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Living After Grief has announced the hosting of the third annual Bereaved Mother’s Day event, taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. “Honoring mothers and their eternal bonds” is a heartfelt gathering dedicated to mothers who have experienced the profound loss of a child, including pregnancy loss, notes organizers…

  The Fuller Dome presents five-day conference, 90th Day programs The man with an ingenious ecological and humanitarian idea that became a movement, caused his concepts to travel around the world and earn him the title, “Father of the Modern Sustainability Movement.” The pioneering legacy of the renowned visionary inventor R. Buckminster Fuller was applauded and his…

Maintaining reliable transit during IL-111 & I-270 interchange closure In response to the upcoming IL-111 & I-270 interchange reconstruction, Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement several service adjustments beginning Sunday, May 11, 2025, to preserve reliable, convenient transit access throughout the construction period. Construction is expected to impact travel from May through October 2025. To…

Company will expand efficiency programs to provide over $300 million of incentives and create sustainable economic opportunity in Downstate communities On March 4, 2025, Ameren Illinois proposed an ambitious plan to help its residential and business customers further reduce their energy usage, lower their carbon footprint, and save on their monthly energy bills. The plan…

  The thrill of powerboat racing on the mighty Mississippi River powers up the Alton Riverfront July 18-20 with the return of Alton Midwest Nationals Powerboat Championships. Tickets are on sale now for this high-speed river racing event. General admission and VIP tickets are available. Parking is free. Purchase tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/f1powerboat/events/f1-powerboat-alton-midwest-nationals-138471 The Alton Midwest…

By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] Illinois Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate hosted its annual State Leadership Conference on March 29-30, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield, bringing together ambitious college students from across the state for a weekend of leadership development, networking, and competition. Illinois FBLA Collegiate is a…

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine recently announced the release of the 2024 Annual Report for the State’s Attorney’s Office. The report highlights the achievements, initiatives, and progress made throughout the past year in promoting justice and ensuring the safety of County residents. Haine will formally present the Annual Report to the County Board during…