Area News
St. Clair County hosting donation drive supporting deployed Scott AFB airmen
Updated June 9, 2026: This event has been RESCHEDULED to THURSDAY, JULY 9. The time and location remain the same, as do all other details. St. Clair County is inviting area residents to come together in support of deployed airmen by participating in a special donation drive on Thursday, July 9, 2026. The effort…
Read MoreMen’s Health Month highlights urgent need for rural Illinois healthcare access
As Men’s Health Month is recognized this June, the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network (ICAHN) is encouraging men to prioritize preventive care, mental health, and early screenings—while also drawing attention to the unique healthcare challenges facing men in rural communities. Data from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) shows Illinois men continue to experience…
Read More‘Glentennial’ Homecoming June 19-20: Plans finalized, sponsors announced
Plans are officially finalized for a milestone celebration as the Village of Glen Carbon prepares to host its 100th Homecoming celebration on Main Street. This year’s “Glentennial” theme promises two days of carnival rides, live entertainment, great food and family-friendly fun during Father’s Day weekend on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20. Celebrating a…
Read MoreLane closures on Illinois 203 at Branding Drive begin June 8
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that intermittent lane closures will be in place on Illinois 203 between Branding Drive and the Interstate 270 ramps beginning Monday, June 8, weather permitting. One lane will remain open in each direction. The closures are necessary for pavement patching. The project is expected to be completed by…
Read MoreIllinois American Water completes purchase of Prairie Path Water Company
Prairie Path Water Company is part of the Nexus Water Group Systems Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company Inc. (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Prairie Path Water Company’s (“Prairie Path”) water and wastewater systems in Illinois…
Read MoreRotary Club of Swansea hosts successful 23rd annual 5K Run/Walk
More than 100 participants raised money for student scholarships The Rotary Club of Swansea hosted their 23rd annual “Service Above Self” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 30, 2026, which began and ended at Wolf Branch Elementary School. More than 100 participants of all ages helped to support the Chad Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund which…
Read MoreChamber’s choice: Recognizing those who have made a difference in the Riverbend
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] All photos by Melissa Crockett Meske/Illinois Business Journal The fifth annual Chamber Choice Awards Luncheon, hosted by the RiverBend Growth Association, took place on May 27, 2026, in the Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. The sold-out event also celebrated the…
Read MoreO’Fallon provides recent update on municipal electricity aggregation program
In May, the City of O’Fallon, Ill., renewed its municipal electricity aggregation program with Homefield Energy at a fixed rate of $0.1279 per kWh through May 2027. Ameren has since announced their summer rate (June-Sept 2026), which is slightly lower at $0.11326 per kWh. In October, Ameren will release its non-summer rate (October – May…
Read MoreWSIE steps into a new era with a stronger signal
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s jazz radio station, WSIE 88.7 — The Sound, is a feature story in The St. Louis American, highlighting the station’s new tower and HD transmitter and what it means for listeners across the bi-state region. Written by Kenya Vaughn, the piece captures a ribbon-cutting ceremony held May 13 at WSIE’s Dunham Hall studios on the SIUE…
Read MoreGlen Carbon approved for STAR Bond District establishment, NOVA district designation
Following Governor JB Pritzker’s signing of the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy (STAR Bond) Act, the Village of Glen Carbon formally notified the State of Illinois of its intent to pursue the establishment of a STAR Bond District. The designation expands the village’s economic development toolkit and creates opportunities to thoughtfully evaluate destination-oriented projects that…
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