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Wiegmann Associates recognized on multiple industry lists for its growth, position
Wiegmann Associates has been ranked on multiple prestigious lists for its significant growth and position in the industry. Founded in 1995, Wiegmann Associates is a St. Louis-based mechanical contractor that engineers and installs energy-saving HVAC solutions, refrigeration systems and automation controls for clients across the United States in a wide range of industries. Wiegmann was…
Read MoreWhiteside Elementary students add painted handprints on school addition’s last steel beam
Students from Whiteside Elementary School in Belleville, Ill., left their marks on the steel beam that will complete the structure of the school’s new 13,550-square-foot addition. Groups of students had messy fun dipping their hands in paint, adding colorful handprints to the eight-foot beam. S. M. Wilson & Co., the project’s construction manager at risk,…
Read MoreMadison County officials highlight senior freeze expansion as income limits rise
Officials are touting expanded eligibility for the senior freeze exemption after legislation signed Friday opened the door to property tax relief for thousands of Madison County seniors. The new law, Illinois Senate Bill 64, amends the Illinois Property Tax Code to raise income limits for the exemption commonly known as the “Senior Freeze.” Chief County…
Read MoreFourth annual champion awards recognize business leaders driving Illinois’ clean energy future
On Dec. 4, 2025, the fourth annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards celebrated the private companies, nonprofit organizations, and public-sector partners that are accelerating clean energy adoption, strengthening local economies, and creating equitable jobs in communities across Illinois. The awards honored organizations that are helping secure Illinois’ position as a national leader in clean energy…
Read MoreGateway Pet Guardians receives DOG’S RULE grant from PEDIGREE Foundation for Finder-to-Foster program
Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) has received a highly coveted grant from the PEDIGREE Foundation for its ‘Finder-to-Foster’ program, which keeps stray dogs out of the shelter in a temporary foster home. Adult-large breed dogs tend to languish in shelters across the United States, according to Best Friends Animal Society, and their euthanasia rates are…
Read MoreIML releases Volume 10 of its ‘Illinois Municipal Policy Journal’
The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), recently announced the release of Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. This edition marks the tenth anniversary of the publication, which is dedicated to advancing research and dialogue about municipal governance in Illinois. Volume 10 of the Journal includes…
Read MoreYour voice matters: Illinois soybean farmers can help shape conservation efforts
Association seeks farmers’ “honest input,” and paying out $100 for 45 minutes of virtual time The Illinois Soybean Association is working to better connect farmers with conservation programs and resources—but they say they need to hear from farmers first. Among the questions they are seeking feedback on: What are the biggest challenges on your farm…
Read MoreSchnucks reminds shoppers of holiday hours, specials, savings and services
Customers are also invited to celebrate the holidays with specials, savings and services at Schnucks A reminder that Schnucks stores will observe special holiday hours on the following days: Christmas Wednesday, Dec. 24 – Close at 5:30 p.m. (Christmas Eve) Thursday, Dec. 25 – Closed (Christmas Day) Friday, Dec. 26 – Open at normal time…
Read More‘Joyosity:’ The leadership book redefining corporate, personal success
Joy can drive a 143 percent lift in productivity, according to Bain & Company research highlighted in Jenn Whitmer’s book “Joyosity” Work-related stress costs the U.S. economy more than $190 billion and 120,000 lives annually, and 65 percent of employees say anxiety from work significantly disrupts their home life. International keynote speaker and leadership expert…
Read MoreGovernor signs bill expanding end-of-life options for terminally ill patients
Illinois becomes 12th state to enact legislation to provide terminally ill patients with autonomy, dignity and peace at the end of their lives Today, Governor Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their…
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