Area News
SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning historian to assess U.S. presidency
On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, David Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, will discuss the United States and the American presidency next week with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Kennedy, a professor emeritus of history at Stanford University, will join John Shaw, institute director, for a virtual discussion on Tuesday,…
Read MoreMetro East Humane Society is hosting fundraiser calendar contest
Entries and voting opens June 22nd: gogophotocontest.com/metroeasthumanesociety Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is hosting its fundraiser calendar contest, with entries and voting open from June 22 through Aug. 10, 2026. This contest has a set fundraising goal of $15,000 to continue MEHS’s mission of improving animal welfare in the St. Louis Metro East region. The…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney’s Office observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; warns of imposter schemes
On June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois joined the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and other government agencies and organizations across the country to spread the word about government and business imposter scams. Government imposter scams are a serious problem: In 2025, the FTC…
Read MoreCentral Illinois woman undergoes state’s first irregular heartbeat procedure at Prairie Cardiovascular
Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan used Abbott’s Volt ™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System in performing groundbreaking procedure A 75-year-old woman from Watson, Ill., who has suffered with atrial fibrillation (AFib) since she was a teenager is the first patient in Illinois to receive a groundbreaking procedure performed by Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan of Prairie Cardiovascular. Carolyn Burk…
Read MoreLegislators Harriss, Elik to host free Kids Fair on June 20
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) have partnered to host a free Kids Fair event this weekend. The Saturday, June 20 event will feature free resources for parents and their children, free vison/hearing tests, face painting, food, touch-a-truck, a foam party, and more. Scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12…
Read MoreEdwardsville area cooling centers available to offer relief during excessive heat
June marks the official start of summer, and with that comes increased chances of excessively high temperatures. The City of Edwardsville is urging residents to prepare now for periods of prolonged or excessive heat and the associated risks. The city is working in cooperation with several local facilities to provide relief when the heat index…
Read MoreOlin, Huntsman announce merger: Headquarters to be in Texas
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced on June 16, 2026, that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North American chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate significant value for shareholders of both companies, with more than $400 million in…
Read MoreRamp closures scheduled at I-64/Illinois 157 interchange in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced ramp closures at the Interstate 64 and Illinois 157 interchange in St. Clair County beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. The following ramps will be closed to traffic: Illinois 157 to westbound I-64 Westbound I-64 to Illinois 157 Weather permitting, all westbound ramps at the interchange are…
Read More13th annual 2026 Metro East Start-Up Challenge to offer $28,000 in prizes
Entrepreneurs and new business startups are invited to compete in the 2026 Metro East Start-Up Challenge (MESC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s 13th annual regional business plan competition. The MESC is organized by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE. The purpose of the challenge is to identify, encourage, and…
Read MoreJune 25 jigsaw puzzle competition to benefit Operation Blessing
Grab your friends, family, coworkers, and puzzle aces and join in an evening of fun and friendly competition benefiting Operation Blessing. This unique fundraising event — a jigsaw puzzle competition! — takes place from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Godfrey KC Hall, located at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey,…
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