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Madison County Title hosting June 11 open house, summer outdoor party
Madison County Title Company is inviting the public to its Summer Outdoor Party & Open House as the firm celebrates its new Edwardsville location at 217 South Main Street. The community is welcome to join the firm from 4 to 8 p.m. on June 11 for an evening of food, drinks, music, and community as it…
Read MoreTwo Rivers Bank & Trust becomes First Mid Bank & Trust
Two Rivers Bank & Trust (Two Rivers) will officially become First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) this coming weekend. Two Rivers banking centers will close Friday evening, June 12, and reopen Monday, June 15, as First Mid banking centers. Since First Mid completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group Inc., the parent company…
Read MoreMetro East robotic-assisted surgery expands: HSHS’s third da Vinci system
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has recently installed a third robotic-assisted surgical system, the da Vinci® 5, to continue to enhance the surgical offerings and access to patients in the Metro East region. The minimally invasive robotic surgical system, funded fully by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation, can be used across a spectrum of procedures for…
Read MoreRedbird Bus Service adds third bus for 2026 Cardinals home games
Due to strong demand from Metro East riders, St. Clair County Transit District has expanded its Redbird Bus service, increasing from two to three buses for select 2026 St. Louis Cardinals home games. In partnership with Vandalia Bus Lines Inc., the service continues to offer a safe, convenient and affordable way for fans to…
Read MoreTransit + Trails: Partners urge residents to ‘Mix Up How You Move’
Hundreds of miles of trails on both sides of the river connect to transit stops, making it easy—and seamless—to explore the region using a combination of bus, train and trails. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is therefore partnering with St. Clair County Transit District, Great Rivers Greenway and Madison County Transit to encourage residents to…
Read MoreCahokia Heights Fine Dining is Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen Cahokia Heights Fine Dining as his “Business of The Month.” The upscale restaurant is owned and operated by Zeleke Awash and offers customers a fine dining experience in Cahokia Heights. “If you reside in Cahokia Heights or just visiting and…
Read MoreWhat does an El Nino summer mean for Illinois crops?
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As tropical weather patterns suggest a shift to El Nino conditions, FarmWeek interviewed Eric Snodgrass, a principal atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, to see what Illinois farmers should be watching as summer nears. Q: What is the short-term weather forecast for Illinois? A: The beginning of June is going to…
Read MoreSouthwestern Illinois College announces new dental hygiene, dental assisting programs
Southwestern Illinois College has announced plans to launch a new Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs beginning in Fall 2027, pending final approval and accreditation. The programs are expected to be offered at the college’s Fairview Heights location. The new programs are being developed to help meet the growing demand for skilled dental professionals throughout…
Read MoreLane closures on Illinois 255 at Seminary Road begin June 8
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lane closures on Illinois 255 between Seminary Road and the Illinois 255/U.S. 67 split north of Godfrey in Madison County will begin Monday, June 8, weather permitting. One lane will remain open in each direction. The closures are necessary for pavement resurfacing. The project is expected to be…
Read MoreWeek of June activities kicks off Edwardsville’s Route 66 centennial celebration
The City of Edwardsville is jump-starting its Route 66 centennial celebration this month with a week’s worth of fun activities for all ages, including concerts, a movie under the stars, a pickleball tournament, a 10K race, a visit by Lightning McQueen of “Cars” fame and, of course, the extravaganza that is the Edwardsville Route 66…
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