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Nov. 26 ‘Dine to Donate’ fundraiser to benefit Operation Blessing
Roma’s Pizza restaurant is hosting a “Dine to Donate” fundraiser to benefit Operation Blessing from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Be sure to mention Operation Blessing when you place your order for any menu items and Operation Blessing will earn a percentage of sales. Roma’s Pizza is located at 121…
Read MoreCapri Pools & Aquatics predicts Q1 2026 pool completion at Iowa recreation center
Excavation is underway for a multi-purpose pool at the new Northside Community Recreation Center in Des Moines, Ia. St. Louis-based Capri Pools and Aquatics expects to complete the natatorium in March of next year. The Northside Community Center replaces the John R. Grubb Community YMCA facility which will be demolished after construction completion of…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital’s Pavilion for Women recognized by ILPQC for Birth Equity Initiatives excellence
Anderson Hospital recently announced that the Pavilion for Women Obstetrics Team has been honored by the Illinois Perinatal Quality Collaborative (ILPQC) for its outstanding commitment to advancing Birth Equity. Birth Equity is defined as the assurance of conditions that enable all individuals to achieve optimal birth outcomes, supported by a sustained focus on addressing racial…
Read MoreGovernor announces highest enrollment level in 10 years for Illinois public universities
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) recently announced that public universities in Illinois achieved the highest enrollment level in 10 years, with nearly 190,000 students enrolled during the fall semester of the 2025-26 academic year. Total enrollment at Illinois public universities increased for the second consecutive year and is…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s earns fourth consecutive ‘A’ safety grade from The Leapfrog Group
New grade for Fall 2025 is national recognition for patient safety same as Spring 2025, Fall 2024 and Spring 2024 For the fourth consecutive time in the past 24 months, a metro east hospital with a 100-year health care ministry in the Riverbend region is celebrating national distinction for achievements in prioritizing patient safety by…
Read MoreUnited impact: Riverbend Family Ministries
The power of partnership: United Way and RFM Our mission and impact Founded in 2007, Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) exists to bring smaller nonprofits together under one roof to better serve children, youth, and families experiencing trauma from violence, addiction, poverty, and homelessness. Today, in addition to our Client Service Department—focused on basic needs like…
Read MoreCommunity partners unite: Hosting free Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 25 at Lewis and Clark
Expanded outreach embraces seniors, college students facing food insecurity LaMay’s Catering and Monte World, along with a network of local partners, will host their annual free Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. “This year, we’re excited to introduce expanded initiatives to support seniors, individuals in need, and…
Read MoreA St. Louis holiday tradition: Giving gifts of hope through ‘100 Neediest Cases’
As the holiday season begins, many people are searching for hope in the midst of challenging times, and through the “100 Neediest Cases” program, the community has the opportunity to create a better, brighter holiday season for neighbors in need. 100 Neediest Cases gives people the opportunity to spread joy and generosity to thousands of…
Read MoreAltonWorks FiberNet now live: Enterprise-grade fiber broadband available to Alton residents
In a milestone moment that will reshape Alton’s future for generations, community leaders, residents, and partners gathered today at Alton Fire Department Station No. 2 to celebrate the official launch of AltonWorks FiberNet, which is a transformative 100-year infrastructure investment that will deliver enterprise-grade fiber broadband to nearly 100 percent of city residents. “This is…
Read More2025 Metro East Start-Up Challenge winner: Beyond Creative AI
The Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE recently announced the winners of its 12th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2025 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs competing for a share of a $28,000 prize package. Beyond Creative AI, of Alton, Ill., was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Founder Tyler…
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