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On Friday, March 20, 2026, a judge granted Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas’ request for a recount of votes cast in two referenda that were on the ballot for the Primary Election. Andreas made the request for the recount after voters alerted her to apparent inaccuracies for the vote totals for two referenda questions involving…

Vowing to satisfy the medical professional liability insurance needs of Illinois and Kentucky physicians, Cogeris Insurance Group has announced its expansion to those states. “These states are underserved but paying higher rates, and we’re committed to giving them better choices,” said Cogeris President Jim Bowlin. Records show the states of Illinois and Kentucky each have…

TWM Inc., one of the top engineering and geospatial firms in the St. Louis Metro East area, has announced that Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab Inc. (SMS) of Alton, Ill., has officially joined the TWM team, marking another significant chapter in the firm’s continued growth. This addition brings 23 new employee-owners to TWM and strengthens the…

  An amazing myriad of experiences awaits participants in the 2026 summer camps at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Youths can hone their skills, learn, explore new horizons and much more at dozens of enriching, educational and fun summer camps. The eclectic and diverse camp lineup offers something for all ages, abilities and interests – from academic…

Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine has released the Annual Report for the State’s Attorney’s Office, highlighting prosecution trends and data from calendar year 2025. The report outlines the office’s work across multiple divisions. Haine emphasized that the document reflects both the challenges and the progress made throughout 2025. “This report shows the hard work…

Dust off those old photographs and unbox those heirlooms. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Lovejoy Library is hosting a free Digitization Day event to help area residents preserve history for generations to come. Scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, and Wednesday, March 25, Digitization Day is a unique opportunity for community members to play an active role…

  Community event introduces new technology designed to support travelers of all abilities, reinforcing BLV’s reputation as the region’s easiest, most accessible airport MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) has announced the launch of GoodMaps, a state-of-the-art indoor navigation and accessible digital mapping platform that transforms how travelers navigate the terminal. As MidAmerica St. Louis Airport…