SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE assists physical therapist’s entrepreneur transition
Innovative, education-driven healthcare business expands access to non-invasive pain management while supporting local economic growth After more than two decades in physical therapy, licensed physical therapist and movement educator Alex Schaefer opened Recovery Through Movement in O’Fallon. By applying a brain-based approach, Schaefer’s practice is centered on education, empowerment, and long-term outcomes rather than short-term…
Read MoreAG Raoul says federal accountability actions have protected $8.6B for Illinois
Attorney General Kwame Raoul recently announced that the lawsuits his office has filed challenging unlawful overreach by the federal government have protected approximately $8.6 billion for Illinois and critical programs and services that support individuals, families and organizations across the state. Since January 2025, the Attorney General’s office has filed 63 lawsuits challenging illegal actions…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker launches first-in-nation film production tax credit
In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of the first-in-the-nation incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production. Under the expanded program, productions recognized as a “certified green production” through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Illinois Film Office will be eligible for an additional…
Read MoreEast St. Louis School District breaks ground on $17.2M CTE expansion
East St. Louis School District 189 marked a major milestone in student opportunity and workforce development with the recent groundbreaking of its $17.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility expansion at East St. Louis Senior High School. Made possible through a $17 million state grant secured through the leadership of Senator Chris Belt, the project…
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Builders Association joins National Construction Safety Week observance
The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) is joining in to observe Construction Safety Week 2026, scheduled for May 4 through 8, under a national theme of All in Together. This year’s campaign emphasizes three key pillars of Recognize-Respond-Respect as a unified call to action for addressing high-energy, high-hazard work and preventing serious injuries and fatalities…
Read MoreShriners Children’s names Dr. Scott Kozin as chief medical officer
Transition signals continued growth, innovation and expanded access to pediatric specialty care worldwide Shriners Children’s has named internationally renowned pediatric hand surgeon Scott H. Kozin, M.D. as its chief medical officer, tapping a globally recognized innovator to lead the nonprofit healthcare system through its next phase of growth and medical advancement. Dr. Kozin, who is…
Read MoreLesson learned: Consistency, not volume, builds trust
Nothing is more important than establishing your own rhythm. I have been writing this column for the Illinois Business Journal every month for a year now. The opportunity came when IBJ Managing Editor Melissa Meske liked a free email I have sent every week for much longer. Earlier in my career, I approached marketing differently.…
Read MoreRiverland RV Resort plans for summer 2026 opening in Grafton
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] A new outdoor hospitality venture is taking shape near Raging Rivers WaterPark, with developers targeting a summer opening for Riverland RV Resort. Owned and operated by Riverland RV Resort LLC, led by Ken Handler and Briant Buckwalter, the project is currently under construction and…
Read MoreLocal students have opportunity to explore careers at OSF Saint Anthony’s
Middle school students are invited to attend a free, three-day Health Care Discovery Camp this summer at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. Taking place on-site at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, 1 Saint Anthony’s Way, Alton, Ill., the Health Care Discovery Camp is slated for July 22 through July 24. Students should plan to arrive…
Read MoreSchnuck Family rediscovers the handwritten recipe that started it all
In celebration, company founder’s potato salad now available at all Schnucks locations, for the first time in decades As the Great Depression was winding down, Schnucks Founder Anna Donovan “Mom” Schnuck was looking for a way to share her beloved potato salad – a special favorite that accompanied many family meals and was frequently…
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