Schnucks launches ‘Round Up at the Register’ to benefit Urban League
Black History Month campaign runs from Feb. 5 through Feb. 18 For the fifth consecutive year, as part of Black History Month in February, Schnuck Markets Inc. will offer customers the opportunity to “Round Up at the Register” to support the Urban League. Continuing through Tuesday, Feb. 18, 100 percent of donations in the grocer’s…
Read MoreHinckley Allen continues Midwest growth momentum, adds Brandy Harty to Madison County office
Hinckley Allen recently announced the addition of litigation partner Brandy R. Harty to its St. Louis Metro/Madison County, Illinois office. She is the fourth partner and seventh lawyer to join the firm’s new Midwest office, which opened late last year. With her extensive background in complex litigation, especially in areas like product liability, toxic and…
Read MoreHSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recaps year of quality recognitions
Continuing 150 years of delivering care to the community HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital announces a year filled with significant achievements in quality care and a commitment to excellence. With numerous recognitions and accreditations earned over the past year, the hospital has exhibited its dedication to delivering exceptional care that consistently meets or exceeds national standards…
Read MoreMississippi Valley Christian School transforms into Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy
Alton’s Mississippi Valley Christian School announced its transformation into Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy during a special community event last Friday night [Jan. 31, 2025]. Families, students, and faculty gathered for an evening of fun and fellowship, highlighted by two action-packed students-versus-parents basketball games. The event also served as the official unveiling of the academy’s…
Read MoreEdwardsville appoints longtime employee as City Administrator
Edwardsville Public Works Director Eric Williams will be the new City Administrator in Edwardsville, effective Monday, March 24. He was appointed by Mayor Art Risavy and unanimously approved by the City Council during the Tuesday, Feb. 4, meeting. Williams will replace current City Administrator Kevin Head, who last month announced his plans to step down…
Read MoreEdwardsville businesses invited to get creative for ‘Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl’
The City of Edwardsville is organizing its first-ever “Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl” as a community celebration of all things chocolate in Edwardsville. The crawl is planned for Saturday, March 1, and businesses in Edwardsville are invited to join in the fun at their own place of operation. This cocoa collaboration aims to entice visitors to spend an…
Read MoreSTL’s 2024 passenger total is largest in more than 20 years
In 2024, 15,946,730 passengers moved through St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). This is the highest number of travelers passing through STL since 2003 when just under 20.5 million passengers flew through the airport. The 2024 total passenger number is also 7.1 percent higher than in 2023, when 14,886,000 traveled through STL. In 2019, STL…
Read MoreMetro East attorney helps immigrant families prepare for crackdown
Undocumented parents seek conditional guardianships By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois In the days following President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Illinois attorney Marleen Suarez has received a flood of clients asking her to prepare paperwork to turn their children to friends, family, or even strangers, if they are deported. Suarez offered to prepare free conditional guardianships…
Read MoreProtestors gather outside Illinois Capitol, call for Trump’s impeachment
‘50501’ demonstration part of a nationwide event calling for protests at state capitols By JADE AUBREY and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk. The group stood in the rain holding signs and…
Read More2024 another year of continued excellence, growth for OSF Saint Anthony’s
National recognition for patient safety, awards, accreditations, and community outreach among highlights 2024 brought another year of excellence in a variety of ways to OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center that encompassed, among other things, clinical operations, service offerings, community outreach, and the introduction of a new – and unique – Mission Partner. First,…
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