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Prairie Farms named as official partner of World Wide Technology Raceway
Officials from World Wide Technology Raceway announced recently that Prairie Farms Dairy, a national leader in the dairy industry, has joined as an official partner and will serve as the official sponsor of the iconic “Wall of Fire” and post-race fireworks at INDYCAR® and NASCAR®. Prairie Farms has a rich history in motorsports through its Indianapolis…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies completes new Tedrick Welcome Center at SIU Carbondale
IMPACT Strategies Inc. recently announced the completion of the new Tedrick Welcome Center for the Southern Illinois University Foundation in Carbondale – a transformational addition to campus and the first major construction project on university grounds in more than a decade. Funded by the SIU Foundation, the new 44,000-square-foot, two-story, state-of-the-art facility serves as the…
Read MoreFrom PreK to high school plus: KC offers summer programs for students
With the school year coming to a close, Kaskaskia College is creating educational opportunities for students of all ages throughout the summer in its Kids in College at Kaskaskia Program (KICK) and with its Career Exploration workshops. KC is hosting KICK classes for children from Pre-K through eighth grade and offering Career Exploration workshops for…
Read MoreLane closures on I-255 in Madison County begin June 3
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced intermittent nightly lane closures on Interstate 255 between I-270 and the St. Clair County line in Madison County beginning Wednesday, June 3, weather permitting. Motorists can expect one lane to remain open in each direction nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. All lanes will reopen daily from…
Read MoreElysian Gallery announces grand reopening at new Alton location
Inaugural juried exhibition, The Color of Music, to debut with June 6 opening reception Elysian Gallery has announced the grand re-opening of its new location at 419 East Broadway in Alton. To mark its grand re-opening, the gallery will host an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 for The…
Read MoreDowntown Alton’s Pup Crawl (pub crawl plus dogs) happening May 30
Alton Main Street invites you to a fun event which spans 22 pet-friendly patios and businesses from 12 Noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. Join in for its annual Pup Crawl – a pub crawl with dogs. Tickets are on sale now at all participating locations, or you can get your ticket…
Read MoreSIBA, SICAP donate $600K to SIUE Construction Management program
The Department of Construction in the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has received a $600,000 commitment from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP), supporting student recruitment and workforce development in the construction management profession. The three-year investment will fund recruitment awards for students…
Read MoreDurbin gives special address to Joint Session of Illinois General Assembly
On May 27, 2026, the Illinois General Assembly honored U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) at the Illinois State Capitol. The Illinois House and Senate met in a rare joint session to salute Durbin’s nearly 44 years in Congress where Durbin addressed the lawmakers. In Durbin’s address, he shared how his life has been…
Read MoreHere’s how one lucky Illinoisan will control the Chicago Skyline in 2027
The Skyline Lighting Raffle will award one Illinois resident a never-before-offered opportunity to illuminate downtown Chicago for a personal cause, milestone, or celebration, BOMA/Chicago says. From Winthrop Harbor to Carbondale—and everywhere in between—one lucky Illinoisan will light up the Chicago skyline with a color of their choosing if they win a never-before-offered raffle. Open to…
Read MoreSenator Christopher Belt kicks off 2026 summer reading club
State Senator Christopher Belt is launching a Summer Book Club for students to encourage continued learning throughout the summer. “It’s important to keep kids engaged throughout the summer through reading, and it’s important for kids to become stronger readers to succeed in school and life,” said Belt (D-Swansea). The Summer Book Club requires students to…
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