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Edwardsville Police to step up patrols for Thanksgiving travel
The Edwardsville Police Department is joining forces with the Illinois State Police and other local law enforcement agencies as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. As part of a focused effort to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries, Edwardsville officers will participate in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety…
Read MoreFarm bill extended again in government reopening
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The Ag Department resumed normal operations while the farm bill was extended for a third year after the president signed a funding package Nov. 12 that reopened the government. The legislation, which was approved after a record-breaking 43-day federal shutdown, funds USDA and several other departments, through fiscal year 2026,…
Read MoreDowntown Alton’s 32nd annual tree lighting tonight, kicking off holiday season
Tonight (Friday, Nov. 21) Alton Main Street hosts an event that organizers say is “sure to get the community into the holiday spirit.” The 32nd annual Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square will begin at 6 p.m. with the arrival of Santa Claus on the trolley. Free festivities, including caroling, cookies and hot cocoa, will…
Read MoreAirport director responds to incident at St. Louis Lambert International Airport this morning
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal An early morning security incident at St. Louis Lambert International Airport on Friday resulted in the fatal shooting of a man by an airport police officer. According to airport police, officers conducting routine overnight patrols around 1:05 a.m. encountered an individual armed with a knife inside…
Read MoreAn agronomist’s 2025 growing season takeaways
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek As harvest comes to a close in most areas, it is time to reflect on the 2025 growing season and evaluate management decisions for the 2026 crop year. AgriGold agronomist Kevin Gale covers the northern half of Illinois, where yields were fairly good but fell short of early season potential…
Read MoreLewis and Clark launches men’s, women’s hockey clubs; East Alton Ice Arena home
Lewis and Clark Community College (LC) has announced the addition of men’s and women’s hockey clubs to its athletic offerings for Fall 2026, marking a unique opportunity for student-athletes in the region. L&C will compete in the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division II, with the men’s team joining the Mid-American Collegiate Hockey Association (MACHA)…
Read MoreSenator Harriss hosts local students at SWIC for hands-on legislative experience
[Editor’s note: Photos of state Senator Erica Harriss with students from the participating Metro East schools were provided by her office.] State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon-56th District) welcomed nearly 50 high school students and educators to Southwestern Illinois College Sam Wolf Campus this month for her Fall Youth Advisory Council (YAC), an initiative…
Read MoreMadison County Board Room renovations scheduled to start today
Renovation work on the Madison County Board Room was scheduled to start today as part of a more than $320,000 project to modernize the space and improve accessibility. The County Board approved the renovation contract in July, and reconstruction is expected to continue through January. During the overhaul, all committee meetings will be held in Conference Room 309,…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Pavement patching on Illinois 3 begins Nov. 21
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that both northbound and southbound Illinois 3 will be reduced to one lane from Stolle Road to Interstate 255 in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, Friday, Nov. 21, for pavement patching. The work is expected to be completed by the end of November. Motorists can expect delays…
Read MoreOSF HealthCare targets employers with on-site offerings through its mobile, digital services
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center is broadening its digital and mobile health footprint across the Metro East, positioning its OSF OnCall Connect program as a turnkey wellness solution for regional employers seeking on-site preventive care. In a recent discussion at the Alton-based hospital, OSF…
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