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West End Service Station hosts ‘Meet the 66ers’ event on Feb. 23
SIUE basketball coaches and players to hold meet & greet at historic Route 66 attraction in Edwardsville Get your kicks with the SIUE 66ers basketball team Monday, Feb. 23 when they travel to Edwardsville’s West End Service Station to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road and to meet local fans. SIUE Athletics and…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harriss issues statement following Governor’s 2026 state budget address
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) released this official statement today following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address: “As a working parent in a family of five, I know affordability is not a slogan. It is about whether families can pay their bills, plan for the future, and feel secure…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker proposes eighth balanced budget in today’s state address
FY27 budget focused on affordability, fiscal discipline, and delivering for working families Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his eighth balanced budget proposal — a fiscally responsible plan centered on making Illinois more affordable for working families while protecting the state’s long-term financial stability. At a time when families are facing higher costs driven by…
Read MoreBoeing Defense headquarters returns to St. Louis from DC metro
Move solidifies St. Louis’ role as national hub for aerospace and defense technology —— Key takeaways: Boeing announces move of its Defense, Space & Security Headquarters from the Washington DC area to St. Louis Adds to St. Louis’ aerospace and defense tech strengths, including NGA and Scott AFB Advances broader mission to create more and…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt names Hoffen Funeral Home as his ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen Hoffen Funeral Home in Millstadt for his “Business of the Month.” With decades of experience, Rep. Schmidt said the team that operates the family-owned funeral home goes above and beyond with their services to help care for families. “When a…
Read MoreMueller Furniture highlights how AI, technology, are revolutionizing the industry
The furniture industry is entering a new era, one defined by the seamless integration of technology, sustainability and human-centered design. Mueller Furniture & Mattress is at the forefront of this transformation, trailblazing innovation through advanced visualization tools and highly personalized customization experiences for customers. As homes continue to double as offices, studios and social hubs,…
Read MoreAmeren customers to benefit from better reliability with new Belleville electric substation
Key takeaways: Customers in the Belleville area will soon benefit from improved reliability thanks to a new, first-of-its kind substation on Ameren’s transmission system. The substation is designed to reroute power as it flows through the region and allow Ameren to more quickly restore power to customers during storms. Substations are critical elements in…
Read MoreOver $1B in medical debt relief for Illinoisans announced by governor
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker today announced that the State of Illinois has erased over $1.1 billion in medical debt for more than half a million Illinoisans through the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program. The announcement comes ahead of Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and proposed budget address tomorrow, previewing a focus on improving affordability.…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s continued flexing its cardiology services specialty program ‘muscle’ in 2025
Increased patient volumes for the second consecutive year leads to a strong and healthy heart program Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center continues to be “heart healthy” after bulking up even more by flexing its cardiology services specialty program “muscle” in…
Read MoreMonsanto announces Roundup™ class settlement agreement to resolve current, future claims
Class settlement and the U.S. Supreme Court case are independently necessary and mutually reinforcing elements in multi-pronged strategy to significantly contain the litigation / Funding of the class totals up to 7.25 billion U.S. dollars; Monsanto will make declining capped annual payments for up to 21 years giving it greater financial certainty / Class agreement requires…
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