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Operation Patriot Shield results in arrest of 224 fugitives in Missouri, Illinois
ST. LOUIS – The United States Attorneys and United States Marshals for the Southern District of Illinois and Eastern District of Missouri have announced the results of a regional public safety initiative led by the U.S. Marshals Service and its task force law enforcement partners. The coordinated effort was executed over the month of June…
Read MoreHoffman celebrates new Shiloh police station, joins groundbreaking with local officials
Working to ensure our law enforcement has the resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) joined local leaders, police and community members on Monday, June 29, for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new police station in Shiloh. “This new station is a significant investment in public safety,…
Read MoreSimmons Hanly Conroy supports 2026 American Lung Association Evening of Promise Gala
Simmons Hanly Conroy recently supported the American Lung Association’s 2026 Evening of Promise Gala as a Champion Partner. Held June 20, 2026, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the annual event raises funds to advance lung health through research, education, and advocacy. For decades, Simmons Hanly Conroy has represented thousands of individuals and families affected…
Read MoreNew round of funding for EV charging stations through IDOT
July 20 deadline to apply for $30 million via National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program The Illinois Department of Transportation has opened a call for locations for a special round of funding available through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. Approximately $30 million is available through the program’s fourth round of funding availability. Applications must…
Read MoreFirst Mid Insurance Group’s Senior Solutions recognized as ‘Million Dollar Agency’
First Mid Insurance Group (FMIG) recently announced that its Senior Solutions division, which assists Medicare beneficiaries and seniors with their health insurance needs, has been recognized by Senior Marketing Specialists with four prestigious awards: 5 Million Dollar Producer Award, 2025 Lives Impacted Award recognition 2025 Top Agency Total Growth Award 2025 Top Producing Medicare Advantage…
Read MoreIllinois EDC launches program to turn data into economic growth
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation’s Economic Research Center recently announced the launch of the Regional Research Pilot Program (R2P2), a new initiative designed to provide deeper, forward-looking research and economic growth planning support to communities and partners across Illinois. R2P2 is designed to help communities move beyond individual projects and near-term needs by offering strategic…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police release Fourth of July enforcement results
Edwardsville police officers made five impaired driving arrests and issued 17 citations for other violations during the recent Fourth of July traffic safety campaign. Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to remove drunk and drugged drivers from our roads and encourage seat belt use. The Edwardsville Police Department joined forces with…
Read MoreGateway Arch Park Foundation’s ‘Blues at the Arch’ music festival returns in August
The festival draws more than 10,000 people to groove to blues in Gateway Arch National Park each year Gateway Arch Park Foundation has unveiled the highly anticipated lineup for the 11th annual ‘Blues at the Arch’ music festival, presented by The Steward Family Foundation. The festival returns to the North Gateway of Gateway Arch National…
Read MoreSummerfest returns to LC with a day of community fun
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the community to its annual Summerfest event on Wednesday, July 8. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. and be held in The Commons and The Grove on the Godfrey Campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature a balloon twister, live music, food trucks, bingo,…
Read MoreSIUE Archaeology Field School continues to uncover exciting discoveries
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Archeology Field School continues its exploration and uncovering of interesting discoveries at the Gehring site. The site is an important archaeological location situated on the campus between Cahokia Creek and the bluffs, approximately 10 miles north of Cahokia Mounds. The site is significant for its use from the Late Archaic (3000-1000 BC) through…
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