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AG Raoul reminds Illinois voters of rights
Attorney General Kwame Raoul is encouraging voters to know their rights as early voting is underway for the March 17 general primary election. It has been the longstanding practice of the Attorney General’s office to monitor elections in Illinois to ensure that voters’ rights are protected and polling places are accessible. Raoul is urging Illinois…
Read MoreSwansea man accused of robbing a credit union
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A man appeared in federal court Wednesday to face a federal charge for allegedly robbing a credit union in Swansea. Deondre E. Jones, 55, is facing one count of bank robbery. “Thanks to a strong, coordinated response by law enforcement, this defendant’s attempt to rob the credit union ended almost…
Read MoreLocal grease company highlights vital resource during National Groundwater Awareness Week
National Groundwater Awareness Week is observed from March 8 through 14 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates 200 million gallons of used cooking oil are dumped on the ground, poured in trash cans or poured down the drain every single year. This grease can leak into the local environment, wreaking havoc on the land, including…
Read MoreFirst Bankers Trust Company, Adams experts partner to provide tools to small businesses
First Bankers Trust Company, N.A. (First Bankers Trust), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Bankers Trustshares Inc., has announced that it is partnering with Adams experts to provide education for small businesses to prevent a cyber-attack and to better understand their cyber insurance coverage. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on April…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police join St. Patrick’s Day impaired driving enforcement effort
St. Patrick’s Day is traditionally celebrated with parades, parties, green beer and more in communities throughout the state. To remind motorists of the dangers of impaired driving and to help keep our streets safe, Edwardsville Police officers will be teaming up with the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation for a stepped-up traffic…
Read MoreHome, hangout, or quick hello: Edwardsville continues to bloom and grow
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy hosted the city’s annual Business Forecast Breakfast on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the Morris University Center on the main campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The full room of attendees were abuzz as they waited to learn about 2025…
Read MorePublic comment sought on proposed Illinois 177 improvements in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on Illinois 177 in Mascoutah. The meeting will be held: Wednesday, March 18 4 to 7 p.m. Mascoutah High School 1313 W. Main St., Mascoutah The project involves replacing the existing pavement on Illinois 177 in Mascoutah…
Read MoreHinckley Allen Social Justice Partner: The Teen Court Foundation of St. Clair County
Firm expands Social Justice Partner Program to the Midwest, supporting Restorative Youth Justice Hinckley Allen recently announced that The Teen Court Foundation of St. Clair County, based in Belleville, Ill., has been selected as the firm’s 2026 Social Justice Partner, officially expanding the Social Justice Partner Program into the Midwest. The partnership reflects the firm’s…
Read MoreTWM establishes Jim Barganier Memorial Scholarship to support aspiring STEM students
TWM Inc., a leading engineering and geospatial firms in the St. Louis Metro East area, recently announced the establishment of the Jim Barganier Memorial Scholarship, honoring the legacy of its late colleague and surveyor, Jim Barganier, PLS. The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a high school senior who plans to enroll full-time at a…
Read MoreSIUE SUAA chapter hosts legislative update with Rep. Schmidt, Health Sciences Complex tour
On March 4, 2026, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s State Universities Annuitants Association (SUAA) chapter hosted State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt-114th), who provided legislative updates from the 104th Illinois General Assembly, and also included a tour of the University’s new Health Sciences Complex. The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Keith Becherer, director of…
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