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Local company advises gardeners to prepare for spring now
The region dealt with frigid temperatures and mounds of snow this winter, but luckily for locals, warmer weather is on the way. The arriving sunshine represents the return of spring gardening and blooming buds, bringing color back to the landscape. While St. Louis and the Metro East wait a few more weeks for that welcome…
Read MoreBelt’s bill would require service providers to give consumers two-hour service window
State Senator Christopher Belt’s legislation that would require service providing companies to give consumers a two-hour service window for appointments advanced through the Senate Judiciary Committee. “People shouldn’t have to stay home from work all day waiting around for the cable guy to show up.” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This is about basic respect for families…
Read MoreIllinois layoffs total 2,000 in January; Amazon makes for over 1,500 of them
By JOSH BANDOCH and JON JOSKO Illinois Policy Institute Amazon laid off 1,545 Illinois employees. That was most of 2,000 total layoffs across the state in January. Illinois started 2026 with over 2,000 mass layoffs in January, driven by Amazon closing over a dozen Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores across Illinois. The firm laid…
Read MoreIllinois Destinations Association urges renewed economic development, tourism investments
The following is a statement from Brittany Henry, board chair of the Illinois Destinations Association (IDA) and executive director of the Jacksonville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, issued following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s Feb. 18 State of the State and FY27 Budget Address: “The State’s Convention & Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) are on the front lines…
Read MoreWest End Service Station hosts ‘Meet the 66ers’ event on Feb. 23
SIUE basketball coaches and players to hold meet & greet at historic Route 66 attraction in Edwardsville Get your kicks with the SIUE 66ers basketball team Monday, Feb. 23 when they travel to Edwardsville’s West End Service Station to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road and to meet local fans. SIUE Athletics and…
Read MoreSenator Erica Harriss issues statement following Governor’s 2026 state budget address
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) released this official statement today following Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address: “As a working parent in a family of five, I know affordability is not a slogan. It is about whether families can pay their bills, plan for the future, and feel secure…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker proposes eighth balanced budget in today’s state address
FY27 budget focused on affordability, fiscal discipline, and delivering for working families Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker unveiled his eighth balanced budget proposal — a fiscally responsible plan centered on making Illinois more affordable for working families while protecting the state’s long-term financial stability. At a time when families are facing higher costs driven by…
Read MoreBoeing Defense headquarters returns to St. Louis from DC metro
Move solidifies St. Louis’ role as national hub for aerospace and defense technology —— Key takeaways: Boeing announces move of its Defense, Space & Security Headquarters from the Washington DC area to St. Louis Adds to St. Louis’ aerospace and defense tech strengths, including NGA and Scott AFB Advances broader mission to create more and…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt names Hoffen Funeral Home as his ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has chosen Hoffen Funeral Home in Millstadt for his “Business of the Month.” With decades of experience, Rep. Schmidt said the team that operates the family-owned funeral home goes above and beyond with their services to help care for families. “When a…
Read MoreMueller Furniture highlights how AI, technology, are revolutionizing the industry
The furniture industry is entering a new era, one defined by the seamless integration of technology, sustainability and human-centered design. Mueller Furniture & Mattress is at the forefront of this transformation, trailblazing innovation through advanced visualization tools and highly personalized customization experiences for customers. As homes continue to double as offices, studios and social hubs,…
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