CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women’s Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses throughout the state. The monthlong celebration – which is designated through a proclamation – includes business resources such as virtual and in-person events, resource guides for financial and social capital, business spotlights on social media, and a social media campaign to support and elevate Illinois women-owned businesses. “This month and every month, we’re proud to continue supporting, uplifting, and celebrating women-owned businesses throughout our great state,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “For too long, women business leaders and entrepreneurs faced systemic and financial barriers when starting and growing a business -- but here in Illinois, we're making it possible for everyone to succeed through increased
ALTON - Alton Main Street and Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau along with presenting sponsor Simmons Hanly Conroy invite you to a free concert at the new Alton Godfrey Rotary Park, located across the street from Alton City Hall at 101 E. 3rd Street in Alton. Funky Butt Brass Band will perform on Friday, October 6; the concert is free to attend and will be held from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The band was formed in 2008 by six talented musicians who respect and revere the New Orleans brass band tradition. FBBB takes traditional New Orleans brass tunes and sprinkles in their own brand of special Saint Louis musical magic. At any given gig, you’ll also hear some Chicago blues, Memphis soul, Southern rock and St. Louis R&B. “We are grateful to Simmons Hanly Conroy for providing this opportunity that allows us to bring these great acts to Alton, which we anticipate will draw a big crowd from across the river to experience everything that Alton has to offer,” said
ZZ Top's Billy F. Gibbons, Heart's Nancy Wilson and The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson are among the guests featured on the upcoming second season of Power Hour, AXS TV's rock-themed news and interview show. Others set to appear…
EDWARDSVILLE - For those who enjoy an enchanted evening for Halloween season, the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Junior Service Club is again having its Witches Night Out on Oct. 21, 2023, at Glen Carbon Miner Park. The event is from 5 to 10 p.m. "Dust off your broom, gather your coven and don your best witch’s attire for a night full of costume contests, devilishly delightful drinks, eerily excellent eats, enchanting entertainment, magical melodies, ravishing raffles, vexing vendors and so much more," the Junior Service Club said. The Junior Service Club encouraged residents to go to the Junior Service Club website to learn more about all the ways JSC gives back to our community, such as the RP Lumber Center Teen Room and the Boundless Playground. You can also find raffles, tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and vendor applications, on our website: http://www.edglenjuniorservice.org/witches-night-out-2023.html Find us on Facebook for all the updates at: https://www.facebook.com/edglenjuniorservice
We all know someone who has been touched by the opioid crisis, but with help from the St. Louis County government (and the St. Louis County library system), we might be able to help save some lives that would otherwise be lost to overdose. St. Louis County has started a program to help get Naloxone (a.k.a Narcan) kits into the hands of residents so they can have the life-saving medication on hand. Narcan works by reversing the effects of an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of opiates on the brain and by restoring breathing.
The St. Louis-based manufacturer of batteries and car care products said it will lay off 172 workers with closure of one of two battery factories it plans to shutter in the state.
Claytiana Bolar, 23, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the death of 24-year-old Brittany Gregory, who was found shot to death behind the wheel of an SUV in the 5100 block of Greer Avenue, according to a news release from…
This week, Forum drone videographer Louis Kelly of Drone Eagle, LLC documented progress on the new headquarters of First Bank in Creve Coeur. The bank is building the new headquarters, scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2024. The 175,000 SF complex, designed by architect Lamar Johnson Collaborative be LEED certified. It is comprised […]
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High junior Isaac Thornton is quite an athlete for his school. Thornton has become a star of the football team as an offensive and defensive lineman. Thornton is also a straight-A student for East Alton-Wood River. During his freshman year, Thornton played golf for the Oilers boys squad. Thornton said he would like to thank Garry Herron and Kraig Daniels for giving him a chance and transforming him into the athlete he has become. The Oilers junior is a Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of Month for East Alton-Wood River High. He feels his best attributes are his hard work and being an example to his teammates, as well as his good grades. "This will be my second year playing football," he said. "I love the team I’m a part of, watching myself as well as my friends grow to be good players and people is very rewarding. Football has taught me how to fight through tough situations and how to be selfless." Thornton is also involved in the
ST. LOUIS -- Pi Pizzeria's Central West End location was robbed Monday night. The armed suspect surprised an employee while she was counting the cash from that evening's sales. Officers were called to the 400 block of North Euclid at around 9 p.m. to check on a hold-up. An employee told them that she was [...]
From Business Facilities: In recent decades, many local and regional economies across the United States have transformed with the rise of emerging industries — coupled with the decline of traditional sectors that have been the lifeblood of growth for many years. Post-pandemic shifts have also had well-documented impacts on the economy, and the workforce that […]
From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Louis-based homebuilder hopes to build 190 new houses in the $350 million Riverpointe project in St. Charles, which seeks to redevelop the riverfront there. McBride Berra Land Co., a joint venture between Chesterfield-based McBride Homes and Oakville-based J.H. Berra Construction Co., filed a zoning request with the city […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser recently announced the third installment of property tax payments will be due soon on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. “With the due date quickly approaching, I want to remind everyone that the third of four tax installments will be due Fri, Oct 6,” Slusser said. “The Treasurer’s office is open for business Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but will be closed the Monday after the due date in observance of Columbus Day on Oct 9.” Taxpayers have several payment options available. Payments can be made: At a participating collector bank or credit union in Madison County Through your financial institution’s online bill pay service On the Treasurer’s website at www.madcotreasurer.org By mail (letters must be postmarked on or before Oct. 6) By phone at 1-844-919-4300 In-person at the Treasurer’s Office, located at 157 N. Main St., Suite #125 in Edwardsville “No
These are the San Jacinto mountains at the start of spring. I took this picture near the middle of a loop off I10 that goes from Banning to Idyllwild and then out to Palm Desert.
From Leader Publications: The Winding Bluffs subdivision in the Springdale area may get a little bigger, and it may have a new neighbor as well. The Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 14 to recommend approval of a rezoning request and development plan for Winding Bluffs Second Addition. McBride Berra Land Co. […]
To hear Texas legislators (and the 5th Circuit) view the world, it is apparently wholly unconstitutional to share information from the government with websites in any manner that might pressure them in how they moderate, yet at the same time, the government is absolutely free to compel companies to post messages that they want on […]
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