Area News

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SIUE has been narrowing the digital divide in St. Clair and Madison Counties by partnering with the Tech Access Group, (TAG). Founded as a social enterprise with a mission to provide digital access through refurbished devices, broadband connectivity and digital skills training—TAG is set to open its…

As the St. Louis region faces an unprecedented range of challenges, the community campaign has never been more important. Currently, 43 percent of households in the region are unable to meet monthly essential needs like rent, utilities, food, transportation, and medical costs. To help empower our neighbors, UWGSL is bringing together individuals, companies, unions, and…

Bill Thomas is a man with big ideas and a passion for both Route 66 and Atlanta, the Illinois town he’s called home for more than four decades. His work to bring those big ideas to life makes him something of a giant among men, but he’s also a man among giants: American giants, to…

Ameren Illinois customers have received nearly $58 million this year for bill assistance; new program offers additional support Income-qualified customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills can apply for payment assistance from Ameren through their local Illinois LIHEAP agency, thanks to a new program offering an additional $150 in support. This support comes…

Join World Wide Technology Raceway for community, inspiration, and celebration The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation will host its third annual JJK 5K Run & Walk on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at the World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill. Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in this unique…

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) Board of Trustees recently approved a feasibility study to connect SCCTD’s Orchard Loop Trail to the former Army Reserve Center and the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds. SCCTD is investing $22,500 in this study – which will be led by local engineering firm TWM – to examine the potential for a…

Lincoln University was joined by S. M. Wilson representatives and several others as it celebrated the grand re-opening of its newly renovated Dawson Hall. Event attendees included university and government officials, community leaders, students, faculty, staff and local residents. “A complete overhaul of Dawson Hall was needed, and we are incredibly proud of how the…

Annual giveback pushes total community contributions to more than $3.6 million The Gateway to Innovation (G2I) Conference recently announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Giveback program, awarding a total of $305,002 to St. Louis-area organizations to support technology-related needs and IT workforce development. Since its founding, the conference has contributed more than $3.6 million…