, unemployment rate unchanged The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls increased +14,800 (+0.2%) over-the-month to a record high of 6,172,300 in March. The previous record was set in December 2024, with 6,161,000 jobs. Additionally, the February monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary…
Read MoreOSF Moeller Cancer Center introduces low-dose CT clinic for lung cancer early detection
Self-referral clinic is the only provider-led program of its kind in the Riverbend region The statistics surrounding the incidence rate of lung cancer – nationally, state-wide, and locally – can literally take your breath away. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI): The United States lung cancer rates are 53.1/100,000 people The Illinois state average…
Read MoreMartin, Oglesby, Fry join Park North Golf Club, Edwardsville’s newest golf destination
Local golf pro, executive chef, and former Topgolf event manager to lead Park North Golf Club’s highly anticipated opening this summer Park North Golf Club is set to transform the Edwardsville entertainment scene this summer, and now, with the addition of three dynamic leaders, the excitement is building. Golf professional RC Martin, acclaimed local chef…
Read MoreTenth annual ‘Build a Refuge’ fundraising dinner on tap for May 1
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Refuge will welcome the community to The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey (5800 Godfrey Road) for its 10th annual “Build a Refuge” fundraising dinner. Organizers note that this will be “a powerful evening dedicated to celebrating a decade of community, hope, and healing for children and…
Read MoreRecent ribbon cuttings hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce
On April 1, the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration for The Suites at Tiffany Ink, 5036 N. Illinois St., Suite 1, Fairview Heights. The location is in the Lakeview Commons Professional Park on IL-159. Seen holding the oversized scissors and preparing to cut the ribbon in the accompanying photo, provided by…
Read MoreS. M. Wilson & Co.’s SKILLED® construction career program honors award winners
S. M. Wilson & Co.’s SKILLED® construction career program awarded $1,000 prizes to high schoolers on April 7 at the fourth annual SKILLED Awards ceremony held at S. M. Wilson’s Hampton Ave. headquarters in St. Louis. S. M. Wilson’s Construction Career Education program SKILLED provides hands-on opportunities to integrate academic learning and focus on future…
Read MoreGreater St. Louis Inc. launches national search for new CEO
National firm Jorgenson Pace Inc. selected to lead search Greater St. Louis Inc. recently announced the formal launch of the national search process for its next Chief Executive Officer. To spearhead the search, GSL has selected nationally recognized executive search firm Jorgenson Pace. Greater St. Louis Inc. is a truly essential organization that has unified…
Read MoreState Rep. Katie Stuart schedules upcoming community events
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) recently announced several upcoming opportunities on the schedule for her team to connect with constituents and the community: On Thursday, April 17, Stuart’s team will host mobile office hours from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Fairview Heights Public Library (10017 Bunkum Rd.) in partnership with U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski’s…
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