Native American mascot ban clears the Illinois House, heads to Senate
Bill requires some K-12 schools to pick new mascots, team names, logos By BRIDGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois K-12 schools may soon be required to pick new mascots to replace those that reference Native American names and imagery. That would include logos, team names and mascots which 90 schools throughout…
Read More‘Chilling silence’: Waves of Illinois’ international university students lose their visas
Illinois hosts one of the largest international student populations in the nation, ranking fifth By JACKSON BRANDHORST, BRIDGETTE FOX, MOLLY PARKER, JULIA RENDLEMAN & LYLEE GIBBS Capitol News Illinois, Saluki Local Reporting Lab [email protected] The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but college administrators are…
Read MoreSupreme Court rules House Republicans waited too long to challenge maps
Republicans argued recent election cycles show maps illegally gerrymandered By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans waited too long to file a lawsuit challenging legislative maps drawn in 2021, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Wednesday (April 9, 2025). As a result, the Democrat-majority court will not hear the case.…
Read MoreFirefighting helicopter refill pump awarded “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” in 2025
Made in Plano, the pump was recently used to fight wildfires in California By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker announced the sixth annual winner of the “Makers Madness” contest Wednesday, April 9, in Springfield. Chosen in a bracket-style competition from a field of more than 250 products, MTH…
Read MoreFederal facilities in Alton, Mt. Vernon marked for accelerated disposition
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in Alton was recently marked for accelerated disposition by the U.S. General Services Administration. Located at 501 Belle Street, the facility serves as a Social Security Administration office and also houses the Office of Surface Mining. Constructed in…
Read MoreSIUE University Housing leaders honored with Patriot Award
On April 9, 2025, Mallory Sidarous, director of University Housing, and Kim Watson, associate director of University Housing Facilities Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, were recognized with the prestigious Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a program of the U.S. Department of Defense. This distinguished award honors individual…
Read MoreUpcoming IDOT community workshops share funding opportunities for local projects
Special Programs Assistance Conferences scheduled statewide into June The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting 18 workshops throughout the state to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities. The Special Programs Assistance Conferences are designed to help potential grantees take part in the department’s Economic Development Program, Illinois Transportation Enhancement…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt selects Wisper ISP as ‘Business of the Month’ for March
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recently honored Wisper ISP as his “Business of The Month” for March 2025. Rep. Schmidt presented an official certificate to CEO Nathan Stooke while visiting his company for a meeting and tour. In 2003, Nathan Stooke helped his neighbor obtain internet access and realized several others around his rural area…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Homecoming happening June 13, 14; sponsorship opportunities now available
The Village of Glen Carbon will be celebrating its Homecoming once again over Father’s Day weekend on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025. This year’s theme is “Village of Rock N’ Coal.” Glen Carbon’s Main Street will be filled with great music, food, refreshments, carnival rides, entertainment and more, with the festival…
Read MoreMetals sector in St. Louis region thrives with $500M investment
Workforce nears 16,000 and growing The St. Louis region ranks second in the United States for minerals and ores exports, primarily including metals and metal products. The availability of economically viable rare earth elements coupled with unparalleled transportation access and skilled workforce, is credited with attracting investment and contributing to the 39.3% increase in iron…
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