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Belt announces release of $4M grant for new Shiloh police station
State Senator Christopher Belt announced the release of a $4 million state grant for the Village of Shiloh to construct a new police station. The funding, previously announced as part of a $4.75 million allocation secured alongside State Representative Jay Hoffman, is now available to move the project toward a projected June or July groundbreaking.…
Read MoreUPDATED: St. Louis Regional Airport to host ‘Pilots’ N Paws’ flyway event
UPDATED: Feb. 26, 2026 Due to poor weather conditions forecasted for Sunday, the previously shared Pilots N Paws flyway event planned at St. Louis Regional Airport will be occurring on Saturday, Feb. 28. Over 40 aircraft are currently expected to arrive to St. Louis Regional Airport as early as Friday, Feb. 27 to participate. After…
Read MoreACEC Illinois announces ‘best’ state infrastructure projects at 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards
In recognition of their innovation, complexity, overall design and economic impact, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has announced awards to the state’s best infrastructure projects and design teams during its 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards. The top construction projects honored are transformative projects completed for the Village of Antioch, Flyover Attractions by…
Read MoreSierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, The Wedge, to host Seed Swap
The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and The Wedge Innovation Center are hosting a Seed Swap this winter to provide community members with a space to swap and share quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. The 2026 Winter Seed Swap will be held at the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton from 9 a.m. to…
Read More2025 continued a multi-year growth trend for OSF Saint Anthony’s, OSF Medical Group
Outpatient surgeries, outpatient services, and OSF Medical Group office visits continue three-year growth trend While national projections indicate a nine percent increase for inpatient days (i.e. length of stay) for the next 10 years, along with a long-term trend of a five percent decline in inpatient admission volumes for hospitals, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health…
Read MoreSchnucks Springboard seeks third cohort to participate in emerging business accelerator
Those chosen will receive education, resources and access to Schnucks customers Schnuck Markets Inc. is seeking its third cohort of emerging suppliers to participate in the Schnucks Springboard accelerator program. To apply, Midwest business owners should visit schnucks.com/springboard before April 25, 2026. To qualify, owners must: Have annual consumer product goods (CPG) revenue of less…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: IL-157, 162 intersection full closure delayed until March 16
Due to expected inclement weather, the full closure of the Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 intersection originally scheduled for Feb. 26, 2026, has been postponed to Monday, March 16. As previously announced, traffic will not be permitted on Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 at the intersection during the closure. Both eastbound and westbound Illinois 162…
Read MoreSIUC to host viewing party for March 3 total lunar eclipse
Can’t sleep? Up early? You’ll be ready for the total lunar eclipse observation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3. The live view is at the SIU University Farms Astronomy Observation Area, 2 miles west of the main campus. Can’t make it? The SIU Astrophotography Team will livestream the celestial event. The livestream…
Read More100th Aquablation procedure performed at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s, marking advanced prostate care milestone
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently announced the completion of its 100th Aquablation therapy procedure, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of minimally invasive urologic care in the region. Introduced locally in 2023, Aquablation therapy is an advanced, robotic treatment for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate.…
Read MoreAMICSTL, Project MFG host 2026 Additive Manufacturing Competition
Triad High School, Freeburg High School and Althoff Catholic High School advance to compete in national championship On Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Center St. Louis (AMICSTL) partnered with Project MFG to host a regional Additive Manufacturing Competition bringing together 12 high school teams from across the St. Louis region. Held at…
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