Legislators host community shred, clean-up day in Wood River April 25
In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss (R- 56th– Glen Carbon) and Representative Amy Elik (R- 111th– Alton) are inviting area residents to take part in a free Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day to be held from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Wood River Police…
Read MoreNew survey finds most U.S. farmers can’t afford fertilizer
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A nationwide survey conducted by American Farm Bureau Federation shows 70 percent of respondents cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. More than 5,700 farmers from every state and Puerto Rico responded to the survey, which was conducted April 3 through 11. In Illinois, more than…
Read MoreBritish Airways new St. Louis route officially takes flight
British Airways has officially touched down in St. Louis, Mo. (STL), with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) arriving on time at approximately 7:30 p.m. local time on April 19, 2026. Home to the iconic Gateway Arch, St. Louis now becomes the airline’s 27th U.S. destination served directly from London. The…
Read MoreSIU fashion studies students take center stage with fashion, merchandising concepts
Several students come from the Metro East region Brightly lit third-floor studio lights in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Quigley Hall on late nights in early April mean one thing — the clock is ticking for students to complete their bold, artistic visions for the Fashion Studies program’s Student Showcase and Fashion Show on Thursday, April 23. “I’m…
Read MoreNext eCycling event at LC set for May 1 and 2
Lewis and Clark Community College and CJD E-Cycling will host a community e-Waste event from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon, Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2, in the Tolle Lane parking lot across from the college’s Godfrey Campus. Most items will be accepted for free, providing community members with a secure, Earth-friendly option for discarding…
Read MoreSIU Simmons Law School law scholars’ conversation series begins April 22
The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is launching a new initiative highlighting the scholarly work of law school faculty — with an inaugural guest whose career, Dean Hannah Brenner Johnson said, “is a model of what it looks like to combine teaching and scholarship with a deep commitment to public service.” The first “Simmons Law…
Read MoreRIP Outdoor Pest Solutions brings customer-focused pest control to Metro East
What began as an opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a customer-centered small business serving communities across the Metro East. With guidance from the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, RIP Outdoor Pest Solutions, founded by Rebecca Harper, is a locally owned pest control company specializing in outdoor…
Read MoreSuicide prevention awareness and education expansion passed Senate
State Senator Christopher Belt’s measure to increase access to life-saving mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across the state passed the Senate. “This legislation strengthens access to support for individuals facing a mental health crisis,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will also give students tools and lessons to understand their feelings and know where…
Read MoreFreightWeekSTL 2026 set for week of June 8; registration now open
Set for June 8 through 12, the ninth annual event will feature innovations, investments and trends shaping global supply chains FreightWeekSTL is set for June 8 through 12, with registration now open for the various sessions of this leading freight and logistics event. Being hosted by the St. Louis Regional Freightway for the ninth consecutive…
Read MoreMooneyham Art presents ‘Nature Framed’ and ‘Authenticity Is the new Gimmick’
Mooneyham Art’s gallery announces the hosting of two new exhibitions, with works by Devin “Itchy” Gable and Carol Bock. The opening reception will take place starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9 at Mooneyham Art Gallery, 305 State St., Alton. This dynamic dual-artist exhibition features the visceral, identity-driven paintings of Gable alongside the internationally…
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