Senator Harriss hosts third annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive through May 9
In recognition of Mother’s Day and the essential needs of families in the Metro East, state Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) recently announced the launch of her third annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive, taking place from April 14 to May 9, 2025. The drive aims to collect essential childcare items for local mothers and children…
Read More13th annual 8th grade career fair exploration fair held on April 10
Over 50 career role models inspire nearly 600 students at 13th annual 8th grade career exploration fair The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Scott Air Force Base STEAM Advisory Group, and the City of O’Fallon partnered once again to host the 13th annual 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair on April 10 at the Regency…
Read MoreMink farming industry toes the line as Illinois lawmakers consider regulations
One side says it aims to shut the industry down, the other maintains it’s about public safety By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — For over 65 years, Bernice and Frank Monteleone have been raising minks on their farm in Elgin. The couple bought their first mink in 1959 — a red…
Read More15th annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival on tap for May 17, 18
Regional blues musical talent headlines free festival Kick back for a weekend of soul stirring blues music during the 15th Annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival taking place on Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at Grafton Winery The Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton. This free event features the music of regional blues bands…
Read MoreTriad High School FBLA students seek funds for national competition expenses
Future Business Leaders of America is a newer career and technical student organization at Triad High School this school year; however, this nationwide organization has been around since the 1940s. FBLA works to provide high school students with the chance to develop necessary life skills that will help them thrive. Students learn skills in business,…
Read MoreGovernor awards more than $19M through Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Includes $550,000 for Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have awarded more than $19 million in funding to 38 program recipients serving 1,900 community members statewide to expand the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program creates a qualified talent pipeline of diverse candidates…
Read MoreFreightWeekSTL set for June 2–6
Eighth annual hybrid conference features innovations and investments impacting global freight movement Registration is now open for FreightWeekSTL 2025, set for June 2 through 6, 2025. The St. Louis Regional Freightway is hosting the conference for the eighth consecutive year. The week-long freight and logistics event features panel sessions, interviews, a riverboat tour through the…
Read MoreKaskaskia College announces four percent growth in credit hour enrollment
To kick off Community College Month in April, Kaskaskia College recently announced that its enrollment has grown four percent overall in total credit hours so far from the 2023-24 to 2024-25 school year. KC wants to celebrate Community College Month by highlighting the community partners that are changing the lives of students in the area…
Read MoreMEPRD funding leverages $10.65M in park, trail projects across Madison, St. Clair counties
Nineteen projects were awarded under MEPRD’s Park and Trail Grant Program, this cycle, which will help fund significant trail development and park enhancements through the Metro East region, representing a $10.65 million total investment in the area’s recreational infrastructure. The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) recently announced the successful conclusion of its FY…
Read MoreHomeschool bill stalls in Illinois House, but sponsor says it’s still alive
The bill’s future is uncertain as it draws fierce opposition from homeschool families, a threat against its sponsor prompting a police investigation and shaky support from Democrats. By MOLLY PARKER and BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor,…
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