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State, national soybean boards seeking candidates
The Illinois Soybean Board (ISB) is looking for farmers interested in filling one of Illinois’ director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB). Any soybean producer who is engaged in the growing of soybeans in the United States who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk of loss of, is eligible. To be considered…
Read MoreNext Sierra Club Speaker Series event scheduled for Feb. 10 in Alton
Dr. Erin Benson of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will be speaking at the next Sierra Club Speaker Series on the relationships between archaeology and conservation. The talk will explore the archaeology of southern Illinois and how archaeological practice and cultural resource preservation intersect with regional conservation efforts. The event takes place starting at 6:30…
Read MoreFirehouse Subs foundation grant awarded to Edwardsville PD for critical lifesaving equipment
Grant is part of more than $105M given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® to support safety across the U.S. The Edwardsville Police Department will be able to equip its officers with special crisis care response kits, thanks to a $13,875 grant awarded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. The crisis care response kits…
Read MoreGov. Pritzker’s path to full pension funding
Pension funding plans build on fiscal progress and prepare Illinois for long-term fiscal stability On Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker reaffirmed his commitment to the core principles he outlined in his FY2025 budget proposal to manage Illinois pension commitments through a set of proposals designed to build on the state’s recent fiscal progress…
Read MoreSIUE Spring 2026 continues trend of enrollment success
For the third consecutive term, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has posted an enrollment increase. SIUE’s overall enrollment for Spring 2026 increased by 6.5 percent to 11,932 when including continuing, first-time, transfer and early college students. This is SIUE’s highest overall enrollment for spring since the Spring 2022 semester. Through intentional dual enrollment/dual credit partnerships,…
Read MoreIllinois joins World Health Organization global network
Governor Pritzker vows to keep Illinoisans informed, protected, and prepared amid President Trump’s retreat from global public health cooperation Yesterday, Governor Pritzker announced the State of Illinois is joining the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), a coordinated international network dedicated to monitoring and responding to global disease outbreaks. Following…
Read MoreIDOT Update: Work continues on SIUE North Access Road
As a part of its Jan. 29, 2026, e-news update, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) shared that work continues to replace the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) North Access Road bridges over the Norfolk Southern Railroad. The $4.6 million project began in 2024 and is expected to be completed this spring. To learn more…
Read MoreOfficial map of Route 66 Centennial is now available
The Official Map of the Route 66 Centennial, produced by Rand McNally Publishing, is now available, offering travelers and Route 66 enthusiasts a comprehensive guide to experiencing America’s iconic Mother Road during the 100-year celebration. The foldable paper map, 28” x 40”, highlights essential stops along Route 66 while combining practical travel guidance with rich…
Read MoreAG Raoul joins Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence to highlight Ring collaboration
Partnership includes 1,000 ring cameras, $25,000 donation supporting domestic violence survivors Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined officials from Amazon and the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) on Feb. 2, 2026, to announce a collaboration with Ring, an Amazon company, to support domestic violence survivors with technology and safety tools. Through this partnership, ICADV has…
Read MoreMadison County launches Healthy Houses HVAC subgrant for rental properties
Madison County Community Development is launching a new Healthy Houses HVAC Subgrant Program to improve living conditions for low- and moderate-income tenants by helping eligible rental property owners replace aging heating and cooling systems. “This program helps ensure families are living in safe, healthy homes while also supporting property owners who are committed to maintaining…
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