Area News
Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy opens in new East Alton facility Sept. 2
Nonprofit school launches first year; seeks $80,000 for urgent HVAC upgrade Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy (RCLA) will open its 2025–26 school year on Sept. 2, 2025, at a new location: A leased portion of the River Bend Calvary Chapel facility at 4 St. Kevins Dr., East Alton, IL 62024. The 501(c)(3) non- profit Christian school…
Read MoreSIU Simon Institute’s fall 2025 agenda focuses on diplomacy, politics, philanthropy
Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will bring leaders in diplomacy, politics and philanthropy to campus. “Consistent with Paul Simon’s vision of the institute, we are bringing to campus a wide range of voices and will consider critical issues this fall: the health of our democracy, the challenge facing American diplomacy and the roles…
Read MoreIntersect Illinois relaunches as Illinois Economic Development Corporation
Organization rebrands and relaunches, unveiling record year of growth On Aug. 25, 2025, Intersect Illinois, the state’s business development arm, announced its relaunch as the Illinois Economic Development Corporation—an evolution that comes as the Illinois EDC announced it recorded 701 business expansions or relocations in the state, an increase of 59% over the previous fiscal year.…
Read MoreGovernor announces launch of legal hotline, resource hub for LGBTQIA+ community
In light of federal threats, IL Pride Connect includes a statewide legal hotline and website with information to support LGBTQIA+ individuals and their families On Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of IL Pride Connect, a new statewide resource hub and first of its kind legal hotline that expands access to…
Read MoreHelp wanted: Snowplow drivers for the IDOT team
Looking for extra income and a possible leg up on full-time employment? The Illinois Department of Transportation is taking applications for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal and other maintenance duties throughout the state as part of the annual Snowbird program. “Snowbirds play a critical role in keeping Illinois moving and the public safe…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy champions Perrin’s National Asbestos Litigation Conference
Senior Partner Perry Browder serves as conference co-chair, other partners slated to present; firm is Platinum Sponsor Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that the firm has partnered with Perrin Conferences in support of this year’s National Asbestos Litigation Conference, which will…
Read MoreIllinois Federation of Teachers issues statement on National Guard deployment to Chicago
Illinois Federation of Teachers President Dan Montgomery issued the following statement today in response to news reports that the Trump administration is deploying the National Guard to Chicago. “The Illinois Federation of Teachers strongly condemns the decision by the Trump administration to send the National Guard into Chicago. There is no basis for sending soldiers…
Read MoreGovernor issues fact sheet on public safety, violence prevention in Illinois
While Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard to Chicago, a united Illinois and Chicago stand by sound policies and strong local law enforcement that make it safer than many red states While the Trump Administration plans to deploy the National Guard, active-duty military, or federal agents into Democratic-led states, Illinois is showing that smart,…
Read MoreDCFS timeline in foster child’s death reveals 10 caseworkers, but no credible findings of abuse
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had refused to make details public Article Summary Two months after it was first requested, the Illinois Department of Children Family Services released a timeline of involvement with a Fairview Heights foster child who died in the agency’s care. Mackenzi Felmlee had 10 caseworkers from 2019 to 2024…
Read MoreUnited Methodist Church buys billboard space that hosted Proud Boys sign
‘Hate Divides, love Unites’ will be message on southern Illinois sign By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The regional Methodist Church conference in central and southern Illinois has purchased billboard space where a Proud Boys billboard once stood. The church’s message is designed to promote love and tolerance instead of hate and division.…
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