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State leaders visit SIUE to survey innovation, student success, community impact
On Oct. 1, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomed Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Emanuel “Chris” Welch and State Rep. Katie Stuart (Edwardsville, 112th District) on campus for a showcase of SIUE’s innovative programs, community partnerships, and research facilities. They were joined by SIU System President Dan Mahony, Ph.D.; SIUE Chancellor James T.…
Read MoreCelebrate the grape: Harvest Festival set for Oct. 19 at Grafton Winery
Festival marks another successful grape harvest at Grafton Winery The Vineyards It’s harvest season and the grapes at Grafton Winery The Vineyards are now off the vine which means it is time for the vineyard’s annual Harvest Festival. Head to this scenic full production winery nestled in the rustic countryside outside of Grafton…
Read MoreBudzinski meets with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nursing students
The discussion centered around how cuts to rural care will impact nursing workforce On Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) met with current nursing students and recent graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Their conversation focused on the cost of nursing education and the burden of student debt, as well as…
Read MoreIDOT: Pavement evaluations set for Oct. 15 in Clinton County
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that pavement evaluations are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15, weather permitting, at the following locations in Clinton County: Illinois 127 from Old U.S. 50 to the Washington County line Illinois 160/Illinois 177 bridge over Queen’s Lake near New Memphis The work will require intermittent daytime lane closures at…
Read MoreNGRREC welcomes owl expert Mark Glenshaw for Oct. 15 Nocturnal Neighbors series
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRRECsm) will welcome naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw, widely known for his work with great horned owls in St. Louis’ Forest Park, for an upcoming STREAM Series event, Oct. 15. Glenshaw’s presentation, “Forest Park Owls: Hiding in Plain Sight,” will go from 5 to 7 p.m., and include…
Read MoreMore than half of Illinois communities have enacted a local grocery tax
Pritzker signed bill eliminating statewide tax, allowing local governments to create their own By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary JB Pritzker signed a law last year eliminating Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax. The law allowed municipalities and counties to establish their own 1% grocery tax before Oct. 1, 2025, to make up for…
Read MoreIllinois AG Raoul sues to force State Farm to turn over data to Dept. of Insurance
Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against State Farm Fire and Casualty Insurance Company, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, and Oglesby Reinsurance Company (collectively, State Farm) alleging State Farm has refused to comply with a regulatory examination into its nationwide homeowners insurance business. The lawsuit was filed on…
Read More2025 SIUE Metro East Start-Up Challenge hosts semifinalists’ mock pitch event
Eighteen southwestern Illinois-based entrepreneurs and their innovative business concepts have been selected to move into the second round of the Metro East’s 12th annual business plan competition. The Metro East Startup Challenge, a product of the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, welcomes entrepreneurs and new businesses from a nine-county…
Read MoreBeyond the bruises: Lydia’s House is ‘new hope’ for domestic abuse victims
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic violence impacts millions of people around the world each year, with devastating effects on victims’ health, safety, and financial stability. In the United States alone, research shows that 1 in 3 women experience physical abuse by an intimate partner. In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month,…
Read MoreIDOT: Public comment sought on proposed St. Clair County Illinois 13 improvements
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on Illinois 13 from Illinois 157 to South 23rd Street in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus 2301 W. Main Street,…
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