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SPRINGFIELD – This is National Small Business Week and Comptroller Susana Mendoza is highlighting programs that are available through the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC). According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 1.4 million small businesses in Illinois , employing 2.4 million people. “Small businesses are what keep our economy and our communities strong,” Comptroller Mendoza said. “I want all of our local entrepreneurs to succeed, and my

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’s newly-updated School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard shows that coverage rates for all school-required childhood immunizations are holding steady compared to last year, and all but one of those immunizations is above the state’s 95% coverage goal to optimize prevention of infectious disease spread. The dashboard is put together each year by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), using data provided to the Illinois State Board of Education

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is asking local community members, residents, and leaders to participate in the development of the 2027 Illinois Housing Blueprint (Blueprint) through two opportunities: (1) take the resident survey and/or (2) attend a Community Listening Session. The Blueprint is a forward-thinking, grassroots planning initiative designed by IHDA to provide a deeper analysis of the trends and priorities around housing at a regional level

Alton police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting last week at Salu Park.

CHICAGO – With the spring moving season approaching, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is reminding Illinoisans to look for red flags before handing over their belongings to a potential moving company. “Before packing up your household, check the ICC website for a company’s complaint history, and confirm the mover holds a valid state license. A quick check can help unsuspecting customers from dealing with unexpected fees or scams come moving day,” said ICC Chief

Two small community agencies with personal ties to state Sen. Angela Mosley face questions about their budget earmarks in a debate that some involved say is more about St. Louis County politics than the cost in the state budget. The earmarks — $300,000 for Saving Our Children, which provides a variety of services ranging from […]

CHICAGO – This May Day, as people across Illinois and around the world honor the hard-fought gains of workers and unions, Governor JB Pritzker reaffirms his commitment to the union members and working families across the state. Illinois has been at the forefront of the fight for fair wages and safe working conditions for all people and will continue to be a leader in that fight. In response, JB for Governor campaign spokesperson Alex Gough released the following statement: “Governor

The move would grant up to 15 years of tax abatements on real estate, personal property and sales taxes through 2050.

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for the State Furbearer Fund Special Funds Grant Program through May 15. The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations for projects that benefit furbearing mammals and improve harvesting opportunities for hunters and trappers of furbearers. Furbearing mammals are defined as badger, beaver,

Parts of the St. Louis Metropolitan area have already seen some showers Monday morning and will continue to see more rainy weather throughout the week.

The St. Louis Cardinals are hosting a Star Wars theme night on May 17, with a flash sale for tickets and an exclusive Star Wars-themed Cardinals T-shirt, as well as photo opportunities with members of the 501st Legion from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country who pursued investigations and litigation over Purdue’s and the Sackler family’s role in fueling the opioid crisis. Raoul and a bipartisan coalition of 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories,

Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in April.

GODFREY — Illinois Community College Board data shows that Illinois’ community colleges are a powerful driver of the state’s economy, generating $27.2 billion in total economic impact and supporting 324,273 jobs statewide , according to a newly released economic impact study. The report, The Economic Value of the Community Colleges of Illinois , reflects fiscal year 2023–24 data and underscores the critical role community colleges — including Lewis

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A suspected scrap metal thief caused could be on the hook for causing six figures of road damage during his crime.

Homicide Detectives are investigating a stabbing that started from a dispute among two men on May 4, 2026 at Busch Stadium.

The post UPDATE: Victim of Dispute, Stabbing at Busch Stadium Identified appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

ELSAH - On May 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., Historic Elsah Foundation presents Bill Egan, who will share his expertise on Cahokia Mounds. Egan is from Collinsville, Illinois. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. After a career in industrial battery sales, Egan began volunteering at Cahokia Mounds Historic Site. He was recognized as Outstanding Volunteer of the Year in 2021. The presentation will be at Farley Music Hall, 37 Mill Street, in Elsah. Refreshments will be served. The program

Founding Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock has announced the U.S. release of his documentary, I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol.The film will be available to rent and buy on digital…

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