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Revity Credit Union celebrates 85 years of service with Chevy Equinox giveaway
Revity Credit Union is celebrating 85 years of serving their community and they’re doing it big. They’re giving away a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV to one lucky winner. Whether you’re an adventure seeker, a daily commuter, or just ready for a new ride, this could be your chance to drive away in style, courtesy of…
Read More$5M available for tourism grant programs announced by governor
Eligible entities can now apply for funding through the Route 66, International Tourism, and Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Programs Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced that $5 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs: the Route 66 Grant Program ($2 million), the International…
Read MoreVintage Voices to hold auditions on June 6 for 25th season
Alton’s Vintage Voices is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and you are invited to audition to be a part of the tours. Auditions will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at YWCA Southwestern Illinois, 304 E. 3rd St., Alton, Ill. Auditions will take place from 10 a.m. until 12 Noon. Actors interested in auditioning should reserve…
Read MoreSummer Volunteer Guide now available through United Way
Youth, teens, and families have an opportunity to make a positive impact this summer through the United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) Summer Volunteer Guide, an online tool featuring local volunteer opportunities. The Guide can be found at www.stlvolunteer.org/syg. “We’re excited for a fun summer of volunteering as local volunteers discover the joy of…
Read MoreHSHS named official medical care provider of World Wide Technology Raceway
Officials from World Wide Technology Raceway have announced that Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has been named as the Official Medical Care Provider of the Illinois based track. Through this partnership HSHS will provide health care personnel throughout the facility during all national events and will reside in the infield medical center and the midway…
Read MoreSpectrum awards $14,000 to St. Louis area nonprofits
Spectrum recently announced a series of donations totaling $14,000 to seven different St. Louis area organizations through the company’s national philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. Since its inception in 2019, Spectrum Employee Community Grants has provided more than $355,000 in funding to more than 185 nonprofits across Missouri, where Spectrum employees are volunteering their time and talent. Spectrum hosted a recognition ceremony and check presentation with each of the nonprofits, the Spectrum employee volunteers and other…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy supports Alton firefighters golf tourney as gold sponsor
Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, recently shared its pride in supporting the Alton Firefighters Local 1255 third annual golf tournament as a gold sponsor. The tournament took place on May 8, 2026, at Woodlands Golf Club, and was organized as a four-person scramble and…
Read MoreSwine industry facing prolonged disease challenges
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek US pork producers have been battling increased disease pressure the past few years. Rita Frazer with the RFD Radio Network interviewed Jim Lowe, executive associate dean and professor at the University of Illinois Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, about swine diseases impacting the industry and what Illinois producers need to…
Read MoreMore than half of Illinois crops in the ground as planting progresses
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek While some Illinois farmers finished planting earlier than usual this spring, others are still in the middle of a drawn-out season. Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau President Bob Stewart farms in DeWitt, Kendall, Piatt and Will counties and got an early start in his central Illinois fields. “We planted some beans in…
Read MoreAlton Main Street announces 2026 live music series lineup
Alton Main Street recently announced its lineup of regional musicians that have been booked to perform throughout the organization’s 2026 event season. A total of 22 bands will be featured throughout its 2026 music lineup. Nine weeks of live bands have been scheduled for the Night Market on Broadway, which takes place from 7 to…
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