CHICAGO — The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is proud to announce the launch of its new Mentor Protégé Program (MPP), a new initiative designed to empower vendors certified in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) through structured coaching, mentorship, and growth opportunities. By pairing experienced prime vendors with emerging BEP firms, the program aims to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful pathways into State contracting.
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – The Cahokia Courthouse State Historic Site in St. Clair County will host “The Language of Liberty,” a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Community members will read portions of the Declaration aloud, while local historians provide insight into the document’s origins, meaning and lasting influence on American history. The program commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police homicide detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man who was found with multiple gunshot wounds Tuesday night, June 30, 2026, inside a business in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis. Police said officers were called at about 9:10 p.m. June 30 to a shooting in the 4700 block of South Spring at the Speedway Market in Dutchtown. When officers arrived, they found the man inside the business suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Representatives of the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently joined local officials, stakeholders and nearly 100 cyclists to celebrate... Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Stop Gun Violence, a gun-owner and sportsmen-led organization dedicated to promoting responsible gun ownership and preventing gun violence, endorsed Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) for her commitment to advancing meaningful and achievable reforms to prevent gun violence and strengthen public safety. Founded by a veteran of the gun safety movement, SGV is working to elect leaders who understand that protecting communities and respecting responsible gun ownership are not
On This Day, July 1, 2007…Elton John and Rod Stewart were among the acts who performed at the Concert for Diana at the newly opened Wembley Stadium in London.The concert…
The Wentzville Police Department is asking for the public's help with solving a nearly 50-year-old cold case homicide involving the murder of a teenager.
FERGUSON, MO. - A woman who was at a Ferguson, Mo., gas station with two of her children was struck and killed by crossfire late Tuesday night, June 30, 2026, after an argument inside the store escalated into gunfire outside, the Ferguson Police Department said Wednesday, July 1, 2026. A man also was wounded, and the children were not physically harmed. The woman was not involved in the argument, police said. The shooting happened shortly before midnight at a BP gas station on South Florissant
O’FALLON, Ill. – State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting Mobile Office Hours on July 7, 2026 in O’Fallon. This free event gives his constituents the opportunity to discuss the state legislature and to talk about issues important to them. “I look forward to meeting with constituents and hearing about what matters most to them,” said Schmidt. “These conversations help me better represent our communities at the Capitol and advocate for our
Grain and soybean growers have struggled financially for the past four years partly due to high costs for inputs including chemicals, seed and fertilizer.
MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement its July Service Change beginning Sunday, July 12, 2026. The changes include: the launch of a new MCT Micro service area in Troy, Maryville, and Glen Carbon area, which will replace the #13 Troy-Glen Carbon fixed route; as well as adjustments to the #9 Washington Shuttle, #1X Riverbend Express and #16X Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Express. Before the changes were approved, MCT held six public meetings and accepted comments from passengers
Hollywood Vampires, the band featuring Alice Cooper, Aerosmith's Joe Perry and actor Johnny Depp, have announced a new live album called At Montreux Jazz Festival.The set, which was recorded at the…
The St. Louis Aquarium at St. Louis Union Station presents Summer Shell-ebration June 19th - September 7th! All summer long, the aquarium is exploring the amazing world of shell-bearing animals. […]
Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum presents the Character Telephone Exhibit! Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird, and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks […]
Join one of the Horticulturists for a stroll on our trails through reconstructed prairie and woodland areas. This tour will focus on the various native plantings that make up these […]
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