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Childcare workers can earn college credit for experience at LC

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  Lewis and Clark Community College Child Development is now offering college course credit for work experience through its Prior Learning Assessment process. Childcare workers interested in pursuing a degree or certificate can save a semester’s worth of courses by participating in an assessment centered on virtual scenarios. The interactive assessment takes 60 to 90…

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SWIC to launch football program in Fall 2027

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  Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) has announced it will launch an intercollegiate football program, with its inaugural season set for Fall 2027. The team will compete as an Independent in Division I as part of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The addition of football reflects SWIC’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunities for student-athletes,…

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Voters narrow down to top 8 ‘coolest’ products made in Illinois

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“Makers Madness” contest lets public decide what is “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” The field of contenders for the 2026 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the top eight products to move ahead in the annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association…

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Eggs for Easter more affordable than last year

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  By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek  Consumers purchasing table eggs for Easter festivities will be welcomed by a lower price tag at the grocery store this year compared to 2025. However, laying hen depopulations caused by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continue to push volatility in the market. USDA reported as of March 13, HPAI in…

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Your voice, your impact: Madison County Mental Health Board launches 2026 Community Survey

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Madison County residents can help shape how local mental health resources grow and respond to community needs through the newly launched 2026 Community Mental Health Survey from the Madison County Mental Health Board (MCMHB). The survey, conducted every three years, helps ensure local tax levy funds address the evolving behavioral health needs of residents across…

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Are your meetings leaving performance on the table?

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By AMY NARISHKIN, PH.D. For the Illinois Business Journal “People keep turning our meetings into political debates. We’re not maximizing meeting engagement—and no one is actually listening,” a healthcare director told me. She wasn’t actually frustrated about “politics.” She was frustrated about lost execution. In healthcare, that doesn’t just waste time—it delays decisions, increases risk,…

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United Way of Greater St. Louis activates ‘Unite With Us Days’

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United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is bringing the region together through its Unite With Us Days. This is a coordinated community‑wide volunteer initiative designed to highlight the importance of volunteerism and how it helps communities continue to thrive. From April 10 through April 24, UWGSL invites individuals, families, and groups to give their time…

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Suspect arrested in O’Fallon bank robbery investigation

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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A man appeared in federal court last Wednesday to face a federal charge for allegedly robbing a bank in O’Fallon, Ill. George E. Habermehl, Jr., 62, is facing one count of bank robbery. “Anyone who robs a bank will face federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “The O’Fallon…

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Put the phone away: April marks Distracted Driving Month

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The Edwardsville Police Department has announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up April enforcement efforts in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. “Distracted driving endangers everyone, and we need the community’s support to keep our streets safe,”…

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