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Collaborative infrastructure investment, workforce development approach continues driving STL regional growth
The St. Louis region further solidified its standing as a premier national and global freight hub in 2025, propelled by continuing infrastructure investments, robust industrial expansion and collaborative workforce initiatives. The St. Louis Regional Freightway’s annual compilation summarizes the year’s most significant milestones, which have advanced the region’s multimodal connectivity, expanded its industrial real…
Read MoreState Senator Harriss collecting Valentines cards for seniors across 56th District
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting the community to help put a smile on the faces of local seniors this Valentine’s Day. Harriss is encouraging students, Scout troops, churches, families, and community groups to create heartfelt, homemade Valentine’s Day cards for residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities across the 56th District.…
Read MoreIllinois American Water completes improvements to regional water treatment plant
Since 2019, $157 million has been invested in major upgrades and enhancements to the Metro East regional water treatment plant that focus on service reliability, water quality and operational efficiencies, while incorporating state-of-the-art environmental technology. In 2025, Illinois American Water’s Interurban (Metro East) District completed the final stages of significant upgrades and enhancements to its…
Read MoreState Rep. Katie Stuart tours CAVC expansion site to view progress
State Rep. Katie Stuart, (D-Edwardsville), who further serves as assistant majority leader and floor whip, toured the new Collinsville Area Vocational Center site on Jan. 8, 2026, to get a firsthand look at construction progress. CAVC Director Joe McGinnis and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich, along with representatives…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s unveils advanced imaging technology for better patient care in Riverbend
New MRI and CT machines expand access to life-saving diagnostic technologies Thanks to a deliberate investment by OSF HealthCare to bring the latest health care technologies to the Riverbend region, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center has installed two new advanced diagnostic imaging systems, a state-of-the-art CT scanner and MRI system designed to deliver faster,…
Read MoreJustine PETERSEN presents PNC Bank with community banking award
Justine PETERSEN recently recognized PNC Bank as the 2025 recipient of the Justine PETERSEN Award for Community Banking, an honor that celebrates private banking partners in the St. Louis metro area who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to financial inclusivity and economic empowerment for low-income and socially disadvantaged individuals. Named in honor of Justine PETERSEN’s…
Read MorePlentiful pig inventory to start new year; pork supply ample
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek With more profitable hog prices, lower feed costs and higher production efficiency compared to recent years, the U.S. has an ample supply of pork to start 2026. USDA’s quarterly hogs and pigs report Dec. 23 pegged the nation’s hog herd at 75.5 million head, up 1% from a year ago…
Read MoreNew Year relief: New funds available for Ameren customers
Ameren encourages customers to apply for energy bill assistance in 2026 Ameren is reminding residential customers across Illinois and Missouri that a wide range of resources remain available to support qualifying households with their energy bills in 2026. In addition to programs funded by the company, Ameren partners with United Way of Greater St. Louis,…
Read MoreSchnucks customers, company donate over $180K to The Salvation Army
Schnuck Markets Inc. and The Salvation Army recently announced that Schnucks customers and the company donated a total of $181,677 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign through the most recent Round Up at the Register. Schnucks customers had the option to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar, with 100 percent of…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker signs historic Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
Bill will lower monthly utility bills for working families while strengthening grid; bill expected to save Illinois consumers $13.4 billion over the next two decades Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined elected officials and advocates to sign the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA), SB 25, marking a historic measure to lower utility bills for…
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