Budzinski secures $2M in federal funding for Village of Brooklyn
On April 24, 2026, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) joined local leaders to announce $2 million in Community Project Funding she secured for the Village of Brooklyn, Ill. The funding will support the village’s efforts to transform a historic Route 66 building – “The Skating Rink” – into a vibrant, multifunctional space for community activities. Congresswoman…
Read MoreKaskaskia College showcases impact of apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week
National Apprenticeship Week runs April 26 – May 2 Apprenticeship programs create skilled employees, and the programs bolster local businesses by giving them a direct pipeline to talented, educated employees. National Apprenticeship Week runs April 26 through May 2, and Kaskaskia College (KC) is highlighting the impact of apprenticeships across a variety of industries…
Read MoreSIUE welcomes Québec Government delegation, advancing global partnerships, innovation
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Québec Government Office in Chicago, reinforcing its commitment to international collaboration and economic partnership development. The visit focused on identifying opportunities for cooperation across key industries, including transportation, logistics, aerospace, and professional services. Coordinated by the SIUE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International…
Read MoreSHC Foundation hosts 19th annual Golf Tournament on June 5
Proceeds will benefit The Restore Network; registration and sponsorship opportunities now open and available Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, has announced that the 2026 SHC Foundation Golf Tournament will take place June 5 at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course, 4701 College Ave., in Alton.…
Read MoreSIUC awards $79,000 in Green Fund grants, recognizes sustainability efforts on Earth Day
More than $79,000 in Green Fund grants were awarded to nearly a dozen sustainability projects this week during Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Earth Day celebration. The award-winning projects range from a butterfly pollinator garden to an electric transit trolly, from green roof improvements to composting to recycling bicycles and much more. The varied assortment…
Read MoreSIUE students turn ideas into impact with ‘The Other 40’
Students from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville stepped beyond the classroom this April to test ideas, take risks and build ventures with real potential. Through The Other 40 Business Fair on April 2 and The Other 40 Pitch Competition on April 9, the SIUE School of Business created an environment where innovation met execution. “At its core, progress begins with curiosity. It starts…
Read MoreThe Wedge, Powered by SIUE celebrates first anniversary with month of programming
In just one year, The Wedge, Powered by SIUE has established a center in downtown Alton for innovation and entrepreneurship with SIUE Community Collaboration Labs, leadership development workshops and co-working spaces designed for an optimum networking scene. CEO Scot Heathman and Community Manager Stephanie Schrage have curated a month of events to mark the…
Read MoreCommentary: Most trucking companies have no safety rating
By DAVID ABELL President and CEO A. M. Transport Services Inc. Imagine if most airlines operated without a safety rating. The public would demand immediate action. Yet something similar is happening in trucking. Roughly 94 percent of motor carriers currently operate without an official federal safety rating. As a transportation broker, evaluating carriers is a…
Read MoreStuart-backed bill protects independence of media partnered with public universities
Working to protect access to objective news, State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) passed a bill ensuring that media outlets affiliated with colleges and universities are not subject to editorial control by administration. “All journalists are afforded the freedom of press, and that includes journalists at public universities,” said Stuart. “Full-time journalists at our universities aren’t…
Read MoreMetro East Humane Society to participate in Give STL Day on May 7
Early online giving is now open: givestlday.org/Metroeasthumanesociety Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is participating in the 13th annual Give STL Day on May 7, 2026, with a fundraising goal of $5,000 to continue its mission to improve animal welfare in the St. Louis Metro East region. Give STL Day, powered by the St. Louis Community…
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