Area News
East St. Louis Metrobus Stop selected for next Transit Stop Transformation Project
Partners invite community input on what they’d like to see at the site, which serves 47% of all transit riders in St. Clair County Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District have selected MetroBus Stop #13101 – located in the retail corridor of East St. Louis in…
Read MoreSt. Louis Downtown Airport academy students explore aviation careers
23 high school students from across the U.S. and abroad experienced hands-on flight training and took flight during immersive weeklong summer camp Saint Louis University’s (SLU) Oliver L. Parks Department of Aviation Science welcomed aspiring aviators to its annual Aviation Summer Academy the week of June 22, offering high school upperclassmen a unique opportunity…
Read MoreLeader of insurance fraud, arson scheme sentenced to 15 years
Arsons stretched back nine years and included an occupied apartment complex EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A district judge sentenced Evette “Betty” Osuegbu, 62, of Granite City, to 15 years in federal prison for her role in a string of arsons and insurance fraud stretching from 2014 to 2023. Following a five-day trial in December,…
Read More‘Mississippi Riverscapes’ Plein Air competition awards ceremony is July 12
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, in partnership with Alton’s Jacoby Arts Center, recently announced the awards ceremony and grand opening dates for its inaugural Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” Awards for the contest will be presented during an afternoon ceremony…
Read MoreSIUE ice hockey team honors K-9 heroes with community-driven donation
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Club Ice Hockey team will present a donation check to the Alton Police Department K-9 Unit at a special ceremony at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 11, at Department headquarters, located at 1700 E. Broadway in Alton. The donation was made possible through the team’s Annual Teddy Bear Toss Game…
Read MoreGSI doubles fertilizer equipment production capacity with $1.2M investment at Paris plant
GSI has completed a significant expansion of its dry fertilizer equipment manufacturing capabilities, investing $1.2 million in a dedicated crane bay at its Paris, Ill., facility to meet the growing demand for its products. The expansion created a dedicated bay and workforce exclusively focused on the manufacturing of blending towers components and other equipment…
Read MoreIllinois students bring home medals from SkillsUSA national conference
Illinois students have once again claimed national championships, earned bragging rights against the best skilled young competitors across the county and taken a major step forward in their career success. Nearly four dozen students from SkillsUSA Illinois finished in the medalist top three spots at the 2025 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), held…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital unveils emergency department expansion plans, construction access updates
Anderson Hospital (6800 State Rt. 162, Maryville, Ill.) recently announced the upcoming construction of a new Emergency Department—a major investment in the future of emergency care for the communities it serves. This project will be a completely new, state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance patient care, improve efficiency, and accommodate the growing number of emergency visits,…
Read MoreCity of Alton, renowned for music scene, becoming a visual artist ‘refuge’
“Over the past year, downtown Alton has become a magnetic refuge for visual artists seeking community, inspiration, and creative rebirth,” notes Alton-based Artist Charles Mooneyham. “Since the pandemic, artists have been moving to Alton in droves—finding not only affordability, but an invigorating environment where art and culture are thriving. Long known for its legendary music…
Read MoreHarriss to host ICASH event in Maryville on July 10
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) has teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event from 3 to 6 p.m. this Thursday (July 10, 2025) at the Maryville Community Library (15 Professional Park Drive). Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive…
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