Bromaghim’s leadership of OSF Saint Anthony’s Emergency Services brings career full circle
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] For Traci Bromaghim, a career in emergency medicine has come full circle. Today, Bromaghim serves as director of emergency services at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, overseeing the emergency department, emergency medical services program, emergency management program, stroke program and clinical…
Read MoreLC connects with communities through summer road trips
Lewis and Clark Community College is hitting the road this summer through its new “LC Road Trip” outreach initiative. Throughout June and July, LC staff members will travel to libraries, community centers, and public locations across the community college district to connect with prospective students and families. They will answer questions about enrollment, provide…
Read More‘Power of 15:’ Two Bunker Hill grads receive degree, diploma together
Bunker Hill High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at a graduation ceremony May 15, but for two graduates, the night was doubly important. Grace Burris and Vivien Wilcox were among those who received their high school diplomas that night, but they also received their associate degrees from Lewis and Clark Community College. “Both…
Read MoreIDOL On-Site: Too hot to handle? Navigating OSHA’s new heat safety rules
As the sun climbs higher and afternoon shadows fade, the temperature rises, making it the perfect time to review your business’s Heat Illness Prevention Program. In April 2026, OSHA introduced a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat, broadening its scope to include more indoor and outdoor industries. This article outlines the industries, activities, and…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Godfrey’s Cook Street closure begins June 22
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the closure of Cook Street between Greenwood Lane and Pierce Lane in Godfrey beginning Monday, June 22, weather permitting, for road reconstruction. During the closure, access to properties within the work zone will be maintained via Illinois 3 using the newly constructed section of Cook Street. The west…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police Department launches Fourth of July traffic safety campaign
The Edwardsville Police Department has announced a Fourth of July traffic safety campaign focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Enforcement takes place between June 19 and July 6, covering the summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re asking for your cooperation. If you are driving, don’t drink or use impairing substances. Our…
Read MoreSIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning historian to assess U.S. presidency
On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, David Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, will discuss the United States and the American presidency next week with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Kennedy, a professor emeritus of history at Stanford University, will join John Shaw, institute director, for a virtual discussion on Tuesday,…
Read MoreEducators explore Ag Coast of America, career pathways in logistics and aviation
Immersive experiences during FreightWeekSTL highlight multimodal freight network and expanding career opportunities The St. Louis Regional Freightway hosted a riverboat cruise on June 11 as part of FreightWeekSTL 2026, offering educators and other industry leaders an up-close look at the Ag Coast of America and the multimodal infrastructure that supports the region’s role as…
Read MoreLaw students gaining hands-on experience through internships at State’s Attorney’s Office
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has welcomed a new class of summer interns who will gain hands-on experience working alongside prosecutors and staff in a wide range of criminal justice matters. Throughout the summer, interns will have the opportunity to assist with legal research, observe court proceedings, support case preparation, and learn directly…
Read MoreMetro East Humane Society is hosting fundraiser calendar contest
Entries and voting opens June 22nd: gogophotocontest.com/metroeasthumanesociety Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is hosting its fundraiser calendar contest, with entries and voting open from June 22 through Aug. 10, 2026. This contest has a set fundraising goal of $15,000 to continue MEHS’s mission of improving animal welfare in the St. Louis Metro East region. The…
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