Schnucks customers, company give $100,000 to support the Urban League
Funds were raised through a “Round Up at the Register” in February Schnuck Markets Inc. and the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis (ULSTL) have announced that Schnucks customers and the company donated a total of $100,000 to support the Urban League through the sixth annual “Round Up at the Register” campaign in February. Customers donated…
Read MoreAG Raoul issues 2025 public access report during Sunshine Week
In recognition of Sunshine Week, Attorney General Kwame Raoul has released the Public Access Counselor Annual Report with details of a sampling of over 6,000 new matters received in 2025, as well as other matters the Public Access Counselor (PAC) addressed last year. The PAC works to increase transparency in Illinois government by resolving disputes regarding…
Read MoreFBLA Collegiate chapter at L&C dominates state leadership conference
All eight competing students earn spots at National Leadership Conference in June in Las Vegas Lewis and Clark Community College made history on Feb. 27–28, 2026, hosting the Illinois Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference for the first time —and delivering a standout performance in the process. LC’s eight competing students…
Read More‘Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward’ conference returns April 1 and 2
Firms large and small that want to participate in Illinois Department of Transportation projects are encouraged to mark their calendars for Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Reward on April 1 and 2 at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield. Hosted by IDOT’s Office of Business and Workforce Diversity, the conference provides female- and minority-owned businesses with opportunities to…
Read MoreSupport employee health and wealth: Spending account benefits guide
By BRIAN HUTCHIN In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for employers to focus on attracting and retaining employees. The current competitive market environment and higher expectations from candidates mean employers need to differentiate themselves, and one way to do this is with workplace benefits. Workforce retention resources While some employment metrics are promising…
Read MoreArkansas man sentenced to 17+ years for robbing Maryville motel
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A district judge sentenced an Arkansas man to 210 months’ imprisonment after he admitted to robbing a motel in Maryville at gunpoint. Rickey Martin, Jr., 36, pleaded guilty in November to one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandish and use of a firearm during a crime…
Read More6 in 10 hiring managers say creative thinkers are ‘more valuable’ than coders
A new Resume.org survey finds creative skills have surpassed technical ones in perceived value, and most employers believe creative workers are harder for AI to replace. The survey of 991 U.S. hiring managers found: 57% of hiring managers say an employee with strong creative thinking, communication, and storytelling skills is more valuable than one with…
Read MoreMadison County officials return to renovated boardroom
Madison County officials resumed meeting in the Board Room last week after months of renovation to improve the safety, accessibility and functionality of the 34-year-old space. Board members held their first committee meeting on March 11, 2026, in the updated room. They will hold their first County Board meeting at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.…
Read MoreCommunity college to community impact: L&C alumna continues shaping affordable housing
For Lewis and Clark Community College Alumna Destini Lednicky, making the decision to attend L&C was a turning point. What began as a local and affordable option quickly became the place where she built the confidence and support system that has been an integral part of getting her to where she is today in…
Read MoreFirst bus bench installations in Belleville unveiled during ribbon cutting
Goal is to help build better bus stops through the addition of a basic amenity – a bench An idea to improve the rider experience at bus stops without seating—often referred to as “forgotten stops”—has quickly become a transformative regional initiative. In less than a year, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in…
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