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Caritas Family Solutions expands mental health services, calls for greater community awareness
Expansion, call comes during observance of Mental Health Awareness Month As demand for mental health services continues to rise across Southern Illinois, Caritas Family Solutions is urging the community to better recognize the signs of mental health challenges and seek help early – especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Caritas Family Solutions Chief Program Officer…
Read MoreHawthorne Animal Hospital to celebrate 70 years of Metro East pet care
Milestone year celebration begins with June 18 Angel Fund Golf Scramble Hawthorne Animal Hospital, a top-rated veterinary clinic serving the St. Louis Metro East, is marking a critical milestone in its mission of providing pets with compassionate, comprehensive care close to home. In 2026, Hawthorne will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a year of special…
Read MorePartners hosting beginner-friendly ‘Pedal to Work’ group ride linked to transit
Belleville Transit Center will host pop-up “Pit Stop” to offer snacks, bike checks, commuter resources for May 15 event In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, residents are invited to participate in a beginner-friendly “Pedal to Work” group bike ride beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, highlighting the ease of biking to…
Read MoreLC Fire Science program hosts ‘Burn n Learn’ STEM educator experience
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Fire Science program, in partnership with the Illinois Regional Office of Education 40 (ROE 40), hosted “Burn ‘n’ Learn: Firefighting and STEM” recently at the college’s Bethalto Education Center, offering area educators a hands-on professional development experience connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. Led by Fire Science Program Coordinator…
Read MoreNew student loan repayment program offered for IDOT engineers
Addresses shortage of engineering talent, puts up to $60,000 toward student loan debt In an effort to address a nationwide shortage of people entering the profession and attract young talent, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a hiring initiative that will pay $15,000 of eligible student loan debt annually for up to 50 new…
Read More16th annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival returns May 16-17
Regional blues musical talent headlines free festival Soul stirring blues music returns this coming weekend to Grafton Winery The Vineyards on Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, as a part of the highly anticipated 16th annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival. This free event features the music of regional blues bands at the scenic…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney’s Office observes National Police Week
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – In observance of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois recognize the courage and dedication of local, state and federal law enforcement partners and honor the officers who have fallen in the line of duty. National Police Week is…
Read MoreEdwardsville PD: ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway for Memorial Day
The Edwardsville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign, running May 15 through 26, during the Memorial Day travel period. In addition to regular duties, officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols targeting seat belt violations. Buckle up or expect to be stopped and cited. Illinois…
Read MoreUnited Way sets pace for year at Run for the Roses Derby Celebration
Dressed in Derby-day flair, hundreds of Leadership and de Tocqueville members filled the Donald Danforth Plant and Science Center for the recently held United Way of Greater St. Louis annual Run for the Roses Derby Celebration, an exclusive joint de Tocqueville and Leadership Giving Societies event that builds momentum for the year ahead. The…
Read More$2.5M in grant funding available for Economic Empowerment Centers across Illinois
Grant funding will provide support to organizations to create a more inclusive business ecosystem Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice…
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