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Harriss, Elik visit Collinsville Area Vocational Center site to see progress
Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) toured the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion site on Jan. 28, 2026, to get a firsthand look at building progress and to learn more about plans for the expanded Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. CAVC Director Joe McGinnis led the…
Read MoreMadison County Clerk, Recorder’s Offices introduce ‘TextMyGov’
Madison County Clerk & Recorder’s Offices are introducing “TextMyGov” while further noting it as a convenient and smart text messaging service. This service will enable residents to effortlessly receive important notifications and easily find specific information by texting the offices directly. “We will officially launch the new text messaging system to the public on February…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt chooses Cut Color & Create as ‘Business of the Month’
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has named a local salon, Cut Color & Create, as his ‘Business of the Month’ for January. Rep. Schmidt presented salon owner Jill Marmon with a certificate from the House of Representatives that recognizes her dedication to supporting the community with salon services. “Jill is doing a tremendous job with…
Read MoreS&H Green Stamps launches official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project
S&H Green Stamps has launched an official Route 66 Centennial Celebration Project, bringing together two powerful icons of Americana in a true case of nostalgia meeting nostalgia. S&H Green Stamps were a familiar staple along Route 66 during its heyday, with many businesses offering stamps as a reward for loyal customers. “S&H Green Stamps and…
Read MoreCitizens for Modern Transit bus bench installations among partners most impactful projects
What began as a simple idea to improve rider experiences at bus stops without seating across the bi-state region—often referred to as “forgotten stops—has quickly grown into a transformative movement. In less than a year, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis—along with St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit and local…
Read MoreRBGA recognizes Wood River small business in January for unique ‘excellence’
The RiverBend Growth Association has made an adjustment in its awards program starting in 2026. Instead of recognizing a member small business each month, the RBGA is moving to an every-other-month cycle and recognizing member businesses throughout the Riverbend for “excellence.” The first business recognized for a rather unique Small Business Excellence is Atomic…
Read MoreGet strategic about visibility: Focus on customers who create the most value
One of the most effective ways to improve visibility this year is to identify your most profitable work. Last year’s income tells a story. Not just about revenue, but about which clients, projects, or services were best for the business. Some clients generated stronger margins. Some projects flowed more smoothly. Some led to repeat work…
Read MoreWomen at Work: Leadership actions that actually advance women
By DR. AMY NARISHKIN For the Illinois Business Journal A hard-driving CEO recently asked me a deceptively simple question: “How can I be a better ally for the women on my leadership team?” It’s a question more leaders are asking—and not because they need convincing that advancing women is the “right thing to do.” They’re asking…
Read MoreUnited Way of Greater St. Louis, partners, offer free tax prep to residents
United Way of Greater St. Louis is providing free tax preparation services to local families with a household income of $69,000 or less in 2025. Through the 211 referral system and in partnership with local tax coalitions, over 600 certified volunteers will seek to help working families file taxes and maximize returns. Most tax site…
Read MoreGlen Carbon: Budzinski delivers $1.1M for new water treatment facility
On Jan. 27, 2026, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) presented the Village of Glen Carbon with a check for $1.1 million in new federal funding to support the construction of a new municipally owned water treatment facility. The facility, which will be capable of processing up to three million gallons of water a day, will strengthen…
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