Area News
Utility work to require Illinois 203 lane closures
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that utility work by Ameren Illinois to relocate a gas main along Illinois 203 (Edwardsville Road) between 14th Street and 20th Street in Madison County will require one lane to be closed in each direction beginning, weather permitting, Monday, March 24. A posted detour will…
Read MoreTrade union donates $100K to Collinsville Area Vocational Center scholarship
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades’ PATCH Foundation has gifted $100,000 to the Joseph Smith Vocational Scholarship at the Collinsville Area Vocational Center. The scholarship was established by Gregg and Anna Smith in memory of their son, Joseph Smith, a CAVC student. CAVC is a two-year, public vocational training center for high…
Read MorePopular high schoolers’ CEO Program grows again in the Metro East
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] The newest high schooler’s CEO Program in the Metro East is off to a booming start, both in terms of student involvement and community support. The Silver Creek Area CEO Program officially rolled out at the end of June 2024 at Mascoutah’s local Wisper Internet location…
Read MoreS. M. Wilson & Co. receives Excellence in Client Experience Award
S. M. Wilson & Co. has been honored with the 2025 Bronze Excellence in Client Experience Award. This award, presented by Client Savvy, recognizes professional services firms in the top quarter of performance that consistently excel at aligning with expectations and delivering experiences buyers would highly recommend to others. In 2024, S. M. Wilson worked…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital adds second robot to surgery program
Anderson Hospital Director of Surgical Services Dan Rojek recently announced the addition of the Da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system to its cutting-edge surgical technology lineup. The Da Vinci 5 is the most powerful and fully integrated system to date, designed to deliver better patient outcomes while lowering the cost of care. Anderson Hospital launched…
Read More‘Transformative’ partnership announced between The Wedge, SIUE
The Wedge and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have announced a partnership that will “transform the economic landscape of the greater Alton Metro Region,” according to an official statement released on March 10. The collaboration, branded as “The Wedge Powered by SIUE,” will create a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, education, and community development when…
Read MoreI-55/64 lane closures set March 12-13
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a daytime ramp closure will be encountered on the ramp from southbound Interstate 55/64 to Tudor Avenue, just before of the Poplar Street Bridge. The ramp will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, March 12 and 13, weather permitting. During this time, southbound…
Read MoreNGRREC announces World Water Day Photo Contest winners
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) invites the community to view this year’s World Water Day Photo Contest exhibit, taking place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, at the Field Station. With over 100 outstanding submissions, the selection process was more competitive than ever, according to Swarovski Foundation Water…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese Auxiliary accepting ‘Lights in Scholarship’ applications
The Auxiliary of HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese is currently accepting Grant in Aid applications for their Lights in Scholarship program. This opportunity is for anyone entering a medical or allied health field in the coming fall 2025 semester. A $1,000 Grant in Aid will be awarded to each recipient in June 2025. Only current…
Read MoreSwansea Rotary celebrates successful annual dinner auction
Proceeds of more than $33K will support programs throughout the community The Rotary Club of Swansea would like to thank everyone who supported their recent “Rotary Round Up” Annual Dinner Auction. Proceeds of more than $33,000 will be used throughout the year to support nonprofit organizations and community programs that align with the basic principles…
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