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Republican bills aim to assist Illinois in its battle against fentanyl
The bills have attracted bipartisan support By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinois Republican senators have filed bills that would combat the state’s fentanyl crisis and further punish major possessors of the drug. One bill would reclassify a fentanyl overdose as a “poison,” while another would consider major fentanyl possessors a threat to public…
Read MoreLutheran Senior Services rebrands as EverTrue
Lutheran Senior Services, the eleventh largest nonprofit aging services provider in the country, has announced that it is rebranding as EverTrue. This significant change reflects the organization’s ongoing growth and deepened commitment to partnership with the older adults they serve. “We’re excited about this new chapter as EverTrue,” said Adam Marles, president and CEO. “For more…
Read MoreSpace Shuttle Café in Alton launches search for next ‘shuttle chef’
Flock Food Truck Park and Bar is launching a cosmic culinary competition to find the next “Shuttle Chef” for its iconic Space Shuttle Café , a converted WWII-era McDonnell-Douglas DC-3 aircraft that serves as a stationary food truck in Alton’s vibrant food scene. This extraordinary opportunity invites passionate food entrepreneurs to take command of…
Read MoreSierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project to host March 8 Seed Swap in Alton
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois will host its final Seed Swap of the spring season at the Hayner Public Library in Alton to provide community members with a sociable space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. Readers are invited to join fellow farmers and gardeners in celebration of the…
Read MoreHundreds rally at the Capitol to oppose homeschool bill
Opponents say bill is a slippery slope to more regulation By BETH HUNDSDORFER AND MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Hundreds rallied Thursday at the Capitol in Springfield to voice their opposition to a bill that would require oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to concerns that the state offers no restrictions…
Read MoreLegislative revenue estimate more than $700M lower than Pritzker’s proposed budget
Forecasters predict revenue growth in current fiscal year will miss the mark. By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Lawmakers’ projections for revenues in the coming year aren’t as high as Gov. JB Pritzker’s, raising questions about how much money will be available during this year’s budget negotiations. The General Assembly’s bipartisan Commission…
Read MoreSchnucks Springboard seeks second cohort participants for local, diverse-owned business accelerator
Those chosen will receive education, resources, access to Schnucks customers Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council, is seeking its second cohort of local and diverse-owned* businesses to participate in the Schnucks Springboard accelerator program. To apply, greater St. Louis, Missouri/Illinois metropolitan area business owners should visit schnucks.com/springboard prior to March…
Read MoreCMT, partners to host ‘Transit is a Lucky Charm’ campaign with riders on March 14
Those starting their morning off by riding MetroLink and MetroBus have a chance to see a likeable leprechaun and “capture” free transit passes or one of his “pots o’ gold,” hidden in plain sight The bi-state region is fortunate to have access to a safe, integrated public transit system, but the luck doesn’t stop there.…
Read MorePublic comment sought on proposed Illinois 4/15 improvements over Kaskaskia River
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss plans to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 4/15 over the Kaskaskia River near Fayetteville in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 St. Liborius Parish Center 911 Sparta St., St. Libory The…
Read MoreSave the date, mark your calendars: ONE DAY, ONE SIUE returns on April 24
This informational flyer was recently shared by the Chamber of Commerce Southwestern Madison County:
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