Print Media Corporation, PMC Signs to open in new Alton location
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Springing forward in 2025: Print Media Corporation and PMC Signs have announced the official Spring opening of their new joined facility at 3401 E. Broadway in Alton, Ill. An official announcement notes that this opening will mark an exciting new chapter for both companies — expanded space…
Read MoreGateway Regional Medical Center unveils da Vinci 5 surgical robot
Gateway Regional Medical Center recently announced its acquisition of the Intuitive da Vinci 5 surgical system, designed with the goal of further advancing technology used in minimally invasive care. Da Vinci 5 is Intuitive’ s most advanced and integrated platform—designed to transform surgery to enable better outcomes, efficiency, and actionable insights. The system can…
Read MoreSpectrum to award $1M in 2025 digital education grants
Key takeaways: Grants support nonprofits that expand community access to digital tools and resources. Spectrum has committed over $11 million to Spectrum Digital Education since 2017. Eligible nonprofits can apply for a grant March 3 through 28. Spectrum recently announced a commitment of $1 million to Spectrum Digital Education in 2025, raising its total investment…
Read MoreStartup workshop series ‘Velocity’ returns in 2025 at The Wedge in Alton
The partnership among TechSTL, Stakehouse and The Wedge creates an opportunity for emerging entrepreneurs in the region Intending to invigorate the bi-state region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, the startup workshop series Velocity makes its return in a reimagined format and at a new location on March 10. The TechSTL application-only program will now be led by Vikram…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust helps over 90 families become homebuyers in Illinois
First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) continues to change lives for low-income and first-time homebuyers throughout the bank’s Illinois communities. Using grant funds from the Downpayment Plus® (DPP) Program through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, First Mid has helped those who never thought they would become homeowners move into the house of…
Read More26th Illinois Product Expo returns this weekend, March 1 and 2
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) recently announced the return of the Illinois Product Expo, taking place this weekend, on March 1 and 2 in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. For 26 years, the Illinois Product Expo has brought together local food companies and consumers, celebrating the best of Illinois’ culinary and…
Read MoreIllinois engineers group rolls out 2025 legislative agenda
Agenda calls for sustained progress on Rebuild Illinois, activation of engineers in natural disasters, workforce development and STEM initiatives The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has unveiled its 2025 legislative agenda. Legislative priorities for the group range from policies to sustain progress made to upgrade Illinois’ vast road and transportation infrastructure…
Read MoreIllinois Student Assistance Commission, Kaplan announce free test prep courses
Illinois’ public universities and select community colleges will prepare students for professional licensing exams, graduate-level admissions exams, and credential exams The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, has contracted leading global education company Kaplan to provide free test preparation courses to all students enrolled in Illinois’ public universities.…
Read MoreMardi Gras celebrations come to southwest Illinois on March 1
Enjoy the fun at Granite City Mardi Gras and Worden’s Wordi Gras The Mardi Gras party is coming to southwest Illinois on Saturday, March 1 when the Granite City Mardi Gras Celebration returns to the city and the popular ‘redneck party’ – Wordi Gras — takes to the streets of Worden. Granite City’s Mardi Gras…
Read MoreGovernor delivers recent remarks to Midwest AFGE
Virtual leadership meeting for AFGE District 7 bridges federal uncertainties On Feb. 24, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker joined a virtual leadership meeting of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) District 7 to offer guidance and support to leaders as they navigate new protocols from the White House. The leaders on-call represented over 43,000 federal…
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