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From IDOT: Godfrey’s Cook Street closure begins June 22
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the closure of Cook Street between Greenwood Lane and Pierce Lane in Godfrey beginning Monday, June 22, weather permitting, for road reconstruction. During the closure, access to properties within the work zone will be maintained via Illinois 3 using the newly constructed section of Cook Street. The west…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police Department launches Fourth of July traffic safety campaign
The Edwardsville Police Department has announced a Fourth of July traffic safety campaign focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers. Enforcement takes place between June 19 and July 6, covering the summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re asking for your cooperation. If you are driving, don’t drink or use impairing substances. Our…
Read MoreSIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning historian to assess U.S. presidency
On the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary, David Kennedy, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, will discuss the United States and the American presidency next week with Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Kennedy, a professor emeritus of history at Stanford University, will join John Shaw, institute director, for a virtual discussion on Tuesday,…
Read MoreEducators explore Ag Coast of America, career pathways in logistics and aviation
Immersive experiences during FreightWeekSTL highlight multimodal freight network and expanding career opportunities The St. Louis Regional Freightway hosted a riverboat cruise on June 11 as part of FreightWeekSTL 2026, offering educators and other industry leaders an up-close look at the Ag Coast of America and the multimodal infrastructure that supports the region’s role as…
Read MoreMetro East Humane Society is hosting fundraiser calendar contest
Entries and voting opens June 22nd: gogophotocontest.com/metroeasthumanesociety Metro East Humane Society (MEHS) is hosting its fundraiser calendar contest, with entries and voting open from June 22 through Aug. 10, 2026. This contest has a set fundraising goal of $15,000 to continue MEHS’s mission of improving animal welfare in the St. Louis Metro East region. The…
Read MoreU.S. Attorney’s Office observes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day; warns of imposter schemes
On June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois joined the Elder Justice Coordinating Council and other government agencies and organizations across the country to spread the word about government and business imposter scams. Government imposter scams are a serious problem: In 2025, the FTC…
Read MoreCentral Illinois woman undergoes state’s first irregular heartbeat procedure at Prairie Cardiovascular
Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan used Abbott’s Volt ™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System in performing groundbreaking procedure A 75-year-old woman from Watson, Ill., who has suffered with atrial fibrillation (AFib) since she was a teenager is the first patient in Illinois to receive a groundbreaking procedure performed by Dr. Bharath Rajagopalan of Prairie Cardiovascular. Carolyn Burk…
Read MoreLegislators Harriss, Elik to host free Kids Fair on June 20
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) have partnered to host a free Kids Fair event this weekend. The Saturday, June 20 event will feature free resources for parents and their children, free vison/hearing tests, face painting, food, touch-a-truck, a foam party, and more. Scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 12…
Read MoreEdwardsville area cooling centers available to offer relief during excessive heat
June marks the official start of summer, and with that comes increased chances of excessively high temperatures. The City of Edwardsville is urging residents to prepare now for periods of prolonged or excessive heat and the associated risks. The city is working in cooperation with several local facilities to provide relief when the heat index…
Read MoreOlin, Huntsman announce merger: Headquarters to be in Texas
Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN) and Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) announced on June 16, 2026, that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger of equals to create a leading North American chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate significant value for shareholders of both companies, with more than $400 million in…
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