Area News

Dr. Erin Benson of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will be speaking at the next Sierra Club Speaker Series on the relationships between archaeology and conservation. The talk will explore the archaeology of southern Illinois and how archaeological practice and cultural resource preservation intersect with regional conservation efforts. The event takes place starting at 6:30…

Grant is part of more than $105M given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® to support safety across the U.S. The Edwardsville Police Department will be able to equip its officers with special crisis care response kits, thanks to a $13,875 grant awarded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. The crisis care response kits…

  For the third consecutive term, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has posted an enrollment increase. SIUE’s overall enrollment for Spring 2026 increased by 6.5 percent to 11,932 when including continuing, first-time, transfer and early college students. This is SIUE’s highest overall enrollment for spring since the Spring 2022 semester. Through intentional dual enrollment/dual credit partnerships,…

Madison County Community Development is launching a new Healthy Houses HVAC Subgrant Program to improve living conditions for low- and moderate-income tenants by helping eligible rental property owners replace aging heating and cooling systems. “This program helps ensure families are living in safe, healthy homes while also supporting property owners who are committed to maintaining…

CyberUp and TechSTL have announced their relocation to The Post Building in Downtown North, marking a significant investment in St. Louis’ growing innovation economy and reinforcing the city’s expanding leadership in technology, cybersecurity, data, and intelligence-driven industries. The move builds on the region’s long-standing global strength in medical research, biomedical science, and advanced manufacturing, signaling…