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Thousands mobilize in Chicago, across Illinois to send a message: ‘No Kings’
The protesters rallied to reject large-scale immigration enforcement in Chicago By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY, BETH HUNDSDORFER, BRENDEN MOORE and PEARL FRANZ Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Tens of thousands turn out for a “No Kings” demonstration Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s aggressive and sometimes violent immigrant enforcement in Chicago. Thousands more attended similar rallies at…
Read MoreSt. Clair County/Belleville: Temporary closure of North Belt West at Ruth Street
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on North Belt West between Ruth Street and West Washington Street in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, Oct. 20. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the…
Read MoreIDHS: SNAP benefits cutoff on Nov. 1 if federal government shutdown continues
1.9 million Illinoisans will lose food assistance on November 1 if the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans do not reopen federal government Federal officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have informed all states that it will not fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if the federal government shutdown, now in its…
Read MoreMadison County honors 4-H youth, mental health advocates
Madison County officials celebrated leadership, learning, and legacy on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as they recognized local 4-H members and presented the 2025 Nick Petrillo Champions of Mental Health Scholarships. Chairman Chris Slusser began the meeting by presenting a proclamation to Meghan Cope, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator with the University of Illinois Extension. Slusser…
Read MoreState Senator Erica Harriss to host first annual First Responders Appreciation Event
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) extends a warm invitation to Metro East first responders to join her first annual First Responders Appreciation Event from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at her Edwardsville district office, 120 N. Main Street, Suite 1B. “This event is all about saying thank you to…
Read MoreUnion files unfair labor practices charge again Boeing, company responds
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] On Oct. 16, 2025, Reuters reported that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents more than 3,200 union employees currently on strike at Boeing Defense in the St. Louis region, had filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations…
Read MoreRegardless of redistricting, the voters still have the final say
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Until it became a magnified political pawn, redistricting used to come around only once every 10 years. The decennial Census count would be conducted, and a group of state legislators or state commissioners would redraw their electoral boundaries to reflect changing population patterns. Congressional districts were apportioned to have equal numbers of…
Read MoreEdwardsville, LCCC and ECF team up on new all-abilities playground
A new all-abilities playground will be constructed in the heart of Edwardsville, providing inclusive recreational options for all to enjoy. It will be built on Lewis & Clark Community College’s N.O. Nelson campus, fulfilling a goal shared by the city, the college and the Edwardsville Community Foundation to ensure accessible play areas are within reach…
Read MoreIDOL On-Site: Common hazards in confined spaces, how to protect workers
Article summary: Permit-required confined spaces pose various hazards, including oxygen deficiency and toxic gases. Employers must assess their worksites, inform employees about potential hazards, and restrict unauthorized access to these spaces. This article emphasizes the importance of recognizing confined spaces and understanding the associated risks. Article and images submitted for publication by Illinois Department of…
Read MoreRecord attendance expected at 25th annual Metro Construction Career Expo Oct. 21–23
More than 1,200 students from 37 schools to explore “Earn While You Learn” apprenticeships as debt-free alternatives to college The 25th annual Metro Construction Career Expo will be held Oct. 21–23, 2025, at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 South Belt East, Belleville, Ill. This year’s event will welcome a record number of students, more than 1,200…
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