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TWM welcomes Peoria-based Mohr & Kerr Engineering to its firm
TWM Inc., one of the top engineering and geospatial firms in the metro-east St. Louis area, recently announced that Mohr & Kerr Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C., of Peoria, Ill., has become part of TWM. This strategic addition strengthens TWM’s presence in central Illinois and the Midwest, significantly expanding the firm’s civil engineering, land surveying,…
Read MoreO’Fallon City Council meetings to adjust start time beginning Feb. 2026
The City of O’Fallon has announced that, beginning in February 2026, regular city council meetings will start an hour earlier, moving up to 6 p.m. from 7 p.m. The Jan. 20, 2026 city council meeting will still begin at 7 p.m. “By shifting the start time to 6 p.m., we hope to make it easier…
Read MoreCollaborative infrastructure investment, workforce development approach continues driving STL regional growth
The St. Louis region further solidified its standing as a premier national and global freight hub in 2025, propelled by continuing infrastructure investments, robust industrial expansion and collaborative workforce initiatives. The St. Louis Regional Freightway’s annual compilation summarizes the year’s most significant milestones, which have advanced the region’s multimodal connectivity, expanded its industrial real…
Read MoreState Senator Harriss collecting Valentines cards for seniors across 56th District
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) is inviting the community to help put a smile on the faces of local seniors this Valentine’s Day. Harriss is encouraging students, Scout troops, churches, families, and community groups to create heartfelt, homemade Valentine’s Day cards for residents in long-term care and assisted living facilities across the 56th District.…
Read MoreIllinois American Water completes improvements to regional water treatment plant
Since 2019, $157 million has been invested in major upgrades and enhancements to the Metro East regional water treatment plant that focus on service reliability, water quality and operational efficiencies, while incorporating state-of-the-art environmental technology. In 2025, Illinois American Water’s Interurban (Metro East) District completed the final stages of significant upgrades and enhancements to its…
Read MoreState Rep. Katie Stuart tours CAVC expansion site to view progress
State Rep. Katie Stuart, (D-Edwardsville), who further serves as assistant majority leader and floor whip, toured the new Collinsville Area Vocational Center site on Jan. 8, 2026, to get a firsthand look at construction progress. CAVC Director Joe McGinnis and Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich, along with representatives…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s unveils advanced imaging technology for better patient care in Riverbend
New MRI and CT machines expand access to life-saving diagnostic technologies Thanks to a deliberate investment by OSF HealthCare to bring the latest health care technologies to the Riverbend region, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center has installed two new advanced diagnostic imaging systems, a state-of-the-art CT scanner and MRI system designed to deliver faster,…
Read MoreJustine PETERSEN presents PNC Bank with community banking award
Justine PETERSEN recently recognized PNC Bank as the 2025 recipient of the Justine PETERSEN Award for Community Banking, an honor that celebrates private banking partners in the St. Louis metro area who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to financial inclusivity and economic empowerment for low-income and socially disadvantaged individuals. Named in honor of Justine PETERSEN’s…
Read MoreAsk SCORE: What are dos and don’ts of building a website for my business?
These days having a website for your business is all but a requirement. It’s often the first place current and potential customers will turn to learn about your company and its offerings. Creating an attractive, accessible and informative website can expand your reach and bring in new audiences. There are many tools to help you…
Read MorePlentiful pig inventory to start new year; pork supply ample
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek With more profitable hog prices, lower feed costs and higher production efficiency compared to recent years, the U.S. has an ample supply of pork to start 2026. USDA’s quarterly hogs and pigs report Dec. 23 pegged the nation’s hog herd at 75.5 million head, up 1% from a year ago…
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