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USDA revokes approved lender status of 10 lenders
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the removal of 10 lenders from participation in the USDA Rural Development (RD) OneRD Guaranteed Lending Program. These lenders will be precluded from further participation in the program. The removed lenders listed below have portfolios with approximately $620 million in delinquent loans, accounting for approximately 47…
Read MoreO’Fallon Public Works announces State Street partial closure later in May
The O’Fallon Public Works Department will be closing State Street between Highway 50 and Obernuefemann Road beginning on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The road will be closed to perform pavement repairs. Drivers will have a marked detour route on Highway 50 and Obernuefemann and are required to use this route or recommended to find other…
Read MoreFrom STL Lambert: Alaska Airlines begins non-stop service to Portland
STL sees Alaska expanding its destinations into the Pacific Northwest On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Alaska Airlines began non-stop service from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Portland International Airport (PDX). This direct service to PDX is the airlines second destination from STL to the Pacific Northwest. The airline already provides non-stop service to…
Read MoreAmerican Water Charitable Foundation awards $17,850 grant to support NGRREC Waterschool
The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation has been awarded a $17,850 Water and Environment grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to support Waterschool Summer Programs at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠). The grant will help NGRREC provide 27 free youth program days from May through August 2026, reaching…
Read MoreGood Morning Café: Rep. Schmidt’s April choice for ‘Business of the Month’
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has recognized Good Morning Café as his ‘Business of the Month’ for April 2026. Rep. Schmidt visited with Owners Chelsea Vogel Martinez and Irepan Martinez to present them with an official certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives. “It was a pleasure to meet Chelsea Vogel Martinez and Irepan Martinez…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions expands mental health services, calls for greater community awareness
Expansion, call comes during observance of Mental Health Awareness Month As demand for mental health services continues to rise across Southern Illinois, Caritas Family Solutions is urging the community to better recognize the signs of mental health challenges and seek help early – especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. Caritas Family Solutions Chief Program Officer…
Read MoreHawthorne Animal Hospital to celebrate 70 years of Metro East pet care
Milestone year celebration begins with June 18 Angel Fund Golf Scramble Hawthorne Animal Hospital, a top-rated veterinary clinic serving the St. Louis Metro East, is marking a critical milestone in its mission of providing pets with compassionate, comprehensive care close to home. In 2026, Hawthorne will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a year of special…
Read MorePartners hosting beginner-friendly ‘Pedal to Work’ group ride linked to transit
Belleville Transit Center will host pop-up “Pit Stop” to offer snacks, bike checks, commuter resources for May 15 event In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, residents are invited to participate in a beginner-friendly “Pedal to Work” group bike ride beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, May 15, highlighting the ease of biking to…
Read MoreLC Fire Science program hosts ‘Burn n Learn’ STEM educator experience
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Fire Science program, in partnership with the Illinois Regional Office of Education 40 (ROE 40), hosted “Burn ‘n’ Learn: Firefighting and STEM” recently at the college’s Bethalto Education Center, offering area educators a hands-on professional development experience connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. Led by Fire Science Program Coordinator…
Read MoreNew student loan repayment program offered for IDOT engineers
Addresses shortage of engineering talent, puts up to $60,000 toward student loan debt In an effort to address a nationwide shortage of people entering the profession and attract young talent, the Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a hiring initiative that will pay $15,000 of eligible student loan debt annually for up to 50 new…
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