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Rep. Kevin Schmidt names Minerva Boutique as his ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) selected Minerva Boutique to be his “Business of the Month” for September 2025. Rep. Schmidt presented the owner, Catherine Donelle Gress, with an official certificate of recognition for sharing her vision and boutique style apparel with the Lebanon community. “Minerva Boutique is…
Read MoreTenth annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 back in primetime for 2026
The NTT INDYCAR Series recently announced that the 2026 season schedule will feature the 10th annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 presented by Axalta and Valvoline June 6-7, 2026, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. The event will be televised again in prime time on FOX. Coming off a successful prime-time televised event…
Read MoreHigh-ranking Sinaloa Cartel members charged with foreign terrorist organization material support, narcoterrorism
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – In a superseding indictment unsealed today, high-ranking members of the Sinaloa Cartel are facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in trafficking hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine into southern Illinois and laundering the proceeds to Mexico. “The Sinaloa Cartel relies on drug trafficking to finance its terrorism…
Read MoreDurbin hopes to meet with ICE this week about Chicago-area raids
Feds have left Illinois officials in the dark about immigration enforcement By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said there is a “chance” Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress get a long-requested meeting with immigration officials this week. Illinois leaders say they’ve been left largely uninformed about immigration enforcement actions in…
Read MoreEx-GOP nominee for AG Tom DeVore temporarily loses law license over inappropriate client relationship
DeVore rose to prominence filing lawsuits over COVID restrictions during pandemic By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Tom DeVore, who unsuccessfully ran as a Republican for Illinois attorney general in 2022, will lose his law license for 60 days, per a recent Illinois Supreme Court order. During the early months of the COVID-19…
Read MoreSCCTD secures $450K in federal funds for Fairview Heights-Swansea Trail Phase 1
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) has been awarded $450,000 in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds for the develop of Phase 1 of its Fairview Heights-Swansea Trail. This new 0.25-mile connector trail segment will extend from Illinois 161 and Sullivan Drive/Union Hill Road north to the existing MetroBikeLink System of trails. This is part…
Read MoreGovernor issues executive order to mitigate impact of Trump’s economic actions on Illinois’ budget
Gov. Pritzker directs agencies to identify reserves up to four percent of FY26 general funds, work to maintain core services On Sept. 23, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2025-05 directing state agencies to identify up to four percent of Fiscal Year 2026 General Funds appropriations to reserve in order to mitigate the impact…
Read MoreCorporation of OfficeMax, Office Depot stores acquired by Atlas Holdings
In the St. Louis Metro East region, OfficeMax stores are located in Fairview Heights and Glen Carbon. There are several OfficeMax/Office Depot locations within the St. Louis metro region footprint. The ODP Corporation to be acquired by Atlas Holdings in all-cash transaction The ODP Corporation shareholders to receive $28 per share in cash, representing a…
Read MoreNew IDOT initiative to attract young talent, bring onboard civil engineers
Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi has announced a new initiative to attract and retain top civil engineering talent – and show up-and-coming professionals that the Illinois Department of Transportation is the right place to spend their career. The new Intern to Hire program will help college interns transition to full-time employment at the agency upon…
Read MoreArchon returns to Collinsville Oct. 3-5: ‘Con’ draws authors, artists, other creatives
Since 1977, Archon has brought authors, artists, other creatives, along with science fiction and fantasy fans, together for a weekend of professional development and fun. Highlights of the weekend include over 200 panels featuring professional guests speaking on various subjects; scores of authors, artists and other creatives; a 10,000-square-foot dealers room; the Archon Art Show;…
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