Area News
Joe’s Market Basket sees new trend in Mother’s Day gift ideas
General Manager Andy Klos supplies expert advice on Mother’s Day essentials With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, Joe’s Market Basket General Manager Andy Klos said people today are still going the traditional flower route, but he’s also seeing a trend of out-of-the-box ideas when it comes to finding the perfect heart-warming gift. With summer just around…
Read MoreBeverly Farm Foundation, Alton River Dragons host May 10 First Responder Softball Game, Home Run Derby
Get ready for an exciting afternoon of community spirit and friendly competition as the Beverly Farm Foundation teams up with the Alton River Dragons to host a First Responder Softball Game & Home Run Derby on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Lloyd Hopkins Field in Gordon F. Moore Park, located at 4550 College Avenue in…
Read MoreScott AFB Open House, STEM Expo 2025 cancelled
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – Scott AFB recently announced that it is cancelling its June 14 Open House, due to mission prioritization and fiscal considerations. “A lot of work has gone into preparing for this event, and we were looking forward to hosting everyone,” noted 375th Air Mobility Wing and Installation Commander Col. John…
Read MoreWood River insurance agency is May small business honoree
The RiverBend Growth Association has selected Wood River’s Shelter Insurance – Mark Smith as its May 2025 Small Business of the Month award recipient. Located at 162 E. Ferguson Ave. in Wood River, it is in its fourth year of business with four staff members ready to serve its customers and the community. “Our…
Read MoreGeospatial leaders return to St. Louis for GEOINT Symposium 2025 May 18-21
Largest gathering of nation’s geospatial industry leaders will see firsthand how St. Louis is emerging as America’s hub for defense technology With the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency St. Louis headquarters set to open north of Downtown later this year, St. Louis will once again showcase the region’s leadership as the country’s center of geospatial technology…
Read More‘Forever Young’ Mom Prom to take place on June 28, benefit for Dream Home Charities
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] From 5 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, Julia’s Banquet Center & Catering at 101 Eastgate Plaza in East Alton will host a prom quite like none other. The 2025 “Forever Young” Mom Prom will include a number of ways for those who attend to reflect…
Read MoreLandmarks Illinois announces 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois; adds ‘Watch Site’
Significant sites in Cook, Cumberland, DuPage, Iroquois, Jackson, Kane, Livingston, Logan, Madison, McHenry and St. Clair Counties require immediate attention and preservation resources Landmarks Illinois has announced its 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois, calling attention to 10 culturally and architecturally significant sites across the state. The places on this year’s list all face…
Read MoreUse of MetroBikeLink system encouraged during National Bike to Work Week
Partners encourage use during National Bike to Work Week (May 12-19) with #BringYourBikeOnBoard initiative; system’s 39 miles of bike path in St. Clair County directly connects to six Metro Transit Centers St. Clair County Transit District and Citizens for Modern Transit are gearing up for National Bike to Work Week (May 12-19) by reminding area…
Read MoreAviation workshop hosted by ROE at St. Louis Regional Airport
The Regional Office of Education #40 hosted a “Soaring into Aviation” at St. Louis Regional Airport in East Alton on Tuesday, May 6. This was an aviation focused STEM workshop for local educators to emphasize the various career opportunities available within the aviation industry. Participating in the aviation workshop were various local businesses and…
Read MoreWinfield Recreation Area to close in preparation for new lock chamber construction
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will close the Winfield Recreation Area to allow for contractor equipment and material staging associated with two active construction projects at Lock and Dam 25. The work associated with this closure is scheduled to begin on June 15, 2025, and last until October 31, 2026.…
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