First Mid honors top employee volunteers with donations to local nonprofits
First Mid employees continue to make a meaningful difference beyond the workplace, contributing more than 18,000 volunteer hours in 2025. Each year, the company recognizes five team members whose dedication to service stands out among their peers. In honor of their commitment, each honoree selects a nonprofit organization to receive a $500 donation from First…
Read MoreSchnucks announces Easter 2026 holiday hours
All Schnucks stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 5 so that teammates can spend time with their families and loved ones. Stores will reopen at their normally scheduled time on Monday, April 6.
Read MoreNASCAR’s Bill France Cup celebrates Route 66’s 100th with downstate Illinois tour
The most coveted trophy in the NASCAR Cup Series, the Bill France Cup, made a special appearance across southwestern Illinois last week, traveling along the legendary Route 66 as part of a celebration of the “Mother Road’s” 100th anniversary and a preview of the upcoming Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Chase race on Sept.…
Read MoreState Rep. Katie Stuart launches Community Women’s Caucus
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) will begin holding monthly Community Women’s Caucus meetings across Metro East communities. The Caucus was born from conversations at a Women’s Community Advisory Committee held in Stuart’s district last month, with attendees advocating for more spaces for women-led community advocacy and engagement. “My district and I run a series of…
Read MoreNight owls to early birds: Entry-level employees to executives; new survey reveals
Analysis finds energy patterns shift with career progression, raising questions about how chronotype influences promotion and leadership For decades, workplaces have catered to morning people through early meetings, 9-to-5 schedules, and leaders who pride themselves on being the first in the office. But new research from Herrmann International, in collaboration with MyPerfectResume®, shows these systems…
Read MoreLC to welcome employers, job seekers to April 8 career fair
Lewis and Clark Community College invites both students and members of the public to the 2026 Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, April 8. Those seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment are encouraged to bring their resumé and take advantage of the opportunity to interact with about 40 area employers that have positions to fill. This…
Read MoreSt. Louis Lambert International Airport releases annual report
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) recently announced the release of its 2025 STL Annual Report. This report is a summary of various airport operations and a compilation of specific airport data. The report can be found online on the Public Notices and Reports page at FlySTL.com. The 2025 STL Annual Report includes updates on…
Read MoreJackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation awarded $100K Boeing grant to expand programming
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation recently announced that it has received a $100,000 grant from Boeing to support the expansion of its signature Jackie Joyner-Kersee Winning in Life® program, an evidence-based initiative designed to equip youth with the skills, mindset, and support needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Founded by Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee,…
Read MoreUPDATE: St. Clair County I-64 westbound lane closures rescheduled to April 8
March 31, 2026 UPDATE: Due to expected inclement weather, the lane closures on I-64 originally scheduled for tomorrow have been postponed to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8. All lanes are expected to reopen by 9 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that westbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to…
Read MoreLewis and Clark staff graphic designer earns national marketing award
Lewis and Clark Community College Graphic Designer Tanja Jackson has received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s 2026 national conference in March in Washington, D.C. The Silver Paragon Award for Computer-Generated Illustration celebrates Jackson’s original art & design for the River Bend Arena…
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