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Community invited to celebrate loved ones at memorial butterfly release ceremonies
Ceremonies to be held in Greenville, O’Fallon, Highland and Breese, hosted by HSHS Home Care HSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies at locations throughout southern Illinois at these Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals: HSHS Holy Family Hospital, Greenville Wednesday, May 13 at 4 p.m. in the fountain area…
Read MoreSierra Club Illinois hosting Wadlow Creek Restoration Area workdays May 8-9
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to support its two upcoming workdays at the Wadlow Creek Restoration Area (formerly the Robert P. Wadlow Municipal Golf Course) in front of the Alton Regional Multimodal Transportation Center that houses Amtrak. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, but parental supervision is needed…
Read MoreIllinois American Water recognizes 2026 Foundation water, environmental grantees
Recipients include 14 nonprofit organizations across Illinois The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and Illinois American Water, recently announced that 14 organizations were awarded a 2026 Foundation Water and Environment grant, supporting communities served throughout…
Read MoreEconomic analysis of Q1: The war, oil and consequences for the markets
By ERIC KELLEY Executive VP, Chief Investment Officer UMB Private Wealth Management The first quarter of 2026 witnessed a mix of geopolitical and market events in rapid succession. There were major global headlines throughout the first quarter, and, on the home front, the tariff package was struck down by the Supreme court, a new chairman…
Read MoreSam Roberts selected as grand marshal for Alton’s May 25 Memorial Day Parade
The Alton Memorial Day Parade Committee, comprised of members from the East End Improvement Association, Alton Area Optimist Club and RiverBend Growth Association, recently announced the selection of Sam Roberts as grand marshal for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The Parade will step off at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, from Alton Middle…
Read MoreNew data: Violent retail crime on the rise in Illinois
1 in 7 retail crime incidents involve violence; increase largely driven by repeat offenders Illinois retail workers are facing rising levels of in-store violence tied to repeat and organized offenders, according to new data from global retail crime intelligence company Auror. The data shows that one in seven retail crime incidents involve violence, weapons or…
Read MoreSt. Louis Battlehawks, United Way of Greater St. Louis partner for community impact
United Way of Greater St. Louis is teaming up once again with the St. Louis Battlehawks for a third year as the team’s Premier Community Partner. United Way provides vital funding and resources to 160 local nonprofits agencies across 16-counties in Missouri and Illinois, helping over 1 million people every year. The continued partnership reinforces…
Read MoreFollett Content strengthens adult offerings for public libraries, launches Street Date Program
Expanded catalog depth, free shipping, and street-date capabilities to help public libraries meet patron demand when it peaks Follett Content, a longtime partner to libraries nationwide, has announced a deepened commitment to public library collections by expanding its adult print catalog and launching the Follett Street Date Program to help libraries to deliver high-demand titles…
Read MoreCommentary: Rep. Schmidt says cutting funds to local municipalities, counties, is bad idea
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor JB Pritzker to keep the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) share rate flat at 6.23 percent for FY27. Schmidt warns that the move could shift the burden onto local taxpayers and force communities to make difficult financial decisions. Schmidt argues that local…
Read MoreResidents encouraged to explore MetroBikeLink through SCCTD’s summerlong “GO TRAILing” program
Effort incentivizes participants of all ages to track miles, earn prizes St. Clair County Transit District is encouraging area residents to get out this summer and explore the MetroBikeLink system with its “GO TRAILing” program, being held in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit. From May 9 to August 8, participants of all ages can…
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