Area News
Second robotic-assisted surgical system available at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Further expanding access through innovative technologies for patients in southwestern Illinois HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has recently installed a second robotic-assisted surgical system, the da Vinci Xi, to continue to enhance the surgical offerings and access for patients in the Southwestern Illinois region. The system can be used across a spectrum of minimally invasive surgical…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raise $1,340 for MeowTown in June
In June 2025, Revity Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,340 for MeowTown 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…
Read MoreWith SBDC assistance to launch, Tropical Sno Caseyville celebrates its five-year anniversary
Local favorite Tropical Sno Caseyville, founded by Beth and Jeff Schwarz with assistance from the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, marked its fifth anniversary on July 2 with community festivities, customer giveaways, and the exciting debut of its newest offering—Rolling Roast Cold Brew. What started as a family…
Read MoreStudy shows Illinois faces 142K unit housing shortage, must build 227K over next 5 years
Though housing in Illinois remains more affordable than many other U.S. states, it faces an existing housing shortage of 142,000 units and needs to build 227,000 new homes over the next five years to keep pace with demand, according to new research by the nonpartisan Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) and the Project for Middle…
Read MoreHoffman thanks community, delivers over 240 pounds of donations to food pantry
State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) visited Community Interfaith Food Pantry on June 26 to drop off diapers, wipes, baby food and other items generously donated by local residents as part of his Mother’s Day Donation Drive. “It’s wonderful to see how many in our community stepped up to support this drive, I can’t thank…
Read MoreRebuilding Metro East: Interstate projects highlight another historic construction season
Gov. Pritzker’s capital program modernizing infrastructure throughout region and Illinois As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is delivering several major projects in the Metro East, fueled by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. Eighteen major projects combined represent a total investment of nearly…
Read MoreDewey’s brings back southwest-inspired chipotle ranch salad for July
Dewey’s Pizza is bringing back a limited time, southwest salad created especially for fans of Dewey’s popular Tito Santana pizza — the Chipotle Ranch salad. While it doesn’t include all the ingredients of the beloved pizza, the salad does feature the same cravable savory and smoky flavors that fans know and love. The Chipotle…
Read MoreGDM announces agreement to acquire AgReliant Genetics
GDM, a global plant genetics company committed to empowering farmers and advancing global agriculture, has announced an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in AgReliant Genetics, a leading North American provider of corn and soybean seeds. The strategic acquisition brings together GDM’s global scale, long-time reputation for world-class innovation and elite soybean genetics…
Read MoreLocal high school students step into the world of health care
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital welcomed local high school students for a real glimpse into a career in health care. The High School Healthcare Bootcamp on Monday, June 16, was the first of three to be held at St. Elizabeth’s this summer. “The High School Bootcamps give students interested in health care the opportunity to…
Read MoreGovernor announces 36 Tourism Grant Program awards
$6.3 million in grant funding will build upon Illinois’ record-breaking tourism industry On June 30, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 36 grantees through three grant programs – the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million), Tourism…
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