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The long-anticipated return of racing to the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway is now official. Track promoters have unveiled plans for the facility’s grand opening event on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, highlighted by the St. Clair Fair Classic. The milestone event will feature premier racing divisions, including KKM Midgets, DIRTcar Modifieds, and NARA Winged Micro Sprints, marking…

  Trail is part of MetroLink Expansion Project to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport On June 27, 2026, representatives of the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) joined local officials, stakeholders and nearly 100 cyclists to celebrate the grand opening of a new $6 million, 4.5-mile extension of the MetroBikeLink Trail. This milestone marks the completion…

The fifth annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturday, July 25 at Alton Square Mall (200 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002). This year’s Back-to-School Celebration is free, and the event is open to the public. The first 500 children aged 4-12 will receive…

  Starting today and continuing through Tuesday, July 14, all 112 Schnucks stores across the Midwest will host a “Hydrate Our Heroes” beverage drive to support local firefighters, law enforcement and first responders. Those wishing to donate should look for a donation bin at the front of each store. The most requested items include: Sports…

Community Investment Fund grants to help fund nonprofits with community, economic development projects throughout St. Louis County The St. Louis County Port Authority (Port Authority) has announced it is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Investment Fund grant program, which provides funding for economic and community development projects led by nonprofit organizations. The applicants or…

New MCT Micro – Troy | Maryville service launches Monday, July 13 Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement its July service change beginning Sunday, July 12, 2026. The changes include: The launch of a new MCT Micro service area in Troy, Maryville, and Glen Carbon area, which will replace the #13 Troy-Glen Carbon fixed route;…

UPDATED: July 10, 2026 TONIGHT’S BEVERLY FARM FIREWORKS AGAIN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER The IBJ newsroom has received word from a Beverly Farm Foundation spokesperson that the fireworks event scheduled for tonight, July 10, at their Godfrey campus has been postponed again due to potential weather. Here’s the official statement: “Due to the forecast for…

Two-day program to highlight aerospace manufacturing innovation and global industry collaboration Building on the success of the inaugural event last summer, the Global Aerospace Summit will return to the St. Louis region Aug. 19 and 20, 2026, bringing together aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, government leaders, educators and workforce partners for a two-day program focused on advancing…