Area News
Racing toward forever homes: Adopt a dog, get NASCAR tickets
World Wide Technology Raceway is teaming up with Helping Strays of Monroe County and the Humane Society of Missouri this August to help adoptable dogs find their forever homes. Throughout the month of August, the first 200 dog adopters at each shelter will receive a complimentary WWT Raceway dog collar and four tickets to the…
Read More12th annual 2025 Metro East Start-Up Challenge to offer $28K in prizes
Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2025 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 12th annual regional business plan competition. The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the Challenge is to identify, encourage, and…
Read MoreDelta Dental of Illinois Foundation accepting Community Grant applications
Applications due Sept. 5, recipients receive one-year grant of up to $20,000 Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual Community Grants Program. Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation partners with a diverse range of organizations to provide essential dental services, education, and preventive care for children in Illinois. Grant recipients will…
Read MoreThompson Coburn relocates Southern Illinois Office to O’Fallon from Belleville
Firm moves from Belleville to The Blade in O’Fallon, Ill. Thompson Coburn has announced that its Southern Illinois Office has relocated from Belleville to O’Fallon, Ill. The new office is located on the third floor of The Blade building at 1405 N. Green Mount Road. “This is an exciting move for our team in southern…
Read MoreNext Lymphedema Education meeting takes place Aug. 7
Monthly meetings take place on the first Thursday OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, with the discussion topic: Beating the heat – dealing with lymphedema in hot weather. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this…
Read MoreMG+M to open law office in Edwardsville in Q4 2025
MG+M The Law Firm (MG+M) recently announced the opening of a new office in Edwardsville, Ill.—marking a major milestone in its continued growth across southern Illinois, Missouri and nationwide. Opening in the fourth quarter of 2025, this new space in The Station on Main complex solidifies MG+M’s presence in the legal and commercial corridor within…
Read MoreMississippi Earthtones Festival seeks volunteers for Sept. 20 and 27 events
Alton Main Street, the Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, and Jacoby Arts Center recently announced the return of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival, taking place from 12 Noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at the Alton Amphitheater. This event draws approximately 5,000 community members and visitors to Downtown Alton to celebrate the…
Read MoreBoeing strike underway for over 3,000 workers in Mascoutah, St. Louis, St. Charles
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] [Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include an official statement of support for Boeing workers from State Rep. Katie Stuart] International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 837, which represents approximately 3,200 union members in Mascoutah, Ill., St. Louis and St. Charles,…
Read MoreCross-River Crime Task Force deployment results in multiple arrests for weapon, drug offenses
The Cross-River Crime Task Force conducted another high-impact deployment on Saturday, July 27, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal firearms and narcotics. During the operation, 20 law enforcement officers from multiple agencies deployed to targeted areas of Madison County, conducting proactive patrols and traffic stops utilizing intelligence- based policing, technology, and interagency…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union raises $1,545 for Glen-Ed Pantry in July
In July, Revity Credit Union came together to raise $1,545 for the Glen-Ed Pantry through the Revity Threads of Kindness Program. This program, funded by employees, allows Revity Credit Union staff to embody the credit union’s philosophy of people helping people. By contributing a monthly monetary donation to a local organization, employees can enjoy wearing…
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