Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project to host March 8 Seed Swap in Alton
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois will host its final Seed Swap of the spring season at the Hayner Public Library in Alton to provide community members with a sociable space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. Readers are invited to join fellow farmers and gardeners in celebration of the…
Read MoreWith electricity price spikes coming, environmental and industry groups pitch reform
Officials hope to pass energy package this spring By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois Illinois faces potential energy shortfalls and all-but-guaranteed price spikes for northern Illinois this summer, consumer and environmental advocates say. Lawmakers and advocates in Springfield have proposed bills that they say would address their concerns — but it’s unclear whether they’re likely…
Read MoreHundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Opponents say bill is a slippery slope to more regulation By BETH HUNDSDORFER AND MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Hundreds rallied Thursday at the Capitol in Springfield to voice their opposition to a bill that would require oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to concerns that the state offers no restrictions…
Read MoreLegislative revenue estimate more than $700M lower than Pritzker’s proposed budget
Forecasters predict revenue growth in current fiscal year will miss the mark. By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers’ projections for revenues in the coming year aren’t as high as Gov. JB Pritzker’s, raising questions about how much money will be available during this year’s budget negotiations. The General Assembly’s bipartisan Commission…
Read MoreBefore it’s too late…
By JOE HARRIS I recently found out that a friend and mentor died. He was the reason that I started in business and really taught me a lot over the years. Also, he was the same person that I looked up to, he was a good man in a world that could use more good…
Read MoreSchnucks Springboard seeks second cohort participants for local, diverse-owned business accelerator
Those chosen will receive education, resources, access to Schnucks customers Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is seeking its second cohort of local and diverse-owned* businesses to participate in the Schnucks Springboard accelerator program. To apply, greater St. Louis, Missouri/Illinois metropolitan area business owners should visit schnucks.com/springboard prior to March…
Read MoreCMT, partners to host ‘Transit is a Lucky Charm’ campaign with riders on March 14
Those starting their morning off by riding MetroLink and MetroBus have a chance to see a likeable leprechaun and “capture” free transit passes or one of his “pots o’ gold,” hidden in plain sight The bi-state region is fortunate to have access to a safe, integrated public transit system, but the luck doesn’t stop there.…
Read MorePublic comment sought on proposed Illinois 4/15 improvements over Kaskaskia River
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss plans to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 4/15 over the Kaskaskia River near Fayetteville in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 St. Liborius Parish Center 911 Sparta St., St. Libory The…
Read MoreSave the date, mark your calendars: ONE DAY, ONE SIUE returns on April 24
This informational flyer was recently shared by the Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison County:
Read MoreHSHS names Kostich as system VP, chief nursing executive
Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a leading Catholic health ministry with operations in Illinois and Wisconsin, recently announced that Kelley Kostich, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC, has been named system vice president and chief nursing executive. She will join HSHS on March 31. In this role, Kostich will oversee system nursing practice, nursing standardization, clinical education and…
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