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Governor signs executive order to prepare Illinois’ workforce for future jobs
The Illinois State Attainment Working Group will establish attainment goals and identify degree, and credential needs to bolster Illinois’ workforce while promoting economic mobility across the state On March 13, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-03 to establish an Illinois State Attainment Working Group. The working group will evaluate Illinois’ workforce and training…
Read More‘Partnership for Regional Alignment:’ East-West Gateway seeks consultant assistance proposals
East-West Gateway is requesting proposals from consultants to facilitate the development of a Partnership for Regional Alignment, a pending initiative in partnership with Greater St. Louis Inc. to begin later this year, aimed at uniting civic leaders across sectors around a shared vision and collective action plan for a growing and thriving St. Louis region.…
Read More$750K in scholarships available at Lewis and Clark for 2026-27
Scholarship applications due in April The scholarship application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year at Lewis and Clark Community College is fast approaching. “With nearly 250 scholarships totaling about $750,000, Lewis and Clark is committed to ensuring that students have the tools to navigate their educational journey,” said Debby Edelman, director of Development for…
Read MoreHSHS St. Elizabeth’s Radiation Oncology Center offering free, at-home colon cancer screening tests
Tests will be available for pick up between March 23 and 27 while supplies last Colon cancer screening just got easier. During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Radiation Oncology Center is giving away at-home screening tests while highlighting that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths…
Read MoreSIUE campus community, alumni, local employers have opportunity to ‘Grow with Google’
SIUE and SIU System enter pilot for Google’s no-cost training licenses As part of a system-wide initiative, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has partnered with Google and the National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH) to provide Google Career Certificates to students as co-curricular offerings or embedded into academic programs. SIUE students, faculty and staff now…
Read MoreHoffman joins Heartlinks Grief Center new location ribbon cutting
State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) recently helped celebrate the opening of Heartlinks Grief Center’s new facility in Belleville, which will help more children and families experiencing trauma access the care and support they deserve. “For almost three decades, Heartlinks has been delivering compassionate care to our community, helping people find healing in their most difficult…
Read MoreCMT’S Ten Toes + Transit celebrates 20 years of connecting older adults
Registration open for Spring 2026 session Over the past 20 years, Citizens for Modern Transit’s Ten Toes + Transit program has helped more than 14,000 older adults stay active, connected and confident using public transit—through 38 sessions, 1,787 guided walks and the support of 323 trained volunteer walk leaders. As CMT celebrates this milestone, residents…
Read MoreSign up today for SIUC’s SBDC Day seminar, celebration set for March 18
The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting an SBDC Day celebration and Business Growth Seminar on March 18 in recognition of National SBDC Day. The no-cost workshop will provide local entrepreneurs and small business owners with valuable practical tools, expert guidance and opportunities to connect. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to…
Read MoreIntersection improvements begin March 17 at Illinois 161 and Illinois 158
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that improvements at the intersection of Illinois 161 and Illinois 158 in St. Clair County will require daily lane closures beginning Tuesday, March 17, weather permitting. The project is expected to be completed by early summer 2026. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes…
Read MoreNew map celebrates Route 66 in Illinois
Road trip highlights, pit stop ideas, for Mother Road’s 100th anniversary The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the release of a new Illinois Route 66 Map in honor of the iconic road’s 100th birthday this year. The map takes a nostalgic look at America’s most famous highway and sights to see in Illinois, while…
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