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United impact: Land of Lincoln Legal Aid
Justice that lasts beyond the holidays… Every day, families across the Metro East face challenges that threaten their safety, stability, and dignity. A senior risks losing the home she has lived in for decades. A mother must decide between paying rent or buying groceries for her children. A veteran struggles to access the benefits…
Read MoreFormer Belleville attorney sentenced to prison for stealing from clients
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A district judge sentenced a former Belleville attorney to spend 90 months in federal prison after he admitted to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients. Jason R. Caraway, 51, pleaded guilty to six counts of wire fraud in February. He was sentenced on Oct. 1. “This lawyer didn’t…
Read MoreJoe’s Market Basket sees increase in bird-watching enthusiasts
No matter the time of the year, bird watching, or birding, is a booming hobby in the United States. With an estimated 96 million birders and counting in the country, Joe’s Market Basket General Manager Andy Klos has seen an increase in the number of birders in the St. Louis region, especially since the pandemic.…
Read MoreSchnucks Seven Hills O’Fallon marks grand reopening with chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
On Nov. 7, 2025, Schnucks Seven Hills, located at 907 E. Hwy. 50 in O’Fallon, Ill., celebrated its complete store remodel, marking the occasion with a ribbon cutting hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. The remodel consists of: New Starbucks coffee shop with updated outdoor seating area Relocated and renovated meat and seafood departments…
Read MoreWorld Wide Technology Raceway shares 2026 NASCAR Weekend start times
Ticket sales open on Dec. 1 NASCAR recently announced the start times for the 2026 schedules, including a 2 p.m. CT start for the 5th annual Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Race on Sept. 13 and a 6:30 p.m. CT start for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series on Sept. 12 at World Wide…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Guardrail work to close I-270 lanes this weekend
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that one lane in each direction of Interstate 270 between Illinois 203 and Illinois 111 in Madison County will close this weekend for guardrail installation. The closure will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and all lanes are expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 16.…
Read MoreFirst Mid Bank & Trust helps navigate holiday spending with confidence
With consumers expected to spend over $1 trillion amid inflation and economic uncertainties, First Mid offers financial strategies to help stay on track this holiday season As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy for spending to snowball. First Mid Bank & Trust is sharing tips to help people make smart financial choices to keep spending under…
Read MoreUnited impact: IMPACT CIL
Located at 2735 East Broadway in Alton, Ill., IMPACT CIL is a non-profit, self-help advocacy organization founded in September 1985, primarily by people with disabilities. IMPACT CIL emphasizes peer counseling relationships—the heart of our service delivery—where individuals with similar disabilities share information, experiences, and support for living independently. Serving six Illinois counties—Madison, Macoupin, Jersey,…
Read MoreTransportation company agrees to settle military impersonation allegations to obtain DoW moving business
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – Denali Group, Inc. (“Denali”) has agreed to pay $3.5 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false customer satisfaction surveys while posing as U.S. Department of War and Coast Guard personnel. “Denali’s fake surveys gave them an unfair advantage over other contractors and shortchanged our…
Read MoreRestoring confidence through compassion guides this small business honoree’s mission
With a guiding mission of restoring confidence through compassion, Riverbend Dental in Godfrey is being recognized as the November 2025 Small Business of the Month award from the RiverBend Growth Association. “At Riverbend Dental, our mission is to provide exceptional, compassionate dental care that improves the health and confidence of our community,” says spokesperson…
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