Area News
Raoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate
Illinois attorney general says he can do more by staying in his current job By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois While many Illinois Democrats wait anxiously to hear whether U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will run for reelection in 2026 or step down after five terms in the Senate, at least one incumbent officeholder appears…
Read MoreSt. Clair County’s MidAmerica St. Louis Airport expected to move up on state’s ‘busiest’ list
By RANDY PIERCE [email protected] Anticipated increased usage of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) in St. Clair County is not only expected to produce a record number of passenger enplanements in 2025, but also to move it up a notch to a position where it will rank as the fifth busiest in the entire state.…
Read MoreBarberMurphy shares details of recently completed commercial real estate transactions
Belleville: DCMTB Properties LLC sold a 1,996 SF office building at 6911 W. Main St. to Apex Enterprise Group Inc. BARBERMURPHY represented the seller. APEK Holdings LLC leased a 10,902 SF warehouse at 12 N. 35th St. to Thacker Casket Inc. BARBERMURPHY represented both parties. NP5 Properties LLC leased a 2,000 SF office/warehouse suite at…
Read MoreIDNR, local supporters, revitalize Elijah P. Lovejoy monument in Alton
A monument in Alton dedicated to noted abolitionist Elijah P. Lovejoy has received a much-needed facelift thanks to efforts by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and local supporters. The 110-foot-tall Lovejoy monument was in dire need of repair and restoration. IDNR completed lower elevation masonry repairs in the fall, including cleaning, tuckpointing, and…
Read More‘Riders Up!’: Hobby Horse Race debuts in Grafton on April 26; teams needed
Teams can register now for first annual Grape Gallup at Grafton Winery The Vineyards April 26 Hobby Horse racing is coming to Grafton Winery The Vineyards on April 26 and organizers are looking for creative and athletic teams to help round out the field of competitors. The first-annual Grape Gallup will be held at…
Read MoreMore details emerge regarding partnerships with Challenge Unlimited’s Soulcial Center
The Soulcial Center at Challenge Unlimited includes partnerships with Theodora Farms, Fresh Harvest 365, LaMay’s Catering and Food is Love Foundation Challenge Unlimited and Soulcial Kitchen have released detailed plans for the recently launched Soulcial Center at Challenge Unlimited, located in Alton, Ill. Noted in the official statement as “a groundbreaking initiative transforming local food…
Read MoreStudents, women in trades advocate for more career and technical education
New study identifies unpaid internships, underrepresentation as barriers to entry By JESSIE NGUYEN, BRIDGET CRAIG and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Argo Community High School sophomore Luciana Deir wants to go into construction after she graduates. Her classmate, Angelica Turza, wants to work in advertising and graphic design. To get…
Read MoreSIUE Meridian Society awards announced; seven projects funded
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Meridian Society has announced the recipients of its 2025 awards, providing $22,794 in funding to seven innovative projects that serve the campus and broader Metro East community. “The most distinctive aspect of our 2025 awards is that we go beyond donating to known community organizations,” said Marian Smithson, Meridian…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis announces 2024 Red Kettle Campaign totals
The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis recently announced that it raised over $4.8 million during the 2024 Christmas season, which will fund critical social services in the metro area. A published official statement noted: “This was due to the incredible generosity of thousands of local businesses and individuals who gave financially, as well as…
Read MoreIllinois State Police welcomes new troopers of Cadet Class 149
ISP has added 597 new troopers since 2019 The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 32 new troopers today from Cadet Class 149 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to all ten ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday, March 30, 2025.…
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