Area News
Belt secures nearly $1M clean energy, workforce development grant for East Side Health District
State Senator Christopher Belt is highlighting nearly $1 million in grant funding to the East Side Health District. “Securing this funding for the East Side Health District is a proud moment in our continued effort to advance public health, clean energy and workforce development,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “The work we’ve done with the Climate and…
Read MoreEdwardsville Garden Club to rededicate WWII memorial in City Park on 80th anniversary
Eighty years to the day after the Edwardsville Garden Club placed a plaque in City Park in memory of those who died in World War II, its members will host a rededication event to again honor the veterans’ heroism and sacrifices. The ceremony will take place in Edwardsville’s City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street, at…
Read MoreLewis and Clark launches new Human Services AAS degree
Lewis and Clark Community College is debuting a new Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services beginning with the Fall 2025 semester, and enrollment has officially begun. Program Coordinator Chad Keller said the degree is for students who have an interest in helping others develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions moves up on St. Louis area largest nonprofits rankings
Caritas Family Solutions recently announced that it has moved up in the rankings of the largest nonprofits in the St. Louis region for 2024. The nonprofit, previously ranked #15, is now listed at #13 based on a 2024 fiscal year operating budget of $48.6 million. The rankings were previously published in the St. Louis Business Journal.…
Read MoreBreaking ground: CAVC’s new vocational facility to open new opportunities
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) held a ceremonial groundbreaking on March 25, 2025, to kick off construction of its $25 million facility expansion and renovation. Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 officials, design/construction team members, local business partners and representatives from the State of Illinois…
Read MoreEdwardsville-based R.P. Lumber expands western Illinois footprint
R.P. Lumber, a family-owned, full-service retail home center and building materials supplier, recently announced the scheduled opening of its 89th retail location at 3200 Broadway Street in Quincy, Ill. The store will be opening the week of April 7, 2025. The new store promises to bring a new level of convenience and expertise to DIY…
Read MoreSIBR offers pre-license real estate course starting April 5
Have you been thinking about starting a career in real estate? Now is the time to embark on your journey into real estate excellence with the Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS® Training Center. Its highly anticipated 75-hour pre-license real estate course is about to begin. Course participants will meet from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on…
Read MoreO’Fallon-Shiloh chamber hosts recent ribbon cutting for Total Access Urgent Care
On March 19, 2025, the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for Total Access Urgent Care, located at 1103 Central Park Dr, O’Fallon, IL 62269. The featured photo is one from the event and provided by the chamber. Total Access Urgent Care’s motto is: “Expert skills, affordable bills.” To learn more, view the video…
Read MoreMadison County set to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month
Officials and community leaders in Madison County are set to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month on Friday, April 4 at Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River. The public event will start at 9 a.m. at RFM (144 E. Ferguson Ave.). “This event showcases the importance of protecting our children,” Madison County Child Advocacy…
Read MoreSTL releases its annual report recapping a ‘monumental’ 2024
In 2024, STL saw new routes and the best passenger numbers since 2003 St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) recently released its 2024 STL Annual Report. This report is a summary of specific airport operations and a compilation of airport data. The 2024 STL Annual Report includes updates on such items as STL’s West Airfield Program, the…
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