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GOMB releases 2025 Economic and Fiscal Policy Report update
Updated report sheds light on unprecedented budgetary pressures inflicted by Trump’s Budget Bill & actions targeting states with Democratic Governors The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) recently released an update to its October 2025 Economic and Fiscal Policy Report, outlining how recent federal actions and provisions enacted under Trump’s Budget Bill will further…
Read MoreMadison County Recorder’s Office earns second award for property fraud alert program
The Madison County Recorder’s Office earned an annual award for the second year in a row for work promoting the Property Fraud Alert (PFA) program recently. This award is given to a county in Illinois each year for the highest enrollments. Madison County Clerk & Recorder Linda Andreas has added over 21,000 new subscribers since…
Read MoreSt. Louis Fed offers tips to save on Valentine’s Day gifts, celebrations
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Fed has tips on how to show your Valentine love without breaking their heart or the bank. “With the price of chocolate, gold, silver and many other goods and services higher than in years past, money-saving strategies can alleviate the high cost of love,”…
Read MoreWest Highway 50 lane closures announced in St. Clair County through early summer
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced lane closures on West Highway 50 at Interstate 64, beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 9. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction to allow for bridge construction. The lane closures are expected to remain in place through early summer 2026. Motorists should expect…
Read MoreSTAR bond program expands statewide: New tool for tourism, retail and job growth
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE Managing Editor, Illinois Business Journal [email protected] Illinois is expanding a long-dormant economic development financing program statewide, giving communities a new tool to back large-scale tourism, entertainment and retail projects by using future local sales tax growth to help fund construction and infrastructure. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and state and local leaders…
Read MoreHelp HSHS Home Care collect food items for southern IL local food pantries
In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care is holding its annual “Cram the Car” food drive this month for local organizations to help those struggling with food insecurity. “Cram the Car inspires me every year when I see how our neighbors, friends and colleagues come together to care for…
Read More2026 Wish Home Raffle: A home built with heart in Mascoutah’s Brickyard Estates
In the heart of Brickyard Estates in Mascoutah, Ill., something extraordinary is taking shape not just a beautiful new home, but a powerful symbol of hope, compassion, and what can happen when a community builds with purpose. Created by the Home Builders and Remodelers Charitable and Educational Foundation (HBRCEF), the 2026 Wish Home Raffle is…
Read MoreHow commercial credit cards can improve cash flow, efficiency, security for your business
By JOEY HEINRICH SVP, Payables Solutions Consultant UMB Bank In the B2B world, checks have long been the preferred method of payment, but the rise of electronic options is changing the payables landscape. According to the Association for Financial Professionals’ (AFP) 2025 Digital Payments Survey, 76 percent of organizations plan to update their payments strategy…
Read MoreFull closure of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 intersection begins Feb. 26
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a full closure of the intersection of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 in Madison County (at Glen Carbon) starting at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, weather permitting. During the closure, traffic will not be permitted on Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 at the intersection. Both eastbound and westbound…
Read MoreNational 211 Day: Celebrating the impact of United Way 211
United Way 211 Day is celebrated annually on Feb. 11 (2/11) to raise awareness for the 211 helpline, a free, 24/7 service connecting people across the U.S. and Canada to resources and support near them. 211 powered by United Way of Greater St. Louis is the central, easy to remember number for residents across Missouri…
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