State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) is now accepting applications for paid spring legislative internships at her district office in Edwardsville. The program offers undergraduate students interested in government, public policy, or public affairs a hands-on opportunity to gain real-world experience serving the community. “Our interns play an incredibly important role in helping us…

Grant funding supports the state’s continued effort to build a pipeline of talent and increase access to good-paying jobs for historically underrepresented populations Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently awarded more than $17 million in funding to 39 program recipients, serving up to nearly 2,000 community members statewide,…

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is collecting “Valentines for Veterans” cards and drawings at his district office in Cahokia Heights. He is encouraging students and residents of all ages to make Valentine cards with a special thank you, including well-wishes to veterans that served our nation in the U.S. Armed Forces. “I believe the small…

Public will choose best infrastructure project from list of honor nominees The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has launched the fourth annual Engineering Works competition as part of its Engineering Excellence Awards program, inviting the public to vote for the most outstanding engineering project in Illinois. The contest highlights innovative infrastructure…