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LC to host job fair on Nov. 6 on its Godfrey campus
Lewis and Clark Community College invites both students and members of the public to a job fair this November. Those seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment are encouraged to bring their resumés and take advantage of the opportunity to interact with roughly 40 area employers that have positions to fill. The LC Fall Career…
Read MoreGovernor joins region leaders in the Metro East to mark history with celebrations
Photos by Melissa Crockett Meske/Illinois Business Journal By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker was downstate to deliver some big news — worthy of not one, but two celebrations. First celebration stop: Fairmont City His first stop was in Fairmont City, where…
Read More‘Give Kids A Smile:’ Illinois legislators tour SIU SDM during free dental care event
“They cleaned my teeth really good, and now they feel a lot better,” said eight-year-old Kazan Mohammad who visited Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) during Give Kids A Smile (GKAS), a day of free comprehensive dental care for children aged three to 13. This day of care, which involved all…
Read MoreEconomy, disease pressure push turkey prices upward
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek A combination of challenges on U.S. farms has pushed turkey prices higher as the calendar nears Thanksgiving, with wholesale prices up about 40%. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) economist Bernt Nelson pointed to economic challenges and increased disease pressure as the leading causes in a recent Market Intel analysis. “Highly…
Read MoreIllinois video gambling mogul to seek GOP gubernatorial nomination
Rick Heidner owns the third-largest video gaming terminal operator in Illinois By BRENDEN MOORE Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Video gambling mogul Rick Heidner joins a crowded GOP primary field that includes former state Sen. Darren Bailey, conservative think tank founder Ted Dabrowski and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick. Heidner and his wife, Alisa, own…
Read MoreImmigration officials seek to justify use of force on Chicago-area protesters
In hearing on crowd control tactics, officials say no agents have been disciplined By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Immigration officials overseeing the Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Midway Blitz” were ordered to appear in Chicago federal court on Monday. The judge sought an explanation of why federal immigration agents have used tear…
Read MoreJudge’s block on deploying National Guard extended indefinitely as Supreme Court weighs case
It’s unclear when high court might rule on administration’s plea for intervention By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Deployment of the National Guard in Illinois will remain blocked indefinitely after the Trump administration on Wednesday proposed extending U.S. District Judge April Perry’s temporary restraining order until final judgment in the case. The agreement…
Read MoreFestival Foods, Hometown Grocers, Schnuck Markets join together with new family holding company
1939 Group Inc. completes purchase of 51 Wisconsin grocery stores, welcoming 8,000 new teammates to their family of companies Todd Schnuck, chairman and CEO of 1939 Group Inc., announced the official closing of the purchase of Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers. The completed transaction brings the new family of companies’ store footprint to 164 stores.…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raise $1,390 for Kellsie’s Hope Foundation
In October, Revity Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,390 for Kellsie’s Hope Foundation through the Revity Threads of Kindness Program. This program, funded by employees, allows Revity Credit Union staff to embody the credit union’s philosophy of people helping people. By contributing a monthly monetary donation to a local organization, employees can enjoy…
Read MoreEast-West Gateway announces its 2025 Outstanding Local Government Achievement honorees
East-West Gateway recently announced its slate of 2025 Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OLGA) award honorees. Six individuals were chosen to receive the awards out of a pool of 28 nominations, each of which were noted for doing important work for the betterment of the St. Louis region in the organization’s official announcement. The OLGA awards…
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