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Illinois RiverWatch hosts Illinois Crayfish Finders training session tonight (March 18)
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) encourages community members to participate in an Illinois RiverWatch training session from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening (March 18) to learn about the Illinois Crayfish Finders project. In partnership with the Illinois Natural History Survey, Illinois RiverWatch is hosting a virtual training session covering collecting…
Read MorePoettker Construction earns ABC ‘Top Performer’ recognition
Poettker Construction, an award-winning, family-owned business, earned the No. 109 spot on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2025 Top Performers List, recognizing the association’s contractor members’ exemplary performance in safety, quality, merit, project excellence and special designations ranked by the number of hours worked. “This award is a testament to the preeminent employees we have…
Read MoreMetro East SBDC launches ‘Capital Connections’ series at The Wedge
Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE launches series, celebrates SBDC Day on March 19, to boost regional economic growth Local entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Alton Metro Regions will soon have unprecedented access to critical funding knowledge that could transform their growth potential and create new jobs throughout Southwestern Illinois. Illinois SBDC…
Read MoreGolf Galaxy Performance Center to host Fairview Heights grand opening weekend March 21-23
Golf Galaxy Performance Center will host a grand opening celebration for its new store located in Fairview Heights (6617 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 62208) starting on Friday, March 21 and continuing through Sunday, March 23. The new Golf Galaxy Performance Center features state-of-the-art hitting bays with TrackMan™ technology, a putting green, golf services desk, game-changing…
Read MoreForever 21 files second bankruptcy, plans include shuttering its U.S. operations
Impacted Metro East location is at St. Clair Square Mall in Fairview Heights Los Angeles-based fast fashion retailer F21 Opco, the licensee of Forever 21 in the U.S., said it will wind down its U.S. businesses while pursuing a going concern transaction or a sale of some or all of its assets. The company has…
Read MoreThe Salvation Army responds to area tornado, severe storm impacted communities
The Salvation Army’s Midland Division, which encompasses Missouri and Southern Illinois, is responding in St. Louis and Jefferson Counties and serving people impacted by March 15 tornadoes and severe storms. Survivors needing assistance should call 211. The Salvation Army is deploying in the community to provide emotional and spiritual care, and food and beverages via…
Read MoreLawmakers mull betting on internet gambling while existing industry warns it’ll fold
Proposal to legalize ‘iGaming’ comes as Illinois’ still-growing sports betting market turns 5 By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down Illinois casinos, video gambling terminals, horse racing and professional sports — just days after legal sports betting went live — the state’s gambling industry…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harris introduces bill to strengthen protections for working K9 animals
Following the tragic death of a former Alton K9, state Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) has filed legislation to enhance legal protections for those who intentionally harm working K9 animals. “Our K9 officers play a critical role in protecting and serving our communities,” said Senator Harriss. “They risk their lives to help keep our communities…
Read MoreSpring tees off with Mississippi Masters Golf Tourney on May 2
Annual Grafton Chamber golf outing planned at Lockhaven Golf Club Get ready to tee it up at the annual Grafton Chamber of Commerce Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament scheduled for Friday, May 2 at Lockhaven Golf Club (10872 Lawrence Keller Drive, Godfrey, IL 62035). Golfers interested in taking part in the event can registers at: www.graftonilchamber.com.…
Read MoreBudzinski introduces bipartisan bill to protect postal performance
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) introduced the bipartisan Protect Postal Performance Act to prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from downsizing facilities in underserved areas, provide more oversight over modifications to delivery schedules, and increase public transparency on proposed changes. The legislation is co-led by Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Congressman Jack Bergman…
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