![Our Daily Show! Ft: Theater Thursday! Flora Van Koten, Elaine Kane, and More! [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307830_0_7486jpg.jpg)
On This Thursday in the Heart of the Riverbend, we are starting things off with the one and only Lee Cox and Alton Little Theater! It’s the first Thursday of the month and Lee has a ton to share regarding news at Alton Little Theater and upcoming shows! Flora Van Koten is in the studio with us at 10:10 to detail her next upcoming event Animals Have Souls Too! We will learn all about when and where we can attend, and what we will learn. Elaine Kane- the Superindendent of Alton Community Unit School District #11 joins CJ in Studio at 10:35, the two will discuss her first few months in the position, her tenure at the District, and her plans for ACUSD 11 going forward!Our Daily Show is a daily call-in show dedicated to the Riverbend Community! From 9-11 AM/Monday-Friday, you’ll be able to hear and contribute to conversations with area leaders/business owners/entertainers, and share what’s on your mind! #Alton #Nasello #ourdailyshow #riverbend #live #livestream #livenews
![Our Daily Show Interview! Honeybee Vintage: Grand Opening March 18th! [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307827_0_6734jpg.jpg)
We start off the show with Melissa Bland! Get excited for the grand opening of Honeybee Vintage on March 18th! Melissa will provide all the details on the preparations and share the excitement she has for the occasion! Plus, she’ll unveil exciting giveaways leading up to the opening, including a $25 gift card that’s redeemable online or in-store. The winner will be announced on March 1st!
![United Methodist Village Earns Growth Associations April 2018 Small Business of the Month [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307824_0_3316jpg.jpg)
The United Methodist Village in Godfrey is the Riverbend Growth Associations April 2018 Small Business of the Month.The beautiful senior community offers independent and assisted living options. Watch as Growth Association Director of Member Services Trish Holmes visits with UMV Executive Director Anita Martinez, Board Chairman Steve Schwartz and Senior Vice President of Life Care Services Richard Funk. Life Care Services is the management group for UMV.United Methodist Village 5201 Asbury Avenue Godfrey, IL 62035 618-466-8662
![Shields Family Pharmacy Growth Association Ribbon Cutting [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307821_0_2262jpg.jpg)
On Wednesday March 11, Shields Family Pharmacy, located at 2526 State Street (next door to Joe Ks), was the scene of the River Bend Growth Associations latest Ribbon Cutting. The pharmacy opened its doors in late December 2014 and has begun to hit its stride in attracting new customers as word gets out about their friendly, personal service.Shields Family Pharmacy is owned and operated by Chris and Kendra Shields, the couple, who had dreamed of opening their own business, felt that a void was left with the closing of LeClaire Family Pharmacy. We want to be there for those who realize the importance of having a one-on-one relationship with their pharmacist. said Kendra Shields, R.Ph.As usual, the RBGA event was organized and MCd by Joell Aguirre, Director of Member Services and was attended by many Growth Association Member/Ambassadors.Shields Family PharmacyMonday-Friday 9:00am 6:00pmSaturday 9am 1:00pmSunday CLOSED618-462-7003www. stores.healthmart.com/shieldsfamily
![New Orleans garbage truck catches fire [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307818_0_c57a00af88644435abecb5826fb27594jpg.jpg)
An IV Waste garbage truck caught fire in Lakeview Tuesday morning. According to a statement issued by IV Waste, a truck driving on Harrison Avenue caught fire while picking up garbage on its route. The company believes the fire was caused by an electrical issue. The driver was able to move the truck into an alleyway on Harrison Avenue to avoid damaging any homes or injuring any people.The company says crews are working to clean up and pressure wash the area surrounding the truck. A full statement is provided below: “Earlier today, on Harrison Avenue, one of our route trucks caught on fire. There are no injuries reported in this incident. “We are still investigating, but it currently appears to be the result of an electrical issue. Our route driver was able to drive the truck from the alleyway, onto Harrison Ave., to ensure there was no damage to any residences or citizen property. “We are currently working on cleaning up and pressure washing the area. We appreciate everyones patience, who may have experienced traffic delays in this area. “Additionally, we are thankful for the response from our first responders to this incident.”
![Our Daily Show! Ft. Grafton Art Gallery, Grid Solar, Hayner, and More! [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307815_0_7472jpg.jpg)
On This Monday in the Heart of the Riverbend… we are starting the day off with Jacqueline Duty, Co-Owner of the Grafton Art Gallery! We will get all of the details on how things have been since its opening this summer! PLUS we will learn about upcoming events and ways to be a part of the Art Gallery! Then at 10:10, we are talking to our friends at GRID Solar! We will learn more about the solar industry and how Grid Solar looks after its clients! At 10:35, it is the last Monday of the month and it always belongs to Hayner Library! We will talk with Mary Cordes about all of the events coming our way, and so much more!
![Our Daily Show! Ft: Luis, Halo! Earth Angel’ Specialty Kitchen, and More! [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307812_0_7136jpg.jpg)
On this Friday Morning in the heart of the Riverbend… we are starting the day off with Luis for another report on the St. Louis Sports Scene, he will detail the Cardinal’s latest run this week, plus STL City and what they need to do to secure a postseason spot. Then in the 10, we are learning all about halo! Earth Angel’s Specialty Kitchen! We will learn all about the Catering service and we will see why they are turning heads all throughout the region! We will learn about how the idea came about, and what their plans are going forward (along with ways we can utilize them!)
![Oregon company is paving the way for the future of battery power [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307809_0_6e98d2e91fe14741a989c6da25ce9ce31140x641jpg.jpg)
Tualatin-based company Meter aims to hire 500 people to manufacture and maintain backpack-sized batteries that can power homes and businesses.
![Riverbend Head Start Circle of Care Award Ceremony [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307806_0_1958jpg.jpg)
Dwight and Cheryl Wertz were presented the Circle of Care award from Riverbend Head Start at a dinner auction that managed to raise over $91,000.00 for the organization.Dwight and Cheryl achieved the award through a lifetime of civic contributions based on the idea that one should always give back to his or her community.
![I make thousands monthly selling my smelly socks online – its my full time job… customers even eat what I send them [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307803_0_newspresscollage812njyf7s1725436274310jpg.jpg)
A WOMAN has given an insight into the foot world after revealing she’s made selling socks a full-time profession.Cheyenne Harris’ unusual career path
![Waukesha schools make sure students prepared for first day [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307800_0_38b9b92af28944a7a9d996ddb5b1e1dejpg.jpg)
>> TEMPORARY WILL STAY ON TO HELP THROUGH THAT TRANSITION. DERRICK: THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS ARE BACK IN CLASS IN W 12 NEWS DUKE CARTER SPOKE TO STUDENTSW THEY’RE MAKING SURE THIS YEAR IS A SUCCESS. >> I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING NEW PEOPLE, > >> I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW FOOD THEY HAVE H REPORTER: JOKES, SMILES, AND KISSES AS PARENTS DROP KIDS, SOME WHO ARE FRESHMEN, FOR THE FIRST DAY AT WAUKESHA SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL. INCOMING FRESHMEN, LIKE FLORES’ DAUGHTER, ATTENDED FRESHMEN FIRST DAY, PRIOR TO SC STARTING. THE IDEA IS FOR STUDENTS TO KNOW WHERE CLASSES ARE AND MEET THEIR TEACHERS; SO FRESHMEN CAN START THE YEAR ON THE RIGHT TRACK. >> IT WAS LIKE NICE BECAUSE WE LEARNED WHERE THE CAFETERIA IS AND LIKE WE GOT OUR OWN TIME TO LIKE, WALK CLASS TO CLASS. REPORTER: UPPERCLASSMEN WILL THEN ACT AS A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER FOR THE FRESHMEN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. WHILE WAUKESHA SOUTH HAS A PROGRAM TO MAKE SURE FRESH GET ON THE RIGHT TRACK, FOLKS HERE AT HILLCREST ELEMENTARY ALSO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE A ROUTINE IN PLACE TO MAKE S THE YOUNGEST LEARNERS ALSO START THE SCHOOL YEAR CORRECTLY. KINDERGARTNERS LINED UP ON THE SCHOOL FIELD TO MEET THEIR TEACHER. >> WE REALLY DO CARE ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE, AND WE WANT THEIR FIRST SCHOOL EXPERIENCE TO BE POSITIVE. REPORTER: TO MAKE SURE, EVEN THE YOUNGEST LEARNERS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. REPORTING IN WAUKESHA COUNTY DC WISN 12 NEWS. DERRICK: 12,000 KIDS WENT BACK TO SCHOOL IN THE WAU
![Our Daily Show Interview: Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE: From 2-2-23 [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307797_0_5206jpg.jpg)
We are joined by the Director of the Metro-East Small Business Development Center- Jo Ann Di Maggio May! She fills us in on ways we can utilize their great services, and SO MUCH MORE