To offer customers even more savings, Schnucks Rewards members can now unlock several new perks in the app that add more personalized value. Here’s a quick look at what’s new: DEALS JUST FOR YOU: Check your “Personalized Savings” in the app for custom digital coupons, sales and points offers on the items you’ve been buying recently. Schnucks refreshes these deals each week so they’re always updated with your latest favorites. FREE DONUT ON YOUR BIRTHDAY: Celebrate your special day with a treat on Schnucks – one FREE donut* baked fresh in your store. When it’s your birthday week, check the a ..read more

Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson and WGO Investments LLC Owner Tim O’Donnell pause for a photo in front of the new home of Trupiano’s, slated to open in June at 1312 Niedringhaus Ave. in Granite City’s downtown district. (Submitted photo)   By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKEmacmeske@ibjonline.com The City of Granite City is poised for a remarkable transformation, thanks to a “meeting of the minds” and a dynamic collaboration now in place between local leaders and visionary entrepreneurs.  Tim O’Donnell, owner of WGO Investments LLC based in Wood River, and Granite City Mayor Mike Parkinson ..read more

(Photo courtesy Christian Brothers Automotive Shiloh)   Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA) has cruised into St. Clair County, set up shop, and geared to open for automotive repair and maintenance on Monday, June 17. Known for their people-first approach to car care, the shop offers residents the chance to get back on the road as efficiently as possible. Under the ownership of local residents, Corwin and Stacey Pauly, Christian Brothers Automotive Shiloh has parked at 1310 Thouvenot Lane, across the street from Walgreens, and is open five days a week from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through ..read more

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) recently celebrated the passage of the Illinois Portable Battery Stewardship Act, a landmark piece of legislation that marks a significant step toward improving the collection, recycling and environmentally responsible disposal of lithium-ion batteries along with other types of portable batteries throughout the state of Illinois. Senate Bill 3686 will establish a comprehensive framework for the collection, transportation, recycling and safe disposal of small-to-medium-sized portable batteries, particularly lithium-ion and lithium metal batt ..read more

The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois will host a Pollinator Party on Sunday, June 23 at the Jaime Hines Prairie at LaVista Park in Godfrey in honor of the region’s ongoing work to protect pollinators and create a culture of conservation. The Pollinator Party, taking place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will feature kids’ crafts and activities and the unveiling of the re-stained Prairie Portal sculpture. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about the importance of prairies and pollinators like Monarch butterflies. Community members and pollinator enthusiasts are invited to r ..read more

  As households in St. Louis prepare for the first big heat wave of the summer, Gateway Pet Guardians (GPG) is bursting at the seams with double the number of stray pets. To help clear the shelter and incentivize adoptions, GPG is reducing adoption fees through the end of the month. Adult dog adoption fees are $100 off and adoption fees for adult cats, puppies, and kittens are reduced by 30-50 percent. “This is a great discount on some wonderful dogs and cats we have at the shelter or in foster homes, making it an ideal time to adopt!” says Gateway Pet Guardians Adoption and Foster Manag ..read more

This photo is from the Mobile DMV event held at Edwardsville Public Library in February 2024. (Courtesy City of Edwardsville)   The City of Edwardsville and the Illinois Secretary of State are teaming up once again to offer a Mobile DMV service. It will take place at the R.P. Lumber Center on Tuesday, June 18. The Mobile DMV will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community rooms at the R.P. Lumber Center, 6289 Tiger Drive, Edwardsville. No appointments are necessary. Services to be offered include: New and renewal identification cards Driver’s license renewals, duplicates or correc ..read more

Grant funding supports 151 local chambers of commerce across Illinois with marketing and development Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have awarded $5 million in grant funding to 151 recipients through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. B2B Chambers provides additional support for local chambers of commerce that experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. A list of B2B Local Chambers grantees can be found here. “Small businesses are the backbone of our growing economy,” said Governor JB Pritzker ..read more

Shown from left are L&C FBLA Collegiate students Mason Ferrell, Nicc Edwards, Bre Welch, Vondasia Pittman and Eva Voumard. (Photo courtesy Christina Wickenhauser)   By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKEmacmeske@ibjonline.com The Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) Collegiate chapter at Lewis and Clark Community College left quite an impression on judges at the recent State Leadership Conference held in Effingham mid-April. Student members of the club received seven 1st place plaques, two 2nd place awards, and three 3rd place awards during the competitions. College students throughout the ..read more

Shown are the plaques, donated by Cope Plastics, presented to honorees at the third annual RiverBend Growth Association Chamber Choice Awards Luncheon held on May 22 at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.   By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKEmacmeske@ibjonline.com The 2024 Chamber Choice Awards Luncheon was hosted for its third year by the RiverBend Growth Association on May 22 in The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. Beverly Farm Foundation was the title sponsor for the event. RBGA President John Keller kicked things off, noting that five awards would be presente ..read more