Area News
Celebrate Independence Day at the Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial
The Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial on Kaskaskia Island in southwest Illinois will host its 55th annual patriotic ceremony celebrating our nation’s independence at 1 p.m. Friday, July 4. The 320-year-old village of Kaskaskia is home to the Liberty Bell of the West. The 650-pound bell was cast in 1741 and presented by France as a…
Read MoreMadison County: McKinley Bridge closure scheduled for weekend; reopens June 30
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the McKinley Bridge from Bremen Street in Venice to 9th Street in St. Louis, Mo., will be fully closed, weather permitting, from 9 p.m. Friday, June 27, until 5 a.m. Monday, June 30, for bridge deck sealing. The bridge is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Monday,…
Read MoreHSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Milk Bank now accepting donations
In October 2023, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center partnered with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (WGL) to open St. Clair County’s only milk dispensary where families can purchase safe, pasteurized breast milk. St. Elizabeth’s Milk Bank is now accepting milk donations as St. Clair County’s only breast milk depot. Donations…
Read MoreDewey’s Pizza showcases summer’s freshest ingredients with Southern Tomato Pie Pizza
Dewey’s Pizza is debuting a brand-new, summer-inspired creation, the Southern Tomato Pie pizza, beginning Tuesday, June 24. Crafted as a fresh twist on the classic Southern comfort dish, this limited-time pizza is packed with seasonal flavors and regional flair. The Southern Tomato Pie pizza features a zesty lemon-garlic base, mozzarella and smoked cheddar cheeses, fresh heirloom…
Read MoreForensics Camp blends science, law, hands-on learning at SIUE Belleville Campus
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville brought science and justice to life during the inaugural Forensic Murder Mystery Camp, held June 9–13 at the Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus in Belleville. The immersive summer program welcomed high school students to explore the real-world intersection of forensic science and law through lab work, courtroom simulations, and mentorship from leading professionals. The…
Read MorePritzker Administration announces 2025 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Developments
Allocations to spur affordable housing creation, robust construction jobs, and community reinvestment from Rockford to Marion The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Board approved awards totaling $24 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and an additional $39 million in federal and state subordinate resources that will finance the creation and preservation of 16…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Old U.S. 50 closure in St. Clair County begins June 26
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a full closure of Old U.S. 50 at Summerfield Road will start, weather permitting, at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 26, for box culvert and roadway repairs. During that time, motorists should follow the marked detour as follows: Eastbound Old U.S. 50: Take U.S. 50 to southbound Illinois…
Read MoreURGENT: Gateway Pet Guardians urgently seeks adopters, fosters as A/C fails
Gateway Pet Guardians is issuing an urgent plea to the public following a critical air conditioning failure on its main adoption floor- just as the region enters a prolonged and extreme heat wave. When staff arrived this morning, indoor temperatures had already climbed above 80 degrees in both cat and dog holding rooms. Effective immediately,…
Read MoreIllinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Press Foundation award grants to 26 high school journalism programs
Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation today announce the awarding of grants to 26 high school journalism efforts throughout the state. The awards are part of the Illinois High School Journalism Grants Program offered by the Illinois Press Foundation and financially sponsored for a fourth consecutive year by Illinois Farm Bureau. More than…
Read MoreRegional comms pro to host ‘Google Goldmine’ July 9, live online
For more than 20 years, Carolyn Green has worked as a fractional CMO, bringing a team of communication specialists into a few select businesses to win bigger projects and better clients without them needing to hire additional staff. Over the past year or so, C.Green & Associates Inc. has further been expanding its service model…
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