Area News
‘Supply and demand:’ IBHE shares top 10 list of ‘hot jobs’
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] A top 10 list incorporating a unique supply and demand analysis was a part of the June 25 meeting of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Presenter Jennifer Barnett, the IBHE’s associate director of Workforce Analytics, Information Management & Research, outlined a list of jobs that were…
Read MoreEighth annual Schnucks Folds of Honor “Round Up at the Register” raises $150K
Schnuck Markets Inc. has announced that Schnucks customers, vendors and the company itself pledged a gift of $150,000 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of veterans and first responders who were killed or injured in the line of duty. The “Round Up…
Read MoreBelt secures over $400,000 for Metro East libraries
State Senator Christopher Belt recently announced that 13 libraries across St. Clair and Madison counties are set to receive a combined total of over $400,000 for library services and programming. “Libraries are essential learning environments where children and students can explore, grow and thrive,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Investing in libraries means investing in the next…
Read MoreSenator Harriss to host July 17 ICASH event in East Alton
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) has teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon tomorrow (Thursday, July 17, 2025) at the East Alton Municipal Building. Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive assistance filing…
Read MoreIntoxicating hemp remains unregulated in Illinois following legislative inaction
Regulatory attempts have failed despite Pritzker’s backing, although feds could intervene By ISABELLA SCHOONOVER, SIMON CARR and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Industrial hemp production was legalized in the U.S. and in Illinois in 2018. The industry was largely expected to produce items like industrial textiles and non-intoxicating CBD products. Since…
Read MoreHaine announces guilty verdict in trial of man who attacked hospital security guard
Edwardsville, IL — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that a jury has found a 51-year-old St. Louis man guilty of felony aggravated battery for an attack on a hospital security guard. Jurors deliberated about 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon before finding Chantel D. Stanciel guilty. The charge stemmed from an Oct. 9, 2022,…
Read MoreApproved megabill provides tax certainty for farmers
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The recently signed federal budget reconciliation bill includes key safety net and tax provisions that help farmers, but the legislation doesn’t replace a comprehensive five-year farm bill. President Donald Trump signed the nearly 900-page bill into law on July 4. Hundreds of provisions are included in the legislation, including updates…
Read MoreArmy Corps of Engineers announces temporary closure of Lincoln Shields Recreation Area
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close Lincoln Shields Recreation Area beginning at 6 a.m. Friday July 18, 2025, for the F1 Powerboat Alton Midwest Nationals taking place over the upcoming weekend. The Lincoln Shields Access Area will re-open at 7 a.m. on Monday, July 20. For more information, contact…
Read MoreMRWTA receives national award from Army Corps of Engineers
Annually, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers selects a single partner to bestow the national Excellence in Partnership (EIP) Award. The EIP Award recognizes exceptional contributions by a partner supporting the recreation and environmental stewardship programs within the Corps of Engineers. At the Audubon Center at Riverlands annual “Ahhh-dubon” event on July 3, the award…
Read MoreSWIC’s Granite City campus launches new open house-style event on Aug. 6
A new open house-style event at the Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) Sam Wolf Granite City Campus (SWGCC) has been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, known as “SWGCC Campus Connect.” The free event is open to anyone wanting to learn more about academic programs, campus resources, or enroll in classes.…
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