Illinois Business Journal

08/23/2024

https://www.ibjonline.com/2024/08/08/all-competing-lc-fbla-collegiate-students-place-in-top-ten-at-nationals/

LC Future Business Leaders of America, Lewis and Clark Community College, Christina Wickenhauser

08/09/2024

If you provide critical technology services and support to business, industry, nonprofits, municipalities or other organizations in the St. Louis Metro East -- or if you want to -- here's your chance to reach over 20,000 movers and shakers and tell them how you can help them go and grow...

The deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 20 to book your moment in the IBJ's September Spotlight...

08/06/2024

The August 2024 issue of the Illinois Business Journal has begun circulating and is also now available for viewing online.

https://2462.newstogo.us/editionviewer/?Edition=cd0ea8dd-7aad-4f20-b70b-fe240cc1804d&Section=0

08/01/2024

Jerry Rumph is leaving OSF Saint Anthony's; Lisa Schepers named as interim president. Read the full story online:

Lisa Schepers named interim president at OSF Saint Anthony’s By Editor | August 1, 2024 | 0 Scheper’s appointment comes after Jerry Rumph submits resignation, effective August 9 Lisa Schepers Lisa Schepers, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, has been named interim president at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s...

07/03/2024

More news from the political front; this time it's local:

Walker announces run for his former post as Alton mayor By Editor | July 2, 2024 | 0 Former Alton Mayor Brant Walker, running to recapture the position in 2025. (Photo from brantwalkerformayor.com) Citing rising property taxes, increased crime, and decreasing economic development, former Alton Mayor...

07/02/2024

The July 2024 issue of the Illinois Business Journal has begun circulating and the e-edition is now viewable on our website. Take a look!

Link in comments...

06/28/2024

Attention entrepreneurs and business owner! If your business was established after April 30, 2021- this is an opportunity for YOU to win a shared prize of $28,000 and services! Join us for our July 10, 2024 event at City of O'Fallon (City Hall)

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06/27/2024

Congrats to the FBLA Collegiate Chapter at Lewis and Clark Community College for their NATIONAL competitions success!!!

So proud of our first ever National Competition! Hundreds of students across the US competed and all five of our LC students placed in the top ten, some more than once!!

Eva
10th Foundations of Communication

Mason
9th Future Business Executive
9th Sports Management and Marketing

Nicc
5th Job Interview

Nicc, Bre, and Vondasia
7th in Marketing, Sales and Communications Case Competition.

Go Team!!!!!

06/21/2024

Got a business idea you'd like to launch? Consider this opportunity...

06/10/2024

Have you seen our June 2024 issue yet?
Take a look at our online e-edition:
https://2462.newstogo.us/editionviewer/?Edition=7c212615-327d-4d2c-a64a-8fc2a4c907b8&Section=0.

05/31/2024

We share this news with great sadness today... Please keep Greg's family in your thoughts and be patient with our corporate family in the days ahead.

Illinois Business Journal publisher Greg Hoskins, owner of Better Newspapers Inc., has died By Editor | May 31, 2024 | 0 Gregory A. Hoskins   Gregory A. Hoskins, 67, of Mascoutah, IL, born Oct. 25, 1956, in Streator, IL died Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home. Greg was the owner and operator of Be...

05/29/2024

Who are the gold medalists in your STL Metro East workspace? Show off your best leaders in the July 2024 Illinois Business Journal; place them on a pedestal and turn the spotlight on!

05/17/2024

The average delay between the onset of symptoms of mental illness and the start of treatment is 11 years. We can help people get treatment sooner.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. To help raise awareness, while the Gateway Grizzlies take on the Joliet Slammers on May 29, they will also be showing their support of NAMI Southwestern Illinois by hosting a special fundraiser to help support NAMI’s efforts in the region.

The information included in the accompanying flyer image includes a QR code as well as a webpage link with lots of other easy-to-share options.

https://namiswi.org/resources/awarenessmaterials/ has:

* Fast Facts social media artwork
* Support group info
* A copy of flyer for the Mental Health Awareness night at the Grizzlies Game for sharing it forward and for your reference

Groups can invite a speaker by calling (618) 798-9788.

Will you help spread the word?

05/06/2024

The May 2024 issue of the Illinois Business Journal begins circulating this week.

It is also available to view online:
https://2462.newstogo.us/editionviewer/?Edition=81491829-abd8-47b7-9037-596d27b83936&Section=0

05/01/2024

UPDATE: We're back up and running now, as of Thursday morning, May 2. There's a ton of news to get posted to the website and a slew of emails to go through after being down for 2 days, though, so be patient as we recover from the server issue in the days ahead. Thanks!

The Illinois Business Journal is experiencing technical issues due to a server problem. Our website and email are both down. The issue began on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 and continues into today, May 1, 2024. We are continuing to work on preparing the May issue to go to press, but we are not able to send or receive emails at this time nor load new items to our website. We will post an update here when the systems are restored. -- IBJ Managing Editor Melissa Crockett Meske

04/29/2024

Another regional chamber is looking to help the high schoolers find work this summer...and beyond...

O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce

04/29/2024

One of our region's chambers still has employer table spots available for its members to participate in the Triad High School Job Fair later this week...

Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber Members

Local high school May 2 job fair still has employer tables open for chamber members By Editor | April 29, 2024 | 0 Employers who are members of the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce still have opportunity to participate in the Triad High School Job Fair set from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30...

04/12/2024

Resharing as a reminder... Don't miss out on your chance to share the stories of the outstanding women in your workplace!

We're trying something new for our May issue...

This might seem a bit early for getting on your radar, but we want to be sure you have plenty of time to pull together all the awesome accolades you want to share about the women in your workplace for the May 2024 issue of the IBJ.

Don't miss your chance to tell the world about how the women in your workplace have truly made a difference to your company's launch, growth, sustenance, and bottom line!

04/08/2024

IDPH IMMEDIATE ALERT: Certain Eclipse Glasses Recalled

Public is urged to check their glasses to make sure they meet safety standards

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is urging the public to double-check their eclipse glasses after certain brands were recalled for potentially failing to meet safety standards.

The glasses in question were reportedly sold through Amazon as Biniki Solar Eclipse Glasses AAS Approved 2024 – CE & ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing (6 Packs). The glasses were also reportedly available at several Southern Illinois retail establishments, including:

Farm Fresh Market, Breese, IL
Highland Tru Buy, Highland, IL
Perry County Marketplace, Pinckneyville, IL
Sinclair Foods, Jerseyville, IL
Steelville Marketplace, Steelville, IL
Big John Grocery, Metropolis, IL

The recalled glasses are labeled as “EN ISO 12312-1:2022”; proper safety glasses should carry the ISO designation of 12312-2.

People in possession of the recalled glasses should not use them to view the eclipse. Using inadequate eye protection could lead to serious eye damage.

04/02/2024

Do you "do business" in the St. Louis Metro East or anywhere throughout southwestern Illinois?
And do you have some awesome women in your workplace that you'd like give a special shout-out about? Would you like to share all the wonderful reasons why they help make your company or organization such a success?.
We're trying something new for our May issue.....
Here's a chance to pull together all the awesome accolades you want to share about the women in your workplace....
The May 2024 issue of the IBJ will shine the spotlight on "Women at Work." Get in touch with Charlie Huelsmann to book your space and share your stories.....
Don't miss out on your chance to tell the world about how the women in your workplace have truly made a difference to your company's launch, growth, sustenance, and bottom line!

04/01/2024

The April 2024 issue of the Illinois Business Journal is out! The print edition has begun circulating and the e-edition is now viewable online at:

https://2462.newstogo.us/editionviewer/?Edition=d7e8904e-03ab-4c77-a3f9-871a6a85fdb0&Section=0

This issue's spotlight section focuses on our region's Workforce Partners. Take a look inside...

In May, we'll turn the spotlight on "Women at Work," where we hope to feature some of the region's most impactful female movers and shakers.

Be sure to secure your company's place in the spotlight and highlight all the women there who are positively influencing your bottom line. Contact Charlie today at [email protected], (618) 973-0414.

03/22/2024

We're trying something new for our May issue...

This might seem a bit early for getting on your radar, but we want to be sure you have plenty of time to pull together all the awesome accolades you want to share about the women in your workplace for the May 2024 issue of the IBJ.

Don't miss your chance to tell the world about how the women in your workplace have truly made a difference to your company's launch, growth, sustenance, and bottom line!

03/13/2024

I-55/64 work in East St. Louis begins March 22

Anticipated completion by the end of May

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that patching and resurfacing in both directions of Interstate 55/64 across the Poplar Street Bridge from a mile east of the Mississippi River to the I-55/64/70 interchange in East St. Louis will require multiple interstate closures.

To minimize impacts to commuters, construction will be carried out over six weekends, starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, March 22, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 25.

The work will begin with pavement patching, which will require a full closure of eastbound I-55/64, including all ramps to and from eastbound I-55/64 within the project limits. The eastbound lanes of the Martin Luther King Bridge also will be closed.

The ramp from eastbound I-55/64 to southbound Illinois 3, westbound I-55/64 and westbound Martin Luther King Bridge will remain open this weekend.

Weekday traffic will not be impacted.

The public is urged to plan accordingly and use alternate routes around the region, including the I-70 Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and McKinley Bridge.

The overall $5.2 million project is expected to be completed by the end of May, with updated information provided in advance of each weekend closure.

03/12/2024

Wood River's next "What's Up Downtown" will take place on March 28...

03/11/2024

Emily Hemingway will bring the talents that have helped her build up and successfully grow TechSTL next to the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, slated to open in November...

AltonWorks taps TechSTL’s Hemingway as Wedge Innovation Center ED By Editor | March 11, 2024 | 0 Emily Hemingway stands in front of the Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, opening in November 2024 as a regional innovation and entrepreneurial incubator hub. It is a project of AltonWorks. Hemingway is...

03/08/2024

Alton area commuters: Here's a heads-up from IDOT:

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that utility work by Ameren Illinois to replace a gas main along Broadway Avenue will require a closure of one eastbound lane between Sering Avenue and Washington Avenue in Alton beginning Monday, March 11 (weather permitting).

The closure is expected to be in place for four months.

Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

03/06/2024

We rely on the Capitol News Illinois news team for much of our state news reporting. Here's a chance to meet them and learn more about what they do.

Join us in Springfield to learn more about Capitol News Illinois and our mission!

03/05/2024

The latest issue of the Illinois Business Journal is starting to circulate this week and can also be viewed now online. Check it out at:

https://2462.newstogo.us/editionviewer/default.aspx?Edition=79269988-1271-4541-be60-0a292b5533c4

This month's issue spotlights the area's commercial contractors, economic developers, and their major project/company highlights.

In April, we'll turn the spotlight on workforce development and those who are working diligently to make sure today's and tomorrow's workforce is ready and available.

If you are a college, university, trainer, recruiter, employer academy, or any other kind of source for developing our area's human resources, get in touch with us to secure your moment in the spotlight today.

02/29/2024

Another lunch option, perhaps?

Eat a Jersey Mike’s sub: Help support ‘Friends of Kids with Cancer’ By Editor | February 29, 2024 | 0 Jersey Mike’s is celebrating the 14th annual March “Month of Giving” campaign Participating Metro East locations include Edwardsville (1990 Troy Road, Unit A), Fairview Heights (6570 N. ...

02/29/2024

Friday lunch goals?

Metro East Burger King locations introduce new Fiery Big Fish sandwich in time for Lent By Editor | February 28, 2024 | 0 (Photo courtesy of Burger King) Burger King is offering an attractive $3.99 promotion on fish sandwiches during the 40-day Lenten season This Lenten season, the Metro East has a....