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Hamel’s new healing arts epicenter: Grounded, and still growing
Hometown doctor leads the way By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] While already open for business and accepting new clients, Prairie Star Acupuncture & Healing Arts in Hamel will host its official grand opening celebration with an open house format from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Much like…
Read MoreTourism Grant Program awards announced by governor
$4.85 million in grant funding awarded through Tourism Attractions, Tourism Marketing Partnership, and Tourism Private Sector Grant Programs Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced more than $4.85 million in grant funding has been awarded to 66 grantees through three grant programs – the Tourism Attractions Grant…
Read MoreCommunity invited to groundbreaking for Goshen Commons in downtown Edwardsville
The City of Edwardsville is inviting the community to attend as the Goshen Commons downtown park project takes a big step forward. Mayor Art Risavy and city officials will be joined by State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville) and other guests at 9 a.m. Monday, April 20, for a groundbreaking at the site of the…
Read MoreSchnucks Springboard emerging business accelerator welcomes second cohort to stores
Springboard also continues to accept applications for the upcoming third cohort Products that were a part of the second class of Schnucks Springboard emerging business accelerator are now available at 15 Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area. Participating companies include: Cheryl’s Herbs Group FretFree Kitchen FUFU n’ Sauce GOPO LLC Louise’s Granola Company…
Read MoreGulfstream $10K grant supports LC’s growing Avionics program
The Avionics program at Lewis and Clark Community College has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Tom Steinmann, dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at LC, said this funding will help provide new resources for students enrolled in the program. “This money has already been used to purchase additional hands-on…
Read MoreSIBA, SICAP award 52 grants in third year of voc-ed program
As Illinois expands access to education to meet the demand for skilled construction workers, the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) has awarded a record 52 grants in the third year of its building trades and vocational education grant program. In 2024 SIBA awarded 30 grants; in 2025, 40 grants. These grants are funded by the…
Read MoreRegistration is now open for FreightWeekSTL 2026
FreightWeekSTL 2026 is set for June 8 through June 12, and an impressive line-up is planned. The ninth annual FreightWeekSTL will feature an array of tours, engaging panel discussions, and insightful one-on-one interviews that will highlight innovations, infrastructure improvements and trends impacting global freight movement and reinforce how the St. Louis region continues to…
Read MoreCosplayers assemble! SIU Saluki Con approaching!
Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest. “We have an incredible lineup of special guests…
Read MoreCommentary: IHC urges extension, expansion of Affordable Housing Tax Credit
As Illinois continues to face a severe shortage of affordable housing, the Illinois Housing Council (IHC) is urging lawmakers to advance House Bill 4413 and Senate Bill 3738, sponsored by State Rep. Dagmara Avelar and State Senator Mike Porfirio, to both extend and expand the Illinois Affordable Housing Tax Credit (IAHTC)—a long-standing, bipartisan program that has helped create…
Read MoreRep. Kevin Schmidt to host April 20 Coffee Talk in Millstadt
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will be hosting a Coffee Talk event from 9 to 10 a.m. on Monday, April 20 at the Millstadt Community Center and is encouraging constituents to attend. He said the event will be a great opportunity for the public to have open conversations about state issues that are important to…
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