Area News
JJK Foundation to host June 2 golf scramble at Edwardsville’s Sunset Hills
Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center celebrates 25 years of impact The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation recently announced the return of its Annual Golf Scramble, taking place on Monday, June 2 at the picturesque Sunset Hills Country Club (2525 S. State Route 157) in Edwardsville. This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the 25th anniversary of the…
Read MoreIllinois 162 intersection upgrade in Madison County affects commuters through year end
MARYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that preliminary work has begun on a $2.2 million project to construct a new roundabout at the intersection of Illinois 162 and Keebler Road. Pre-stage work began early last week on the north side of Illinois 162. Once complete, the project will proceed in three stages: Stage…
Read More‘Click It or Ticket’: Buckle up today, Memorial Day, and every day
The Edwardsville Police Department is reminding drivers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This high-visibility seat belt enforcement initiative runs from May 16 to May 27, coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday. “Seat belts should be used by everyone, and it is the simplest way to reduce injury…
Read MoreSchnucks welcomes Folds of Honor for eighth annual ‘Round Up at the Register’
Round Up will provide scholarships to family members of fallen, disabled military and first responders For the eighth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets Inc. will support the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign taking place at all Schnucks stores throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that…
Read MoreUber, Lyft drivers unite at Illinois Capitol to demand right to unionize
On Wednesday, May 7, rideshare drivers from across Illinois gathered at the Howlett Secretary of State Building in Springfield to call on state lawmakers to support upcoming legislation that grants app-based drivers the right to collectively bargain under the union of their choice. The event, organized by the Illinois Drivers Alliance, featured testimony from…
Read MoreIBEW saw a need. Alton High, L&C partnered to help fulfill it.
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The Alton Educational Foundation recently shared a social media post announcing the availability of a new dual credit class in the trades for Alton High School juniors and seniors. The class will start in the Fall 2025 semester and is designed for students interested in becoming…
Read MoreLocal transportation grants available through IDOT
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation have announced that $400 million is available for local transportation projects, with the goal of enhancing mobility and quality of life in communities throughout the state. The deadline to apply is June 1. Applications must be submitted via Microsoft Forms. More information on the application process is…
Read MoreSIUE, Universidad Central del Ecuador sign ‘historic’ dual MBA program partnership agreement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Universidad Central del Ecuador (UCE) have formalized a strategic academic partnership aimed at expanding international collaboration and advancing global graduate education. The signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes the foundation for a dual Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, enabling students to complete coursework at both institutions and earn…
Read MoreEdwardsville bridge replacement project to close portion of Center Grove Road through summer
Center Grove Road will be closed east of Esic Drive for several months beginning Tuesday, May 27, for replacement of the bridge that carries traffic over the MCT Nickel Plate Trail. The road is expected to reopen just prior to Edwardsville School District 7’s first day of the 2025-26 school year, which is Wednesday, August…
Read MoreBudzinski, Durbin, Duckworth announce final segment of Springfield rail project to advance
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has fully obligated $157,126,494 in federal funding for the final segment of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project (SRIP), allowing construction to move forward. The multi-phased project is a large-scale effort supported by local,…
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