Third annual Bereaved Mother’s Day event scheduled for May 3
Living After Grief has announced the hosting of the third annual Bereaved Mother’s Day event, taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. “Honoring mothers and their eternal bonds” is a heartfelt gathering dedicated to mothers who have experienced the profound loss of a child, including pregnancy loss, notes organizers…
Read MoreFormer Bank of O’Fallon executive indicted for $2 million fraud scheme
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury in southern Illinois charged the former second-in-command of the Bank of O’Fallon for engaging in a fraud scheme to obtain more than $2 million. Andrew P. Blassie, 69, of St. Louis, is facing one count of bank fraud and one count of interstate transportation of security…
Read MoreEcology enthusiasts from across the globe assemble at SIUE to celebrate Buckminster Fuller
The Fuller Dome presents five-day conference, 90th Day programs The man with an ingenious ecological and humanitarian idea that became a movement, caused his concepts to travel around the world and earn him the title, “Father of the Modern Sustainability Movement.” The pioneering legacy of the renowned visionary inventor R. Buckminster Fuller was applauded and his…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Illinois 3 pavement patching begins April 14
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 3 between the McKinley Bridge and Interstate 270 in Madison County will begin, weather permitting, Monday, April 14, for pavement patching. One lane will remain open in each direction. The project is expected to be completed by June. Drivers are urged to…
Read MoreAttorney General Raoul helps secure $335M settlement from Mylan for role in fueling opioid crisis
Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, recently announced a $335 million national settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan) over allegations the company deceptively promoted its opioid products as being less prone to abuse despite knowing for years that many of its opioid products – particularly…
Read MoreFirst Mid’s Wheeler recognized as RLI APEX 2024 Top Twenty National Producer
First Mid Ag Services, a division of First Mid Wealth Management, recently announced that Farm Manager, Broker, and Auctioneer Justin Wheeler has been recognized as an APEX 2024 Top Twenty National Producer by the REALTORS® Land Institute as a part of the RLI APEX Production Awards Program, sponsored by The Land Report. Wheeler was recognized…
Read MoreMCT announces service adjustments effective May 11
Maintaining reliable transit during IL-111 & I-270 interchange closure In response to the upcoming IL-111 & I-270 interchange reconstruction, Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement several service adjustments beginning Sunday, May 11, 2025, to preserve reliable, convenient transit access throughout the construction period. Construction is expected to impact travel from May through October 2025. To…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois files Energy Efficiency plan with the ICC
Company will expand efficiency programs to provide over $300 million of incentives and create sustainable economic opportunity in Downstate communities On March 4, 2025, Ameren Illinois proposed an ambitious plan to help its residential and business customers further reduce their energy usage, lower their carbon footprint, and save on their monthly energy bills. The plan…
Read MoreF1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Nationals returns to Alton Riverfront in July; tickets now available
The thrill of powerboat racing on the mighty Mississippi River powers up the Alton Riverfront July 18-20 with the return of Alton Midwest Nationals Powerboat Championships. Tickets are on sale now for this high-speed river racing event. General admission and VIP tickets are available. Parking is free. Purchase tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/f1powerboat/events/f1-powerboat-alton-midwest-nationals-138471 The Alton Midwest…
Read MoreIllinois FBLA Collegiate hosts successful 2025 State Leadership Conference in Springfield
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Illinois Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate hosted its annual State Leadership Conference on March 29-30, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, bringing together ambitious college students from across the state for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and competition. Illinois FBLA Collegiate is a…
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