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SIUE to host 62nd annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation in April
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host the 62nd annual Lincoln Laureates Convocation and Investiture, where Governor JB Pritzker will confer the state’s highest civilian honor for professional achievement and public service to five distinguished Illinois residents. Hosted by the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, the next cohort of Lincoln Laureates will receive the Order of Lincoln on…
Read MoreUWGSL annual community campaign raises $60M to support St. Louis region
The United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) annual community campaign has raised $60 million to invest in helping local individuals and families in need across 16 counties in Illinois and Missouri. UWGSL provides funding and support to a safety net of 160 local nonprofits that help people with basic needs, early childhood and youth…
Read MoreNext ‘Understanding Our New World’ virtual event scheduled for Feb. 9
Starting at 10 a.m. Central Time on Monday, Feb. 9, the SIU Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will host a virtual event with Beatrice Heuser, a distinguished professor at the Brussels School of Governance at the Free University of Brussels. Heuser will discuss her book Flawed Strategy: Why Smart Leaders Make Bad Decisions with Institute Director John…
Read MoreUrban League ‘Round Up at the Register’ returns to Schnucks
The campaign runs Feb. 4 through 17 with 100 percent of donations supporting the non-profit organization For the sixth consecutive year, as part of observing Black History Month in February, Schnuck Markets Inc. will offer customers the opportunity to “Round Up at the Register” and support the Urban League. Starting Feb. 4 and continuing through…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions opens first Community Youth Shelter in southern Illinois
New program offers short-term care for youth in crisis while aiming to keep families together Caritas Family Solutions recently announced the opening of its Community Youth Shelter, a groundbreaking program providing short-term stabilization and support for youth in southern Illinois. Funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), this is the first program of…
Read MoreSIUE opens campus ‘Chimega Mart:’ Cashierless store powered by Amazon technology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Dining Services and the Morris University Center/Student Success Center have announced the grand opening of Chimega Mart, a cutting-edge, cashierless convenience store located on the second floor of the Student Success Center. Chimega Mart is the newest addition to the Student Success Center and represents an innovative step forward in campus…
Read MoreIDOT, ISP: Be the ‘ultimate sober driving MVP’ this Super Bowl weekend
This Super Bowl weekend, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and numerous local police and sheriff’s departments across the state are taking a timeout to spread two important safety messages to the public – “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket.” The Super Bowl safety campaign runs from Friday,…
Read MoreCompany warns Super Bowl hosts: Don’t let cooking oil cause a sewer disaster
Super Bowl Sunday is one of America’s biggest food days of the year, with fans expected to consume more than 100 million pounds of chicken wings during the big game. But while the snacks may disappear quickly, the leftover grease can create problems that linger long after the final whistle. Local grease recycling company Ace…
Read MoreO’Fallon-Shiloh chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Royal Palm Mediterranean Restaurant
On Jan. 29, 2026, Royal Palm Mediterranean Restaurant, located at 130 Ludwig Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce to mark the opening of the new restaurant. Shown near the center of the photo preparing to cut the ribbon are owners Jack and Ruby…
Read MoreState, national soybean boards seeking candidates
The Illinois Soybean Board (ISB) is looking for farmers interested in filling one of Illinois’ director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB). Any soybean producer who is engaged in the growing of soybeans in the United States who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk of loss of, is eligible. To be considered…
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