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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…

HBT Financial Inc. (NASDAQ: HBT) (the “Company” or “HBT Financial” or “HBT”), the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company (“Heartland Bank”), and CNB Bank Shares Inc. (OTC: CNBN) (“CNBN”), the holding company for CNB Bank & Trust N.A. (“CNB Bank”), yesterday jointly announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which CNBN…

As Halloween approaches, the Edwardsville Police Department is urging everyone to drive sober, buckle up, be alert for pedestrians and follow traffic laws. With children and families out after dark for trick-or-treating and community events, officers will be stepping up enforcement to keep the streets safe. “Driving under the influence — whether from alcohol, cannabis,…

UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) announced on Oct. 16 that it has successfully completed its systems and brand conversion of Heartland Financial USA Inc. This milestone is the final component of the largest acquisition in UMB’s 112-year history, which officially closed on Jan. 31, 2025. This acquisition expanded UMB’s footprint from eight to 13 states…

  TWM Inc., a leading engineering and geospatial firms in the greater St. Louis area, recently announced that its Longview Boulevard Improvements in Kirkwood, Mo., has been recognized as the 2025 Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Missouri Chapter, earning the award in the Transportation – Less than $1,000,000 category.…

Due to inclement weather, Fairmount Park Casino & Racing has decided to postpone its inaugural Family Miracle Day event to Saturday, October 25. It was originally scheduled for Oct. 18. New family-friendly event will benefit Children’s Miracle Network and local hospitals Fairmount Park Casino and Racing has announced a special community event in partnership with…

Direct economic impact of St. Clair County Transit District’s operations is $129.5 million annually The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), in conjunction with Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), commissioned a six-month Economic Impact of St. Clair County Transit District study to help quantify the impact public transit has on the economic viability of the…