Lewis and Clark launches new Human Services AAS degree
Lewis and Clark Community College is debuting a new Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services beginning with the Fall 2025 semester, and enrollment has officially begun. Program Coordinator Chad Keller said the degree is for students who have an interest in helping others develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions moves up on St. Louis area largest nonprofits rankings
Caritas Family Solutions recently announced that it has moved up in the rankings of the largest nonprofits in the St. Louis region for 2024. The nonprofit, previously ranked #15, is now listed at #13 based on a 2024 fiscal year operating budget of $48.6 million. The rankings were previously published in the St. Louis Business Journal.…
Read MoreBreaking ground: CAVC’s new vocational facility to open new opportunities
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) held a ceremonial groundbreaking on March 25, 2025, to kick off construction of its $25 million facility expansion and renovation. Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 officials, design/construction team members, local business partners and representatives from the State of Illinois…
Read MoreEdwardsville-based R.P. Lumber expands western Illinois footprint
R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, recently announced the scheduled opening of its 89th retail location at 3200 Broadway Street in Quincy, Ill. The store will be opening the week of April 7, 2025. The new store promises to bring a new level of convenience and expertise to DIY…
Read MoreRaoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department
Motion seeks to halt mass layoffs, block transfer of agency functions to other federal departments By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and 20 other state attorneys general are asking a federal judge to immediately halt President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. In…
Read MoreSIBR offers pre-license real estate course starting April 5
Have you been thinking about starting a career in real estate? Now is the time to embark on your journey into real estate excellence with the Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS® Training Center. Its highly anticipated 75-hour pre-license real estate course is about to begin. Course participants will meet from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on…
Read MoreO’Fallon-Shiloh chamber hosts recent ribbon cutting for Total Access Urgent Care
On March 19, 2025, the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Total Access Urgent Care, located at 1103 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL 62269. The featured photo is one from the event and provided by the chamber. Total Access Urgent Care’s motto is: “Expert skills, affordable bills.” To learn more, view the video…
Read MoreSIBR recognizes Sam Row as Metro East 2025 REALTOR® of the Year
The Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS® (SIBR) hosted its annual Celebration of SIBR Awards on Mar, 12, 2025, at the Regency Center in O’Fallon, Ill. This event gathered over 220 members for an afternoon dedicated to honoring exceptional individuals nominated by their peers for their outstanding contributions and achievements throughout 2024. An official statement published…
Read MoreIllinois EPA, Sustainable Technology Center release new recycling report
Two-year study focused on large volume recyclables, diversion efforts The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) recently announced the completion of a new report, Illinois Materials Management and Recycling Opportunities. Following the Materials Management Advisory Committee’s (MMAC) report to the General Assembly in 2021, the Illinois EPA commissioned the…
Read MoreMadison County set to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Officials and community leaders in Madison County are set to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month on Friday, April 4 at Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River. The public event will start at 9 a.m. at RFM (144 E. Ferguson Ave.). “This event showcases the importance of protecting our children,” Madison County Child Advocacy…
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