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St. Louis Battlehawks, United Way of Greater St. Louis partner for community impact
United Way of Greater St. Louis is teaming up once again with the St. Louis Battlehawks for a third year as the team’s Premier Community Partner. United Way provides vital funding and resources to 160 local nonprofits agencies across 16-counties in Missouri and Illinois, helping over 1 million people every year. The continued partnership reinforces…
Read MoreFollett Content strengthens adult offerings for public libraries, launches Street Date Program
Expanded catalog depth, free shipping, and street-date capabilities to help public libraries meet patron demand when it peaks Follett Content, a longtime partner to libraries nationwide, has announced a deepened commitment to public library collections by expanding its adult print catalog and launching the Follett Street Date Program to help libraries to deliver high-demand titles…
Read MoreResidents encouraged to explore MetroBikeLink through SCCTD’s summerlong “GO TRAILing” program
Effort incentivizes participants of all ages to track miles, earn prizes St. Clair County Transit District is encouraging area residents to get out this summer and explore the MetroBikeLink system with its “GO TRAILing” program, being held in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit. From May 9 to August 8, participants of all ages can…
Read MoreNational Memorial of Military Ascent will debut in Grafton with historic D-Day Commemoration
On June 6, a powerful vision years in the making will become reality as the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) officially opens with a full day of events honoring the anniversary of D-Day. Set along the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and the Great River Road, the memorial draws direct inspiration from the…
Read MoreSt. Clair County tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
BENTON, Ill. – A tax return preparer who worked in St. Clair County recently appeared in district court to plead guilty to federal charges for making intentional false statements on tax return forms to defraud the Government. Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of false statements on tax return, one count of…
Read MoreLane and ramp closures on I-55/70 in St. Clair County begin May 4
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced upcoming lane closures on eastbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County to allow for bridge maintenance. Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 4, traffic will be reduced to two lanes on eastbound I-55/70 between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue. In addition, beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 4,…
Read MoreStormy stretch slows planting progress
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Despite statewide planting progress being ahead of the average pace, weather and soil conditions kept many tractors on the sidelines in large portions of central and northern Illinois through mid-April. However, many finally got a chance to begin or resume fieldwork late last week. “Things are going pretty well, we’re…
Read MoreDuckworth, Durbin announce more than $22M for port infrastructure improvements
On April 29, 2026, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced a total of $22,470,985 in federal funding for port infrastructure development projects for the Kaskaskia Regional Port District and Seneca Regional Port District. This funding is provided through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), a Maritime Administration…
Read MoreUS aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about…
Read MoreLegislators to host upcoming regional ICASH events
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) and state Senator Jil Tracy (R-50th-Quincy) have teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 4 at the Mississippi Valley Library District location (408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234). Harriss and the Illinois…
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