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Don’t skip the pit stop: Prioritize preventive care during Men’s Health Month
HSHS, World Wide Technology Raceway partnering to raise awareness As the official medical care provider of World Wide Technology Raceway, HSHS is encouraging men to make preventive health care a priority during Men’s Health Month by staying up to date on routine checkups and screenings. Just like a race team relies on regular pit…
Read MoreCommentary: Manufacturers oppose pause in data center tax incentives
The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement on June 5, 2026, after Governor JB Pritzker announced he was pausing data center tax incentives beginning July 1: “Data centers are key to a modern economy, making cloud computing, artificial intelligence, analytics and advanced manufacturing possible. While balanced regulations are important, this pause in tax…
Read MoreTurbulence in supply chains drives need for optionality, flexibility, regional networks
Economic shifts, geopolitical uncertainty and rapidly changing trade policies are collectively driving global supply chain challenges. Tariff volatility is also making it difficult for companies to plan sourcing, inventory and pricing strategies, ultimately increasing costs and supply chain complexity. These and other timely insights into the evolving dynamics of global trade and the growing importance…
Read MoreMadison County Title hosting June 11 open house, summer outdoor party
Madison County Title Company is inviting the public to its Summer Outdoor Party & Open House as the firm celebrates its new Edwardsville location at 217 South Main Street. The community is welcome to join the firm from 4 to 8 p.m. on June 11 for an evening of food, drinks, music, and community as it…
Read MoreTwo Rivers Bank & Trust becomes First Mid Bank & Trust
Two Rivers Bank & Trust (Two Rivers) will officially become First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) this coming weekend. Two Rivers banking centers will close Friday evening, June 12, and reopen Monday, June 15, as First Mid banking centers. Since First Mid completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group Inc., the parent company…
Read MoreMetro East robotic-assisted surgery expands: HSHS’s third da Vinci system
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has recently installed a third robotic-assisted surgical system, the da Vinci® 5, to continue to enhance the surgical offerings and access to patients in the Metro East region. The minimally invasive robotic surgical system, funded fully by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation, can be used across a spectrum of procedures for…
Read MoreRedbird Bus Service adds third bus for 2026 Cardinals home games
Due to strong demand from Metro East riders, St. Clair County Transit District has expanded its Redbird Bus service, increasing from two to three buses for select 2026 St. Louis Cardinals home games. In partnership with Vandalia Bus Lines Inc., the service continues to offer a safe, convenient and affordable way for fans to…
Read MoreTransit + Trails: Partners urge residents to ‘Mix Up How You Move’
Hundreds of miles of trails on both sides of the river connect to transit stops, making it easy—and seamless—to explore the region using a combination of bus, train and trails. Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) is therefore partnering with St. Clair County Transit District, Great Rivers Greenway and Madison County Transit to encourage residents to…
Read MoreCahokia Heights Fine Dining is Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen Cahokia Heights Fine Dining as his “Business of The Month.” The upscale restaurant is owned and operated by Zeleke Awash and offers customers a fine dining experience in Cahokia Heights. “If you reside in Cahokia Heights or just visiting and…
Read MoreFreightWeekSTL 2026 opens with forward-looking conversation on innovative supply chain companies garnering investment
St. Louis venture capitalist spotlights emerging technologies and the region’s competitive advantage FreightWeekSTL 2026 kicked off with its first virtual session, “Funding the Next Generation of Supply Chain Innovation,” bringing together industry leaders and innovators to examine how venture investment is shaping the future of logistics and supply chain operations. The session featured J.P. Keating,…
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