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Wellness plants take root ahead of Mother’s Day, offering gifts that last
Joe’s Market Basket highlights growing demand for self-care-focused gardening gifts As consumers increasingly prioritize wellness and self-care, a new Mother’s Day trend is taking root: Gifting plants not just for beauty, but also for relaxation and mental well-being. Joe’s Market Basket is seeing growing interest in wellness plant varieties chosen for their calming scents, soothing textures and…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt to host May 9 tire recycling, food drive event in Smithton
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting a Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive in Smithton and encourages constituents to attend. The event takes place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, at Smithton Community Park (65 Memorial Drive, Smithton, IL 62285). The event will provide residents with a safe and secure way…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union celebrates 85 years with May 8 Block Party
Revity Credit Union invites its members and the entire Edwardsville community to its Member Appreciation Block Party taking place from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. on May 8 at its Edwardsville branch (2317 Plum St.), a part of its yearlong celebration honoring 85 years of serving members and local communities. The May 8 Member Appreciation…
Read MoreRachelle Aud Crowe to speak at LC’s 55th commencement
Lewis and Clark Community College will celebrate its 55th annual Commencement, May 20, 2026, featuring alumna and former Illinois Senator Rachelle Aud Crowe as the event’s keynote speaker. The ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre. “It is a tremendous honor to…
Read MoreMadison County TRIAD annual Senior Fair set for May 15
Senior Support, Safety and Services set for Spring Fair: Madison County TRIAD event connects older adults with vital, local resources Instead of making multiple stops to find help, information and support, older adults in Madison County can find one place to turn — the annual TRIAD Senior Fair. Madison County TRIAD will host its third…
Read MoreHomeland Security charges made in local pharmacies’ burglary, drug trafficking conspiracy
Defendants are accused of committing burglaries at southern Illinois pharmacies in July 2024 EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Four individuals from California are facing charges in a multi-defendant conspiracy accused of burglarizing pharmacies and distributing multiple controlled substances throughout southern Illinois and across the country. As of May 4, 2026, three of the four Defendants…
Read MoreLane and ramp closures on eastbound I-270 in Madison County to begin May 8
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the outside lane of eastbound Interstate 270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, May 8, weather permitting, for pavement repairs. In addition, the ramp from eastbound I-270 to Illinois 111 also will be closed. Work is expected to be…
Read MoreWomen’s pro baseball league unveils inaugural 2026 season schedule
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) has officially unveiled its schedule for its historic, inaugural 2026 season. Starting Aug. 1, 2026, at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Ill., the league’s four teams – New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Los Angeles – will take the field. The 30-game, regular-season will kick-off on Saturday, Aug. 1 and…
Read MoreLC highlights role in statewide $27.2B economic impact, support of 324K+ jobs
New study reinforces value of Illinois community colleges Illinois Community College Board data shows that Illinois’ community colleges are a powerful driver of the state’s economy, generating $27.2 billion in total economic impact and supporting 324,273 jobs statewide, according to a newly released economic impact study. The report, The Economic Value of the Community Colleges of Illinois,…
Read MoreStuart ‘impressed’ with Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion progress
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville), who serves as Assistant Majority Leader and Floor Whip, recently toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion to see how construction is progressing. Her last look at the facility had been on Jan. 8, 2026, when snow was on the ground and most of the building’s steel structure was…
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