Freight rail study highlights need for regional coordination, data-driven investment
FreightWeekSTL panel underscores importance of collaboration, multimodal integration and long-term planning for rail network efficiency to strengthen St. Louis Region’s position as a global logistics hub Leaders from across the freight rail, logistics and planning sectors convened during FreightWeekSTL to discuss early insights from an ongoing Freight Rail Efficiency Study and what it means for…
Read MoreGardens at SIUE featured among Illinois hidden gems
Tucked within the scenic campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is one of the region’s most peaceful and visually captivating destinations, the Gardens at SIUE, a 36-acre living laboratory where nature, art, education, and culture come together in unexpected ways. Recently highlighted among noteworthy Illinois garden destinations, the Gardens at SIUE invites visitors to…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions’ Mary Savage celebrates 35 years of service
Mary Savage, director of Licensing at Caritas Family Solutions, recently celebrated 35 years of service dedicated to helping children find safe, loving homes and empowering foster families to make a lasting difference in their lives. Savage began her work in child welfare in 1990 and joined Caritas 15 years ago. She quickly found a supportive…
Read MoreMississippi Earthtones Festival issues Call for Art reminder; deadline
The hosts of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival are searching for an artist to design entryway banners for the 20th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival on Sept. 19, 2026. Hosts Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton Main Street, and the Jacoby Arts Center encourage interested artists to apply for this exciting opportunity. The banners will greet…
Read MoreNinth annual Schnucks Folds of Honor ‘Round Up at the Register’ raises $125K
Funds will provide 25 scholarships to families of military veterans and first responders Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced that Schnucks customers and the company pledged a gift of $125,000 to benefit Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of veterans and first responders who were killed or…
Read MoreThe Gori Law Firm welcomes new attorney to New Orleans office
The Gori Law Firm announces the start of Louisiana-based associate attorney Dalton Hirshorn. With a background in criminal defense and as a plaintiffs’ side litigator, Hirshorn now joins the firm’s asbestos litigation team and helps clients affected by asbestos exposure. “We’re excited to welcome Dalton to our firm and grow our litigation practice in New…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harriss helps secure $100K state grant for Madison County ETSB building
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) recently announced a $100,000 state grant to assist Madison County with the acquisition of a new facility that will support operations of the Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB). “Supporting our 911 system and emergency communications network is one of the most important investments we can make in…
Read MoreFreight Summit highlights urgency for inland waterways investment to strengthen U.S. supply chains
Keynote emphasized multimodal connectivity and infrastructure priorities The headline event of FreightWeekSTL 2026 brought industry leaders, freight stakeholders and transportation professionals together on a riverboat docked on the St. Louis riverfront to explore the vital role of inland waterways in the national freight network. Hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway, the June 10…
Read MoreBuilding on a legacy: SIU female aviators ready for 2026 Air Race Classic
Bisola Saliu didn’t know what to expect when she came to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation to pursue her goal as a pilot. It’s been a rewarding journey. Saliu, who is from Jos, Nigeria, is a three-degree SIU graduate and a certified flight instructor (CFI). Starting Tuesday, June 23, Saliu will compete — along with…
Read MoreTodd Schnuck Jr. named CFO for 1939 Group and operating companies, including Schnucks
1939 Group Inc. recently announced the promotion of Todd Schnuck Jr. to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for 1939 Group and the holding company’s operating companies – Festival Foods; Hometown Grocers Inc.; and Schnuck Markets Inc. Schnuck succeeds David Bell as CFO and will report directly to him, following Bell’s transition to president of 1939 Group…
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