Rep. Kevin Schmidt donates March pay raise to CESNA Food Pantry
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has been donating his legislative pay raise to different local organizations throughout his district for three years. He voted against politician pay raises and chose to give it back to the community to help families in need. This month he donated various items to the CESNA Food Pantry in New…
Read MoreLevy appointed executive vice chancellor for medical affairs, dean of WashU Medicine
Bruce D. Levy, MD, is an accomplished physician-scientist and a highly regarded leader in academic medicine Bruce D. Levy, MD, a highly regarded leader in academic medicine and an accomplished physician-scientist, has been named executive vice chancellor for medical affairs and dean of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — one of the…
Read MoreSIUE’s Lovejoy Library hosts ‘Mobile Memory Lab’ March 24-25
Dust off those old photographs and unbox those heirlooms. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library is hosting a free Digitization Day event to help area residents preserve history for generations to come. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, Digitization Day is a unique opportunity for community members to play an active role…
Read MoreMidAmerica St. Louis Airport launches GoodMaps indoor navigation
Community event introduces new technology designed to support travelers of all abilities, reinforcing BLV’s reputation as the region’s easiest, most accessible airport MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) has announced the launch of GoodMaps, a state-of-the-art indoor navigation and accessible digital mapping platform that transforms how travelers navigate the terminal. As MidAmerica St. Louis Airport…
Read MoreACT recognizes drivers for years of perfect safety
Agency for Community Transit (ACT) Board of Directors recently recognized three employees for achieving significant safe driving milestones while serving the community through public transportation. Employees recognized for their years of safe driving include: Mike Taylor, Demand Response Driver – 10 Years of Perfect Safety Dave Forbes, Fixed Route Driver – 10 Years of…
Read MoreIDOL On-Site: Ensuring safety in trenching operations – resources for Illinois contractors
Article summary: Ensuring Safety in Trenching Operations – Resources for Illinois Contractors: As construction season begins in Illinois, contractors must prioritize safety in trenching operations due to increased risks of cave-ins. OSHA emphasizes the importance of soil analysis and protective measures in trenches deeper than five feet. Employers are encouraged to utilize the free resources…
Read MoreMajor three-day auction offers complete 2,000,000-SF Alton steel mill facility
A rare opportunity is coming to the industrial marketplace as a complete Special Bar Quality (SBQ) steel mill facility in Alton, Ill., prepares to be sold through a major three-day online auction. The sale will feature an extensive array of heavy steel-making equipment, rolling mill systems, plant infrastructure, material handling assets, and large inventories…
Read MoreLC’s College for Kids adds new classes to summer lineup
More fun is coming to the College for Kids lineup this summer at Lewis and Clark Community College. In addition to the usual schedule of creative and entertaining learning opportunities offered each summer, K-Pop Demon Hunters: Music, Culture and Confidence; Blazers Bureau of Investigation: Crime Solvers; and Blazers Bureau of Investigation: Junior Detectives have…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois upgrading 3.5 miles of natural gas pipeline in St. Clair County
Ameren Illinois customers traveling through Cahokia Heights and O’Fallon will see energy infrastructure improvements underway beginning in April. Crews will replace natural gas steel pipeline and upgrade it to new corrosion-resistant polyethylene material. Crews from Jayne Excavating are working on behalf of Ameren Illinois to upgrade nearly 1.7 miles of pipeline and upgrade the service…
Read MoreDurbin issues statement on Juliana Stratton winning Illinois democratic primary election
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced his decision to not seek re-election in a video message to Illinois voters last April. Upon the conclusion and outcome of the recent Illinois Democratic primary election, Durbin released the following statement, celebrating Juliana Stratton’s winning bid to succeed him in the U.S. Senate: “The people of…
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