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Illinois RiverWatch hosts training workshops statewide in April, May
Each year, volunteers across Illinois contribute to monitoring water quality through Illinois RiverWatch. Training will be held in April and May, providing community members with the skills to collect data and assess the health of local streams. RiverWatch, a community science program, is coordinated by the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠)…
Read MoreSoul Asylum, Cracker, Sponge to headline June’s ‘Celebration of 66 Fest’ at WWTR
The musical line-up for the Celebration of 66 Fest at World Wide Technology Raceway alongside Bommarito 500 on June 13-15, 2025, has been released MADISON, Ill. (March 19, 2025) – Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism has announced the musical line-up of 90’s rock legends Soul Asylum, Cracker and Sponge to headline the Celebration of 66 Fest at…
Read MoreCahokia Mounds State Historic Site hosting spring Native American Market April 5, 6 in Collinsville
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site’s annual spring Native American Market featuring arts and crafts by more than 30 tribal-affiliated artists from across North America will take place April 5 and 6 at the Collinsville VFW, 1234 Vandalia St. Artists will demonstrate and sell authentic Indigenous arts and crafts. Some available items include jewelry, ceramics, paintings,…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union donates to TWIGS
Revity Credit Union rallied together to raise $1,375 in the month of March to benefit TWIGS through Revity’s Threads of Kindness Program. This program, funded by employees, allows Revity Credit Union staff to embody the credit union’s philosophy of people helping people. By contributing a monthly monetary donation to a local organization, employees can enjoy…
Read MoreBusey Bank, Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors partner for homebuyer workshops
Busey Bank and Coldwell Banker Brown Realtors have furthered their ongoing partnership by providing free homebuyer workshops for community members. Designed to provide confidence and clarity to prospective homebuyers and empower them to make informed decisions throughout all stages of the homebuying process, the workshops will be held once a month. The next workshop will…
Read MoreIllinois’ community colleges see nearly 9% spike in spring enrollment
Spring enrollment tops 285,000, marking third straight year of growth By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Enrollment at Illinois community colleges grew to more than 285,000 in the spring semester this year, an 8.9% increase over a year ago and the largest spring-to-spring enrollment increase since the Illinois Community College Board began…
Read MoreStorm recovery: U-Haul offers 30 days free storage at regional centers
U-Haul® has made 366 Company stores available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box® container usage after a weather system produced deadly tornadoes, fires, flooding and wind damage across a line of states Friday through Sunday morning, March 14-16. The storms destroyed homes and property – and in some cases communities…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland to host Spring 2025 Drive-Thru Health Fair
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland will be hosting a drive-thru health fair on Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 at the Highland-Pierron Fire Department, 12611 Iberg Rd., Highland. Those wanting to attend must preregister for an appointment online through MyHSHS, powered by MyChart, a free online personal health record that you can access securely…
Read MoreToday (March 18) is Transit Driver Appreciation Day
Today is Transit Driver Appreciation Day – and in honor of the tireless efforts of local transit operators, transit leaders gathered today to present a proclamation issued by St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern proclaiming Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as “Metro Operator Appreciation Day” in St. Clair County, Ill. Photos provided:
Read MoreCHAMP Titles partners with Illinois Secretary of State, launches electronic lien, title platform
CHAMP Titles, Inc., a provider of digital vehicle title, registration, and lien systems of record in the United States, has announced the launch of its Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) gateway service in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of State. ELT is a software solution for the electronic submission of liens that transforms the vehicle…
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