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Airline Care Clinic Offers Affordable Department of Transportation Physicals

19 hours 8 minutes ago
EAST ALTON - A local nurse practitioner is offering Department of Transportation physicals at an affordable rate. Betsy Dykeman, who owns Airline Care Clinic, is happy to provide $100 DOT physicals. Airline Care Clinic is located inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic at 33 East Airline Drive in East Alton. Dykeman noted that DOT physicals can be intensive, but she takes pride in expediting them as much as possible and making sure truck drivers have the paperwork they need to get back on the

Seasonal Optimism Can Lift Your Mood — and Distort Your Plans

19 hours 8 minutes ago
A lot of people swear their mood “just lifts” at certain points in the calendar—even when nothing big has changed in their life, their job, or their relationships. Suddenly, plans feel easier. Goals feel possible. The future looks a little brighter. That shift has a name in everyday life: seasonal optimism. Seasonal optimism is the boost in hope and motivation that many people feel during particular times of year. It can be real and helpful. It can also be misleading, pushing

US Senate, House pass dueling Homeland Security bills, keeping department unfunded

19 hours 12 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — The two chambers of Congress, both controlled by Republicans, were at odds Friday over how to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging the shutdown that began in mid-February.  The Senate voted before dawn to approve a funding bill that would have reopened every agency within the department impacted by the funding lapse. […]
Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa

L&C Spring Career Fair Supports Students and Public Job Searches

19 hours 39 minutes ago
LC to Welcome Employers, Job Seekers to 2026 Spring Career Fair GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College invites both students and members of the public to the 2026 Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, April 8. Those seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment are encouraged to bring their resumé and take advantage of the opportunity to interact with about 40 area employers that have positions to fill. This year’s Spring Career Fair will be held from 9:30

Glen Carbon Eyes Park Improvements With 2026 PEP Grant Application

19 hours 39 minutes ago
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon officials have several park improvement projects planned pending approval of nearly $150,000 in grant funds. Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on March 24, 2026 to apply for $149,903.62 in grant funding under the annual Park Enhancement Program (PEP) from Madison County. The village plans to use these funds for improvement projects at four key recreational sites, including Miner Park, Schon Park, Green Space North, and Village Hall Park, as well as

Two From Wood River Face Felony Domestic Battery Charges

19 hours 39 minutes ago
WOOD RIVER – Two Wood River residents have been charged with domestic battery in separate felony cases. Terry L. Baine Jr., 42, of Wood River, was charged on March 11, 2026 with one count each of aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (a Class A misdemeanor). On March 10, 2026, Baine allegedly knowingly committed an act of domestic battery against a family or household member, causing the victim bodily harm without legal justification. The victim reported