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L&C Criminal Justice program debuts course: ‘Understanding Serial Killers’
The Criminal Justice department at Lewis and Clark Community College is offering a brand-new class titled “Understanding Serial Killers.” This course is available beginning in the fall 2o25 semester. CRMJ 145 Understanding Serial Killers is a study of serial murderers and their victims to facilitate an understanding of what might lead a person to…
Read MoreAmeren commits $1M for May 16 storm victims
Contributions focused on community recovery and assistance to impacted customers Ameren Corporation has announced a $1 million donation to assist in recovery efforts from the powerful storms and tornado that struck the St. Louis metropolitan region and surrounding areas on Friday, May 16, 2025. “These devastating storms struck at the heart of our communities, impacting…
Read MoreSBA issues reminder to Illinois small businesses, PNPs, of approaching disaster loan deadline
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Illinois of the June 20 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses due to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding occurring July 13-16, 2024. The disaster declaration covers the Illinois counties of…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police donate $1,680 to help provide shoes for students
The Edwardsville Police Department and Edwardsville Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 244 are stepping in to offer a financial boost to a program aimed at providing shoes for area students in need. Officers and other department members recently donated $1,680 to benefit the Sole Purpose program, which is being overseen by Edwardsville Community Unit…
Read MoreTrump, McCormick say U.S. government to have control in Nippon-U.S. Steel deal
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The Associated Press has reported that an arrangement has been made that will allow Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel rather than acquire it. Announced on Tuesday by U.S. Senator David McCormick, the arrangement calls for an American CEO, a majority of board members from…
Read MoreClinton County: Illinois 160 closure begins May 30, anticipated completion Aug. 12
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that a full closure of Illinois 160 from 3.1 miles south of U.S. 50 to 2.3 miles north of Illinois 161 will start, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Friday, May 30, for box culvert and roadway repairs. All lanes of Illinois 160 will be closed to traffic for…
Read MoreIDOT awards $139.2M to enhance local transportation options statewide
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that $139.2 million has been awarded through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to expand local travel options and enhance quality of life in communities statewide. The 66 projects approved through ITEP include bike and pedestrian paths and trails, streetscape beautification and other projects designed to…
Read MoreHome meals, caregiver aid, Medicare help: Advocates say all could vanish without action
AgeSmart, statewide agencies host Day of Action on May 28 to urge federal support MASCOUTAH – A series of events at senior centers in the Southern Illinois area will take place on Wednesday, May 28, as Area Agencies on Aging, including AgeSmart Community Resources, rally in response to potential federal budget cuts that could dismantle key…
Read MoreSummer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield
Price hike due to lack of energy supply comes alongside rocky transition to renewable power By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois Customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their electric bills next month. The average residential customer of northern Illinois’ Commonwealth Edison will pay about $10.60 per month more this summer, according…
Read MoreState budget talks enter final week amid fears of congressional cuts
Leaders warn lawmakers have little room to expand state programs By BEN SZALINSKI and PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers have one week to pass a new state budget with little room for new spending and Congress presenting further challenges and uncertainty. Revenue projections had already been declining as the spring…
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