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Ameren Illinois adding technology to enhance reliability in Alton; relocating poles in Godfrey
New switching technology added in several neighborhoods Ameren Illinois is taking another step forward in its modernization of the electric grid in Alton with the installation of new smart switches and stronger electric infrastructure in town. Work is currently underway to upgrade power lines between the Alby and North Alton substations, which will add capacity…
Read MoreSIU’s Simon Institute to host former CNN chief White House reporter Nov. 13
Jessica Yellin, a former CNN chief White House correspondent with nearly three decades of journalism experience, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual conversation on Thursday, Nov. 13. Yellin, the founder of the News Not Noise media platform, will discuss with John Shaw, institute director, the need for greater rigor, credibility…
Read MoreUnited impact: Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Girl Scouts don’t need to grow up to start leading. They’re changing the world right now. At Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, we are witnessing this every single day – and none of this could be possible without the generous support of our local community. Girl Scouts began in 1912 when Juliette Gordon Low phoned…
Read MoreEdwardsville Neighbors’ Turkey Trot returns Thanksgiving morning at SIUE
New partnership with local business Wrenn & Rae adds LED belt bag option for 2025 race swag Edwardsville Neighbors recently announced the return of the community’s favorite Thanksgiving tradition, the Edwardsville Neighbors Turkey Trot, happening Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). This family-friendly 5K and 1-mile fun…
Read MoreNCERC Advisory Board meeting notes new energy behind workforce training
On Monday, Nov. 3, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville hosted the NCERC Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board Meeting and distributed its annual report to the Board and stakeholders. Chairman of the Illinois Ethanol Research Advisory Board and SIU System President Dan Mahony, Ph.D., welcomed the Board and the…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions partners with DCFS to help create new statewide payment system
Electronic payment portal will streamline processes and ensure foster parents are paid on time Caritas Family Solutions has announced that it has been chosen by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to help develop a new online payment portal designed to improve payment processes for nonprofit agencies and providers across the state.…
Read MoreThe Gori Law Firm recognized for excellence in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms rankings
The Gori Law Firm recently shared its recognition in the 2026 Best Law Firms rankings. The firm ranked in the Regional Tier 2 in St. Louis for personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. Best Law Firms rankings are the result of a rigorous evaluation process that includes client feedback, peer reviews, interviews with industry…
Read MoreCongressman Krishnamoorthi visits Touchette Regional Hospital to highlight harm of Medicaid, ACA cuts
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) visited Touchette Regional Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, to underscore how President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — which he calls the “Large Lousy Law” — is endangering access to care for working families and safety-net hospitals across Illinois. Joined by Touchette leadership and front-line staff, Congressman Krishnamoorthi…
Read MoreMachinery costs creeping higher for farmers
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery. A recent analysis by the University of Illinois farmdoc team showed prices of new ag equipment increased by more than 20% from 2021 to 2023 due to several…
Read MoreUnited impact: CASA of Southwestern Illinois
Changing a child’s story… In 1988, the Honorable Milton S. Wharten, the late Gary Trentman and the Belleville Foster Parents identified the lack of information for children who experience parental child abuse and/or neglect. This information was extremely critical in order to resolve juvenile cases expeditiously. A call to action was answered: The inception of…
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