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EDWARDSVILLE - First Mid Trust Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Wright, CFA, as their new Chief Investment Officer. In this role, Wright will lead First Mid Trust Services investment strategies, ensuring the highest level of portfolio management services and customized investment solutions for both individual and institutional clients. He will also provide investment services through a newly created entity named First Mid Wealth Strategies as a Wealth Manager, RJFSA. This entity will allow First Mid to bring even more investment solutions to clients in the company’s Metro East and St. Louis regions, emphasizing the fiduciary responsibility to act in their best interest by providing unbiased, transparent, and personalized investment advice. Wright brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the investment industry to the position. Over the course of his career, he has worked with trust and investment clients in the Metro East and greater St

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SPRINGFIELD - Enrollment at Illinois community colleges continues to climb for the third straight year according to the Fall 2024 Illinois Community College Opening Enrollment Report, released today by the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB). The Illinois Community College System’s opening Fall 2024 enrollment report recorded an overall increase of 7.4%, the largest fall-to-fall enrollment growth in the last 15 years, outpacing last year's fall enrollment increase of 5.7%. "Our community colleges are stronger than ever, and the proof is in the numbers,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “The Fall 2023 to Fall 2024 rate of enrollment incline for the Illinois Community Colleges System is outpacing growth nationally and is the best we’ve seen in 15 years. According to a report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, Fall 2024 community college enrollment nationally increased 4.7 percent from the previous year as compared to the 7.4 percent

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EDWARDSVILLE - Prairie Farms Dairy, one of the nation's leading farmer-owned dairy cooperatives, went head-to-head with many national CPG companies to compete for the ConvenienceStore News Best New Products Awards. Prairie Farms came out on top in the Frozen Novelties and RTD Coffee categories with Best New Products Awards for its Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and Barista Style Iced Coffee Drinks. "We want to thank Convenience Store News for giving Prairie Farms an opportunity to compete for the prestigious awards and the consumer panel for recognizing the superior quality of our Premium Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and Barista Style Iced Coffee Drinks," said Matt McClelland, CEO/EVP of Prairie Farms Dairy. "The awards hold special significance because Prairie Farms and our thousands of convenience store operator partners are committed to ensuring on-the-go consumers have access to products that win on taste and deliver value." In February, Prairie Farms made a splash in the Single-Serve

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PEORIA – Governor JB Pritzker has announced that $7.9 million in grants will be awarded to support new grocery stores and equipment upgrades in underserved areas of Illinois. Multiple local food stores were part of the Pritzker grants initiative for grocers. The funding, which includes $6.9 million for the Illinois Grocery Initiative New Stores Program and $1 million for the Equipment Upgrades Grant Program, aims to combat food deserts and prevent grocery store closures across the state. Pearl Market Inc. in Alton, which will receive $239,550 for new refrigeration and lighting. Sinclair Foods in Jerseyville received $185,381 for eight new refrigerated cases, including walk-in freezer, dairy, produce, bakery and deli areas. Our Market At The Plaza Cooperative in Carlinville, awarded $2,393,174 for a full renovation and new store establishment. The announcement was made during an event at which Pritzker was joined by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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BELLEVILLE - The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has announced that one month after federal disaster declarations were made in response to severe storms that impacted Illinois in July, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over $67.7 million in grant assistance for residents. "This aid has reached more than 19,200 households across the state, with the number continuing to rise daily," the emergency management agency said. The storms caused significant damage in several counties, including Cook, Will, Winnebago, Henry, Fulton, St. Clair, and Washington. Residents in these areas who are uninsured or underinsured are encouraged to apply for assistance. The available support varies, as individual recovery needs may differ from those of neighbors and friends. The deadline for applications is set for November 19, 2023. Residents can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov , download the FEMA mobile app, or contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 fo

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SPRINGFIELD – To help pay tribute to veterans and honor their legacies and sacrifices, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and Senator Jason Plummer (55th-Edwardsville) are encouraging constituents to submit a photo and story of their loved one who served our nation so it can be displayed in the rotunda of the Illinois Capitol from November 11 through November 25 in honor of Veterans Day. “Having the Veterans Day Display at the Illinois Capitol is a special tribute and humbling reminder to the brave men and women who have served our country,” said Senator Harriss. “I look forward to visiting the display wall every year and reading the stories of our heroes.” "As someone who has worn the uniform, I understand how much this annual Veterans Day Display means to the men and women who have served their nation and the impact this has on their loved ones" said Sen. Plummer. "It’s a heartfelt tribute to those who have given so much for our

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EDWARDSVILLE - Delivering on Promises: The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and the 2024 Presidential Election” will be the next topic of discussion for the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU), scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. To attend virtually, visit the SIU System YouTube Channel . In part, the discussion will celebrate six decades of progress while looking ahead to the future. The discussion will explore how these landmark pieces of legislation laid the groundwork for increased civil rights, economic opportunity and social equity. The panelists, SIUE faculty members, consist of: Bryan Jack, PhD, professor and director of SIUE’s Universities Studying Slavery Initiative in the Department of Historical Studies; Anthony Cheeseboro, PhD, associate professor in the

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The deaths of two elderly siblings and their 60-year-old caretaker at first mystified Brownsville. Extreme heat is a quiet but growing threat for Rio Grande Valley residents with chronic health conditions.

A 63-year-old man using a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident Saturday evening in north St. Louis.

The amendment would support overturning Missouri's abortion ban and allow for more autonomy with reproductive healthcare.

Another chilly start but temperatures will be a touch warmer than Saturday, in the mid to upper 60s with sunny skies. Changes on tap beginning Monday as warmer air moves into the region. Highs on Monday will hit the upper 70s. Winds will also start to ramp up Monday afternoon but increase even more for [...]

5 On Your Side's Annie Krall spoke with local mothers of the bride about the lengths they've had to go through to make their daughters' big day beautiful.

The Endangered Person Advisory had been canceled.

A swim school chain has opened its first St. Louis-area location, one of several such chains to open or expand in the market in recent years.

The 10th biannual exhibition curated from artists within 200 miles. Opening May 7th and on display through October, the 10th Biannual will feature 32 artists and 41 works from a […]

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