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National Memorial of Military Ascent will debut in Grafton with historic D-Day Commemoration
On June 6, a powerful vision years in the making will become reality as the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) officially opens with a full day of events honoring the anniversary of D-Day. Set along the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and the Great River Road, the memorial draws direct inspiration from the…
Read MoreSt. Clair County tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false tax returns
BENTON, Ill. – A tax return preparer who worked in St. Clair County recently appeared in district court to plead guilty to federal charges for making intentional false statements on tax return forms to defraud the Government. Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of false statements on tax return, one count of…
Read MoreLane and ramp closures on I-55/70 in St. Clair County begin May 4
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced upcoming lane closures on eastbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County to allow for bridge maintenance. Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 4, traffic will be reduced to two lanes on eastbound I-55/70 between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue. In addition, beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, May 4,…
Read MoreStormy stretch slows planting progress
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Despite statewide planting progress being ahead of the average pace, weather and soil conditions kept many tractors on the sidelines in large portions of central and northern Illinois through mid-April. However, many finally got a chance to begin or resume fieldwork late last week. “Things are going pretty well, we’re…
Read MoreDuckworth, Durbin announce more than $22M for port infrastructure improvements
On April 29, 2026, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced a total of $22,470,985 in federal funding for port infrastructure development projects for the Kaskaskia Regional Port District and Seneca Regional Port District. This funding is provided through the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP), a Maritime Administration…
Read MoreUS aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: How do I decide if my company needs an app?
Smartphones and other smart devices are an increasingly important point of access for many consumers around the world as the digital economy accelerates. Many businesses are finding it useful to develop their own mobile apps to help them connect with customers and provide a new avenue for sales. While creating an app can certainly be…
Read MoreWorking across cultures: Done right, it works
By AMY NARISHKIN, Ph.D. Miscommunication is expensive. It slows execution, erodes trust, and quietly drives turnover. I was reminded of that while planning my daughter’s wedding at a small resort in Cozumel, Mexico. I had lived in central Mexico for four years, so you’d think I would have remembered that experience when we arrived to…
Read MoreLegislators to host upcoming regional ICASH events
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) and state Senator Jil Tracy (R-50th-Quincy) have teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. on Monday, May 4 at the Mississippi Valley Library District location (408 West Main Street, Collinsville, IL 62234). Harriss and the Illinois…
Read MoreCelebrate Route 66 in 2026
The 100th anniversary of the Mother Road in Illinois is officially underway throughout the region Get your kicks on Route 66 in southwest Illinois this summer. Communities and residents all along the Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois will celebrate with a variety of festivals, events, and even newly created Mother Road themed…
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