Area News
Glen Carbon Homecoming happening June 13, 14; sponsorship opportunities now available
The Village of Glen Carbon will be celebrating its Homecoming once again over Father’s Day weekend on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, 2025. This year’s theme is “Village of Rock N’ Coal.” Glen Carbon’s Main Street will be filled with great music, food, refreshments, carnival rides, entertainment and more, with the festival…
Read MoreMetals sector in St. Louis region thrives with $500M investment
Workforce nears 16,000 and growing The St. Louis region ranks second in the United States for minerals and ores exports, primarily including metals and metal products. The availability of economically viable rare earth elements coupled with unparalleled transportation access and skilled workforce, is credited with attracting investment and contributing to the 39.3% increase in iron…
Read MoreBelleville’s Art on the Square takes place May 16 through 18
Art on the Square is an annual juried fine art show located at the Veterans Memorial Fountain in beautiful downtown Belleville, Ill. This year’s event takes place from May 16 through May 18. Since 2002, Art on the Square has been ranked #1 and #2 in the nation by Art Fair Source Book over…
Read MoreGolf Galaxy hosting Million Dollar Hole-in-One Challenge through May 31
From April 6 through May 31, the Golf Galaxy and DICK’S House of Sport brands are hosting the Million Dollar Hole-in-One Challenge, a competition that offers golfers of all skill levels the chance to win a share of a $1,000,000 prize by hitting a hole-in-one on an in-store simulator. In the St. Louis Metro East…
Read MoreBipartisan lawmakers, industry leaders unite behind Medicaid rate reform
Providers warn continued inadequate funding threatens access to long-term care and deepens workforce crisis A bipartisan group of lawmakers joined skilled nursing facility administrators and industry leaders at the Illinois State Capitol on April 8 to call for immediate action on Medicaid rate reform. With rising costs, staffing shortages, and more nursing homes at risk…
Read MoreOpportunities for winter canola in southern Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Southern Illinois farmers can contribute to the growing renewable biofuels market all while diversifying their revenue stream and improving soil health by adding winter canola to their crop rotation. Pioneer and Bunge Chevron Ag Renewables created a certified winter canola program to recruit new canola growers and aid in both…
Read MoreIL-140 lane closures at Fosterburg Road in Madison County start April 14
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the outer lane of westbound Illinois 140 at the intersection of Fosterburg Road will close beginning, weather permitting, Monday, April 14. The lane closure is part of an ongoing improvement project that will add new turn lanes to the Fosterburg Road intersection. The entire project is expected…
Read MoreVillage of Godfrey adopts a ‘Do Not Knock’ registry
All persons, businesses and organizations wishing to solicit in the Village of Godfrey sale of goods/services immediately or in the future; delivery of hand-bill/activity/goods or services; canvassing and pamphleteering are required obtain a transient merchant license. Upon license approval, commercial solicitors will be issued permanent ID cards and will be required to keep them displayed…
Read MoreAmeren Illinois investing nearly $140M in natural gas transmission system upgrades in 2025
Company is complying with national transmission pipeline regulations In mid-February, Ameren Illinois announced that customers in four counties would be the beneficiaries of nearly $140 million in investments the company is making to add resiliency to its natural gas transmission system and comply with federal transmission pipeline regulations. Ameren Illinois is replacing more than 20…
Read MoreBill banning dwarfism slur as mascot passes House
One school in St. Clair County would be affected By BRIDGETTE FOX Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The House passed a bill Tuesday that would ban public schools from using mascots that discriminate against people with disabilities. The bill, if signed into law, currently would affect just one high school in St. Clair County.…
Read More