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Partners to launch “No Red Day” campaign as peak ozone season gets underway
Campaign underscores importance of public transit use in reducing emissions and improving regional air quality When summer hits its peak, so does poor air quality. Rising temperatures and transportation-related emissions can combine to create dangerous levels of ozone air pollution in the bi-state area. The St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership and Citizens for Modern…
Read MoreFrom base to summit: Strategically building a future-ready workforce
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] All photos by Melissa Crockett Meske/Illinois Business Journal On May 29, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her second annual Workforce Summit at the Center for Academic and Vocational Excellence (the CAVE) in Belleville. The event dialogue circled around the critical role of career…
Read MoreTransit partners unveil first bus bench installations in Swansea
The goal is to help build better bus stops through the addition of a basic amenity: A bench Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis – in partnership with St. Clair County Transit District and the Village of Swansea – unveiled the first two bus bench installations on June 4 as part…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army honors veterans, celebrating National Donut Day June 6
Staff and volunteers recognize influence of The Salvation Army during wartimes The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis will recognize veterans on Friday, June 6, as part of their observance of National Donut Day. For many, it marks the opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat, perhaps guilt-free; but for The Salvation Army, the meaning is…
Read More27th annual Edwardsville Route 66 Celebration set for Saturday, June 7, in City Park
The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival is set to bring a full day and night of fun events and activities to City Park in downtown Edwardsville this Saturday, June 7. This marks the 27th year for the City’s annual ode to the Mother Road, which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2026. Visitors can take…
Read MoreSIUC Aviation researching viability of unleaded fuel
Researchers in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Aviation could help spur the adoption of an unleaded fuel for general aviation piston aircraft both in the United States and worldwide, reducing the toxic metal’s presence in the environment. Lead was added to gasoline in the 1920s to increase octane and eliminate engine knock. Because of the…
Read MoreNGRREC STREAM series presents ‘Rooted in Wetlands: A Call to Action’ on June 11
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) is hosting “Rooted in Wetlands: A Call to Action” at 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station. This event is a collaborative, full-day experience organized by NGRREC as part of the annual River Days of Action and the…
Read MoreGlen Carbon’s Orchard Town Center artwork dedicated in park area ceremony
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On the morning of June 3, 2025, 12 art sculptures were officially dedicated at Orchard Town Center, a retail shopping center developed by The Staenberg Group and located in Glen Carbon, Ill. The dedication ceremony was held in the park area on-site with local…
Read MoreIDPH celebrates 2025 Pride Month
Public Health Department proud to offer programs that serve Illinois’ LGBTQIA+ community’s full range of health needs The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is joining Illinoisans in celebrating 2025 Pride Month throughout the month of June by showcasing programs and services that improve the health and wellness of the state’s diverse LGBTQIA+ community. A…
Read MoreI-55/70 closure in Madison County begins June 13; motorist detour implemented
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a full closure of Interstate 55/70 northbound/eastbound between Illinois 157 and Illinois 159 in Madison County will start, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, June 13, for bridge repairs. The closure is expected to remain in place for 17 calendar days. During that time, motorists should follow…
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