"I’m very optimistic about the future of tourism in our region. In 2022 we welcomed millions of visitors to the Metro North Region of southwest Illinois. Those visitors spent hundreds of millions of dollars at our local restaurants, businesses, retail establishments, hotels and visited our parks, sites, and attractions in record numbers. Visitor spending produced millions more in local and state tax revenues used to protect our citizens, keep our streets safe, and fund much-needed public works projects. New products opened including the Aerie’s Alpine Coaster in Grafton, Flock Food Truck Park in Alton, and Herald Square in Collinsville. New hotel projects are underway in Alton and Edwardsville. Speaking of Edwardsville the city’s food scene continues to explode with more variety and experiences. The bureau invested $1 million dollars in creating new product and developing new experiences along the Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois from Virden to Collinsville.
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees. On Oct. 7, the
CHICAGO — Today Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders to release a new report from the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which will redesign the delivery of behavioral health services for Illinois youth. The goal of the Initiative is to transform statewide systems to provide clear, consistent, and comprehensive guidance to families seeking behavioral or mental health services for children and adolescents. “Nearly a year ago, I announced the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative, which builds on the substantial progress made by Illinois agencies to ensure that every young person experiencing mental or behavioral health problems can access needed services,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Through rate increases, community networks, and inter-agency collaboration, we are taking a multi-faceted, comprehensive approach to establish the number one children’s behavioral healthcare
Bush’s office reported Sunday that Bush has married Cortney Merritts — a security specialist who was paid more than $62,000 in 2022 by Bush's campaign in 2022.
The Loop will be hopping on Saturday, April 22, because it is not only Record Store Day, but Sunshine Daydream and Emporium Smoke Shop have teamed up to bring the street its first ever 420 Fest. Despite being cannabis inspired, the event will be fairly family friendly and is more about the culture of marijuana than about selling actual reefer. (And you know how we feel about that.)
Centene Corp. expects to lose millions of Medicaid customers when state governments resume reviewing recipients' eligibility in April after a three-year hiatus, setting off a period of rebalancing for health insurers.
Breathe is a collection of large-scale abstract paintings created through the unconscious combination of bold colors and free movement. Artist Lauren Younge uses acrylics to design irregular patterns that could motivate
The Doobie Brothers are extending their anniversary celebration. The band, including Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John McFee, just announced more dates for their 50th anniversary tour. The additions include 35 new shows, kicking…
The first chief from outside the St. Louis department is outlining his goals. They include addressing violent crime to make the city "a better place than where we've been in the past."
This weekend saw five people, including four teens, lose their lives on the city's roads. One person died Saturday in Bevo Mill, and preliminary police reports suggest an unidentified reckless driver caused the four other fatalities on Sunday.
DUPO - A standoff after a shooting that lasted several hours ended Monday morning. The shooting suspect Reginald Allen, 40, was discovered dead in his garage from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, law enforcement reported. A person was shot to death in the situation and a police officer was injured. A neighborhood in Dupo was locked down for several hours. Law enforcement around the region was called to the situation and visible. Law enforcement said Allen barricaded himself inside a McBride Avenue in Dupo home near Interstate 255, and killed a person, and shot a Dupo Police officer. The initial call to law enforcement came at 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
The popular children's museum offers hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages to use their imaginations to create, invent, problem-solve, explore, and discover.
The popular children's museum offers hands-on learning experiences for children of all ages to use their imaginations to create, invent, problem-solve, explore, and discover.
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