LC poised to make ‘bigger impact with a smaller footprint’ in Carlinville
A new agreement between the Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 and Lewis and Clark Community College will allow the college to directly provide educational opportunities to the students of Carlinville and Macoupin County. Lewis and Clark has a longstanding history of providing direct services to the residents of Macoupin County with a physical…
Read MoreRoyal Banks of Missouri unveils 2026 expansion plans, includes Glen Carbon
St. Louis-owned bank broadens its footprint, launching full-service retail branches in Glen Carbon, South St. Louis County Royal Banks of Missouri has finalized plans to expand to Glen Carbon, Ill., and South St. Louis County, Mo., with plans to open two new full-service branches in 2026. As it aims to grow its community-focused presence across…
Read MoreSIUE, The Wedge launch Metro East workforce upskilling Summer AI Learnathon Series
New partnership invites local employers, employees, entrepreneurs, community members to build practical AI skills through Grow with Google Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with The Wedge, will launch a new Summer AI Learnathon Series this June to help local employers, employees, entrepreneurs, students, and community members build practical artificial intelligence skills in a supportive,…
Read MoreIDOT: Lane closures on I-55/70 in St. Clair County rescheduled for June 1
UPDATED May 19, 2026: The closures on Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County previously scheduled to begin May 18 have been rescheduled for Monday, June 1, due to weather and anticipated Memorial Day travel. Traffic impacts and project details remain unchanged. —— The Illinois Department of Transportation is continuing multiple coordinated improvements along the Interstate 55/70 corridor…
Read MoreLewis & Clark Confluence Tower to celebrate grand re-opening May 14
Hartford attraction opens after year-long renovation with enhanced visitor experience Experience the sights, history and expanded park-like setting at the newly renovated Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, 435 Confluence Tower Dr., Hartford, Ill., during the highly anticipated grand re-opening celebration starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 14. Major renovations at the 185-foot tall attraction…
Read MoreSIUE earns Military Friendly® School Gold, Military Spouse Friendly® School designations
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again earned Gold Tier recognition as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School. The selection places the University among the top 10 percent of institutions nationwide for its commitment to serving military-affiliated students, including active-duty service members, veterans and military-connected families. The prestigious designation is awarded by Military Friendly®, a VIQTORY…
Read More$56M in grant funding available for Community Development Block Grant programs
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced that $56 million in funding is now available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a…
Read MoreEmily Hoge elected as LC’s 2026-27 student trustee
The students of Lewis and Clark Community College have elected Emily Hoge as the school’s 2026-2027 student trustee, selecting an active campus leader with a background in service, workforce leadership and student advocacy. Hoge serves as a training lead at Chick-fil-A in Edwardsville and is a recipient of the company’s Remarkable Futures Scholarship. Before…
Read MoreNext installment of Sierra Club monthly speaker series is May 12
‘You don’t have to name the tree to love the forest’ What turns someone into a conservationist? For Dr. Katie Dudley, it wasn’t memorizing scientific names. It was working in national parks as a whitewater raft guide and discovering that connection often begins with simply being outside. This upcoming Sierra Club monthly speaker series talk…
Read MoreCBRE shares St. Louis regional commercial real estate reports for 1st quarter 2026
To view the full reports, follow the below links: St. Louis Industrial Report Q1 2026 St. Louis Office Report Q1 2026 Highlights from the recently issued reports include: In the industrial sector, there was a total of 2.37 million square feet of industrial leasing activity with an average lease rate of $5.49 NNN per square…
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