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U.S. Attorney’s Office, partners, to host National Night Out event in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – To strengthen relationships between residents and law enforcement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Illinois, event organizers and police officials are inviting the East St. Louis community to a free event with activities for attendees of all ages to celebrate National Night Out. The event will be…
Read MoreApplications open for next round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Eligible entities can now apply for the fifth round of funding through Illinois Works Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides training opportunities, expands the talent pipeline, and boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades. Grantees will be selected through…
Read MoreFull closure of Illinois 111 ramp to I-270 westbound for approximately two weeks
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a full closure of the ramp from southbound Illinois 111 to westbound I-270 will begin, weather permitting, Friday, July 25. This closure is expected to last approximately 14 days as part of…
Read MoreSuccess keeps ringing: Save The Girls keeps answering the call
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] In an IBJ story by Dennis Grubaugh back in August 2019, it was reported that this specialty purse design and idea had been “borne of inspiration” back in 2017. Grubaugh went on to share its inspiration: “All because two daughters lost their cellphones — one in…
Read MorePritzker seeks more regulatory authority over homeowners insurance business
Governor urges lawmakers to act following State Farm’s 27% rate hike By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Gov. JB Pritzker is asking lawmakers to pass legislation this fall to give the state more control over the rising cost of homeowners insurance. State Farm, based in Bloomington, recently announced it is raising premiums by…
Read MoreHoffman highlights $500K in support: Local police, fire, storm drain engineering, economic development
Local communities are taking advantage of $500,000 in state grants pushed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) to purchase new equipment for police and fire, support storm drain engineering in Stookey Township and encourage economic development for the region. “Our first responders are always there for us in our moments of need, and it’s critical…
Read MoreMeridian Village’s Annual Cardboard Boat Races return on July 25
Eighth annual Cardboard Boat Races partner team members and residents for bow-to-stern fun EverTrue Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, Ill., is hosting its 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Races at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25 featuring six to 10 employee-manned boats that are designed to make it two laps in the community’s pool. This annual activity…
Read MoreSTL community leaders celebrate project completion connecting Ballpark Village, Washington Avenue
In cutting the ribbon on Friday, July 18, 2025, to celebrate the completion of construction on 7th Street project between Ballpark Village and Washington Avenue, leaders from the city and regional business and civic organizations highlighted the public-private partnerships driving real change and momentum in Downtown St. Louis. “The downtowns that people flood to are…
Read MoreIllinois unemployment falls as payroll jobs set another record high
Illinois unemployment falls to 4.6 percent for the first time since August 2023 The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced, on July 17, 2025, that nonfarm payrolls totals reached a record high in June, increasing over-the-month up +9,400 to 6,175,200. June’s record payroll job total surpassed the previous high set in March, marking another…
Read MoreIDPH posts Nursing Home Violations for First Quarter of 2025
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2025 First Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 243 violation reports completed in the first quarter of 2025 may be found here on the IDPH website. The four facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the…
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