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Illinois treasurer faces no GOP challenger as 2026 primary ballots take shape
Gubernatorial, congressional contests draw big fields for the March primaries By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois Article Summary More than 630 candidates submitted petitions to run for state, federal and judicial office — including dozens seeking to take advantage of a generational turnover in the state’s congressional delegation. Seven Republicans are vying for the GOP…
Read MoreIllinois bill ‘decouples’ state, federal taxes, raising revenue and angering businesses
State level changes are in response to revenue-reducing federal tax policies By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois lawmakers approved a bill last week to “decouple” some state taxes on businesses from the federal government. The changes allow Illinois to collect more taxes from corporations after the federal domestic policy bill passed this…
Read MoreSpectrum donates $2,500 to Collinsville Food Pantry
Spectrum recently made a $2,500 donation to Collinsville Food Pantry that will help provide critical resources to the city’s residents in need of food. Food pantry clients can “shop” for their groceries and choose what they need and will use. Special services are provided during the holidays as well as emergency food boxes for crisis…
Read MoreNext monthly lymphedema education meeting is Nov. 6
Monthly education meetings take place on first Thursday OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. The featured special guest speaker is Kren Harmon, psychotherapist, OSF Saint Anthony’s Psychological Services. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema…
Read MoreMadison County Clerk Linda Andreas working with Coroner’s office to ensure election integrity
Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas announced today that her office has begun utilizing data from the office of Madison County Coroner Nick Novacich to ensure that deceased residents are promptly and accurately removed from the county’s voter registration rolls. The collaboration reinforces Andreas’ commitment to election integrity and transparency. “Utilizing this information from the…
Read MoreBJC Health unveils new enterprise brand, dropping ‘System’ from name, logo
Evolved enterprise name and logo unites two regions under cohesive identity On Nov. 4, 2025, BJC Health (formerly BJC Health System) unveiled its new evolved brand, dropping the word “System” from its name and logo. The new brand unites the organization’s two regions, BJC HealthCare in the East and Saint Luke’s in the West, under a…
Read MoreExplore SIUE graduate, professional programs during Nov. 17 open house
Individuals interested in advancing their education or taking their careers to the next level are invited to explore Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s wide variety of graduate and professional programs at its upcoming, in-person Open House event. Hosted from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the Morris University Center’s International Room on the SIUE…
Read MorePublic comment sought on proposed Relocated Illinois 3 improvements in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements to approximately two miles of the Relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The meeting will be held: 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 East St. Louis Community College Center 601 James R.…
Read MoreFrom State Senator Belt: For those who have earned it, a second chance is possible
Marking a significant step forward in criminal justice reform, state Senator Christopher Belt supported a transformative approach to providing second chances while maintaining critical public safety protections. “The Clean Slate Act gives hope to those looking to start over and do better,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “It is important to note that this bill only includes…
Read MoreSt. Clair County launches food drive to support Scott Air Force Base personnel
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, St. Clair County is hosting a food drive for the community to support the Airmen and civilian personnel at Scott Air Force Base experiencing financial hardship due to missed paychecks and uncertainty during this time. Organized by St. Clair County’s Department of Military Affairs in partnership with the…
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