I-255 lane closure set for March 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a lane closure will be encountered on southbound Interstate 255 on Monday, March 17, at approximately 7 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed between the Illinois 3 interchange (Columbia) and the JB Bridge. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open. These restrictions are needed to perform…
Read MoreAt two score, or four decades, the RBGA continues on a ‘growth mission’
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The RiverBend Growth Association turns 40 in 2025 and continues its core mission to attract, promote and support new and existing economic growth throughout the Riverbend community. It was founded on Jan. 18, 1985, and was first known as the Greater Alton/Twin Rivers Growth Association. The…
Read MoreFeds pull grant funding from Illinois fair housing orgs that investigate discrimination
Groups warn cuts will drastically reduce capacity to represent tenants, homebuyers By LILY CAREY and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — John Petruszak opened his email Feb. 27 to find a message he called “shocking”: the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development had rescinded two grants it had awarded to his…
Read MoreSenator Harriss announces internship opportunity for undergraduate students
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) is offering an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in government, and public affairs through a Legislative Internship at her district office in Edwardsville. “This is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about public service and want to make a difference in their community,” said…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union elects board of directors, receives state awards
Revity Credit Union recently announced the results of director elections held during its 84th annual meeting. Elected to serve two-year terms as director were Barry Stuart, Robert Ribbing, Ken Newton, and Kim Frantz. Officers for 2025 are Ken Newton (chairperson), Ken Shipp (vice-chairperson), Jim Devine (treasurer), and Kim Frantz (secretary). Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: 5 ways ChatGPT can help your small business
When ChatGPT burst on the scene at the end of 2022, many wondered what our AI overlords had in store for us next. The platform gained millions of users in just weeks and continues to impact industries across the business landscape. While the initial hype may have been slightly overblown, there’s no denying that ChatGPT…
Read MoreAnderson Medical Group celebrates opening of new facility in Collinsville
Anderson Medical Group celebrated the grand opening of its new Medical Office Building in Collinsville on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The event welcomed community leaders, local officials, and members of the Collinsville Chamber of Commerce along with Anderson board members, staff and building contractors. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Anderson Healthcare CEO Mike…
Read MoreFrom Edwardsville PD: ‘This St. Patrick’s Day, the Luck o’ the Irish won’t save you from a DUI’
St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing with it parades, parties, green beer and more to communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to help keep the streets safe, the Edwardsville Police Department is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions celebrates Social Worker Appreciation Month in March
The nonprofit human services agency employs more than 150 social workers With the field of social work constantly growing, Caritas Family Solutions is honoring its social workers during Social Worker Appreciation Month in March. The agency has more than 150 social workers and currently serves more than 6,300 people annually, including 1,700 foster children throughout…
Read MoreSt. Clair County: Temporary closure of Illinois 3 at Packers Avenue
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Terminal Railroad on Illinois 3 between Packers Avenue and North First Street in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, March 25. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which…
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