Area News
Alton High School Construction Trades classes restart Home Building Program
Inspired local builder leads new opportunity for students Alton CUSD #11 will restart the Home Building Program for Construction Trades students at Alton High School as part of its expanded curriculum. A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning, April 15, at Woodland Hills Court in Alton marked the location where next year’s students will begin construction. This…
Read MoreNine facing federal immigration-related offenses in southern Illinois
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal grand jury has charged nine illegal aliens with immigration-related offenses in Effingham, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair counties over the last two months. “Every time an illegal immigrant unlawfully enters the United States, they commit a federal crime. But eight of these individuals are repeat offenders—often deported after…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois, state, help central, southern Illinois jump start electric transportation journey
Grant funding, expert consultation will help communities advance their electrification goals and priorities Residents in 42 central and southern Illinois communities are a step closer to experiencing the environmental and cost-saving benefits of an electrified economy with assistance from Ameren Illinois and the State of Illinois. Under the Community Engagement & Consultation Program (CEC), which…
Read MorePared-back ‘Right to Play’ bill advances in General Assembly, awaits Senate action
Amended bill would give high school athletes limited right to compete in outside events By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois House gave its approval to legislation that would give high school athletes a limited right to compete in non-school events or on non-school teams during the same season in…
Read More‘Cons,’ creatives and ‘the art of the deal’
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Artists of any genre or medium continue to come to terms with being recognized as being in business as well. These creative entrepreneurs represent not only an important business and industry sector, a vocation and career path, and a defining community culture, but also are also…
Read MoreSchnucks joins DoorDash for on-demand grocery delivery, SNAP/EBT payment capabilities
DoorDash and Schnuck Markets Inc. recently announced a new partnership to provide consumers with access to on-demand delivery of groceries and daily essentials. In addition, Schnucks will accept SNAP/EBT payments on the DoorDash Marketplace. From pantry, refrigerator, and freezer staples to organic and premium products, consumers can enjoy the convenience of on-demand delivery from Schnucks…
Read More‘Moon Tree’ seedling that traveled space lands in The Gardens at SIUE on Earth Day
Just in time for Earth Day, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will become an official steward of an Artemis Moon Tree. The Liquidambar styraciflua (American Sweetgum) seedling is scheduled for public viewing and planting on Tuesday, April 22, otherwise known as Earth Day. SIUE was one of three locations in the state of Illinois to…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt names Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon as his April ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has selected Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon as his April 2025 “Business of the Month.” Rep. Schmidt recently presented Donna Mae’s Beauty Salon Owner Donna Mae Schlueter with an official certificate in recognition of a local small-business who has been serving the community…
Read MoreIllinois payroll jobs climb to record high
Nonfarm payrolls surpass previous record, unemployment rate unchanged The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls increased +14,800 (+0.2%) over-the-month to a record high of 6,172,300 in March. The previous record was set in December 2024, with 6,161,000 jobs. Additionally, the February monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary…
Read MoreOSF Moeller Cancer Center introduces low-dose CT clinic for lung cancer early detection
Self-referral clinic is the only provider-led program of its kind in the Riverbend region The statistics surrounding the incidence rate of lung cancer – nationally, state-wide, and locally – can literally take your breath away. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI): The United States lung cancer rates are 53.1/100,000 people The Illinois state average…
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