Area News
Budzinski convenes Agriculture Advisory Council amid rising costs
On May 6, 2026, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market…
Read More‘REC Fest’ returns to National Great Rivers Museum May 16
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, invites you to REC (Recreation, Exploration, and Conservation) Fest – the largest recreation and safety festival in the Riverbend. Kick off the summer season with your family from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, at the National Great Rivers Museum, in Alton, Ill., with…
Read MoreF1 powerboats, riverfront thrills return to Alton July 17-19
Third annual 2026 IHRA Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championships set for July 17-19 The roar of engines and the rush of riverfront excitement return this summer as the IHRA Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championships powers back into Alton, Ill., for its third annual running, July 17–19, 2026, at Riverfront Park. Fans can once…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies announces receipt of recent awards
IMPACT Strategies recently announced that it had been recognized with two honors at the SLC3 Show-Me Awards: The Construction Manager Excellence Award and the Outstanding Construction Project Over $20 Million award for the BJC St. Peters Outpatient Center. Hosted annually by the St. Louis Council of Construction Consumers (SLC3), the Show-Me Awards celebrate excellence across…
Read MoreBudzinski announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition winners for 13th District
Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) recently announced the winners of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. This year’s overall winner is Charlotte Lin of University Laboratory High School for her piece, Liminal. Runner-up winners: Mackenzie Shirley — Belleville East High School Amelia Drews — Springfield High School Amiya Williams — Belleville West…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harriss announces Traveling Office Hours for May
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) recently announced a new round of Traveling Office Hours taking place throughout May, providing residents with additional opportunities to connect with her office and receive assistance with state services. “These Traveling Office Hours are an important way for my team to stay connected with the communities we serve,” said…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker announces Safe Routes to School awards
$12 million in grants will transform neighborhood infrastructure into active transportation options for students statewide Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi announced on Friday, May 8, that $12 million in grants had been awarded for projects that will help boost the health and safety of children by making walking, biking, and rolling…
Read MoreLC poised to make ‘bigger impact with a smaller footprint’ in Carlinville
A new agreement between the Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 and Lewis and Clark Community College will allow the college to directly provide educational opportunities to the students of Carlinville and Macoupin County. Lewis and Clark has a longstanding history of providing direct services to the residents of Macoupin County with a physical…
Read MoreRoyal Banks of Missouri unveils 2026 expansion plans, includes Glen Carbon
St. Louis-owned bank broadens its footprint, launching full-service retail branches in Glen Carbon, South St. Louis County Royal Banks of Missouri has finalized plans to expand to Glen Carbon, Ill., and South St. Louis County, Mo., with plans to open two new full-service branches in 2026. As it aims to grow its community-focused presence across…
Read MoreSIUE, The Wedge launch Metro East workforce upskilling Summer AI Learnathon Series
New partnership invites local employers, employees, entrepreneurs, community members to build practical AI skills through Grow with Google Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, in partnership with The Wedge, will launch a new Summer AI Learnathon Series this June to help local employers, employees, entrepreneurs, students, and community members build practical artificial intelligence skills in a supportive,…
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