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Senator Erica Harriss secures $330K for new Maryville ambulance
A new ambulance is now serving the residents of Maryville thanks to a $330,000 state investment secured through the advocacy of State Senator Erica Harriss. Senator Harriss joined local officials, first responders, and community members on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, for the Maryville Village Fire Department’s Ambulance Commissioning and Push-In Ceremony, celebrating the department’s newest…
Read MoreGovernor designates bumblebee as state’s official bee
Following student-led initiative, Governor Pritzker makes the Black and Gold Bumblebee the official state bee Governor JB Pritzker recently signed HB 4438 into law, designating the black and gold bumblebee as the official Illinois State Bee. The black and gold bumblebee serves as a critical prairieland pollinator – boosting Illinois’ natural ecosystem, supporting agriculture,…
Read MoreWorld Wide Technology Raceway welcomes Super Fair July 31-Aug. 8
World Wide Technology Raceway will transform into the Super Fair by Kissel Entertainment July 31–Aug. 8, bringing more than a week of carnival thrills and family entertainment to the Metro East. The Super Fair will fill the raceway with one of the area’s largest traveling midways, featuring more than 30 rides and attractions, carnival games,…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: Smart exit strategies for small business owners
Starting and successfully growing a small business is no small feat, but there may come a time when it’s in your best interest to exit the company you built. While covering everything you need to know about pulling off a successful exit could fill volumes, a few key takeaways will help ensure the process goes…
Read MoreMueller Furniture & Mattress named 2026 Home Furnishings 500 Honoree
Mueller Furniture & Mattress has been recognized as a 2026 Home Furnishings 500 Honoree, a curated list celebrating businesses that show excellence across the furniture retail industry. Mark Mueller, fourth-generation owner of Mueller Furniture, said the family business has remained committed to craftsmanship and American-made products for almost 100 years, and this honor reflects a…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raise funds for National Children’s Cancer Society
Revity Credit Union employees came together last month to raise $1,450 for the National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) through their ongoing Jeans for Generations program. The Jeans for Generations program at Revity reflects the credit union’s guiding philosophy of People Helping People, empowering employees to support organizations that make a meaningful impact in the lives…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of the Month’ highlights Saddleback Chocolates
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recognized Saddleback Chocolates as his Business of the Month for June. Rep. Schmidt presented owners Maureen and Mike Moore with a certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives recognizing their hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to the community. “Maureen and Mike Moore work together to create delicious handmade chocolate assortments…
Read MoreNational Law Journal ranks Simmons Hanly Conroy among nation’s top firms
Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP has been ranked among the 2026 NLJ 500, the National Law Journal’s annual survey of the 500 largest law firms by attorney headcount in the United States. Founded in 1999 in Alton, Ill., Simmons Hanly Conroy has built a national reputation for handling high-stakes, complex litigation and serving in leadership roles…
Read More‘First flights, new perspectives, future possibilities:’ SLU Aviation Summer Academy highlights
Students explored aviation careers through hands-on experiences at St. Louis Downtown Airport From taking the controls of an aircraft for the first time to exploring airport operations and meeting aviation professionals, 18 high school students from the St. Louis region and beyond gained a firsthand look at the aviation industry during Saint Louis University’s…
Read MoreBelt secures over $800,000 for Metro East libraries
State Senator Christopher Belt announced 31 public libraries and school districts across the Metro East are set to receive more than $800,000 for library services, enhanced programming and construction and security upgrades. “Libraries are places where no one is turned away,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Whether you seek knowledge or a place to feel a part…
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