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Daily Deal: ExamsDigest for CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft & More

20 hours 9 minutes ago
ExamsDigest isn’t just another study tool—it’s your ultimate certification training partner. With over 3,000 exam simulators and more than 50,000 practice questions across 70+ learning paths, this platform is designed to help you train the way you’ll be tested. Whether you’re diving into IT for the first time or leveling up in cloud, cybersecurity, networking, […]
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Bill Hardwick (2026)

20 hours 12 minutes ago
For years, the Missouri Senate has been ground zero for some of the fiercest battles – often driven by personal animosity between legislators. For state Rep. Bill Hardwick, being able to bring consensus to difficult policy fights is a big reason why he says Republican voters in Missouri’s 16th Senate District should choose him on Aug. 4. “I can just really drill down and analyze these subjects in detail, really complex, really abstract problems,” Hardwick said on the “Politically Speaking” podcast. “I can deal with people, help them solve problems, and try to apply these ethereal concepts to real people's lives. That's my kind of draw to politics.”

Two Edwardsville Students Grew as Leaders at Illinois FFA Camp

20 hours 30 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Illinois FFA Leadership Camp gave two Edwardsville High School students the opportunity last week to strengthen their leadership skills, build friendships and step outside their comfort zones during a three-day experience centered on teamwork and personal growth. The camp brought together members of the National FFA Organization from across Illinois for activities designed to develop communication, leadership and teamwork. Founded in 1928, the National FFA Organization,

Smoke from 30+ wildfires moves toward Midwest this week

20 hours 40 minutes ago
Hazy skies could make a return to the Midwest this week as smoke from major wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest drifts eastward. More than 30 large wildfires are burning across Oregon and Washington, scorching nearly 1 million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Kimberly Young

Missouri’s shift to phonics-based reading instruction worries some teachers

20 hours 48 minutes ago
It is no secret that Missouri struggles to achieve proficiency in reading. In 2024, 42% of Missouri’s fourth grade students scored below basic, meaning they did not meet the lowest performance standard of the National Assessment of Educational Progress, according to the Nation’s Report Card. To combat the low scores, recent literacy mandates require evidence-based […]
Hannah Race

Illinois Native Might Become Catholic Saint, Community Invited to Beatification in St. Louis

20 hours 50 minutes ago
SAINT LOUIS - An Illinois native is in the process of becoming a saint in the Catholic Church, and the community is invited to celebrate this canonization. On Sept. 24, 2026, at The Dome in St. Louis, the church will mark the official beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. There will be several other events, Masses, and activities tied to the beatification in the days leading up to it. Steve Mattern, Senior Vice President for Mission Services with OSF Healthcare, noted that this is especiall

Rising Stars: Bethalto Sisters Turn Bracelets Into Food For Blessing Boxes

21 hours 1 minute ago
BETAHALTO - Two young sisters in Bethalto spent part of July 2026 turning handmade bracelets into groceries for local blessing boxes, stocking food at several sites and planning to do more as supplies run low. Rainah Deardeuff, 7, and Rylah Deardeuff, 3, sold handcrafted bracelets for $3 and also received donations for charities on July 25, 2026, at their home and in Bethalto, Illinois. Using the money they raised, the girls bought groceries for blessing boxes in the community. The blessing

Trump urges US Senate to hold off on August recess until SAVE America Act passes

21 hours 7 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday called on the U.S. Senate to cancel its five-week August break, keeping lawmakers in session to advance several of his priorities, despite not having the votes. Trump wrote in a social media post that he wanted Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to keep the chamber open, preventing […]
Jennifer Shutt

Harriss, Schmidt, Bills Signed Into Law on Transparency and Veterans' License Plates

21 hours 22 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Two bipartisan measures sponsored by State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Kevin Schmidt (114th-Millstadt) were signed into law Friday, improving government transparency and expanding recognition for Illinois veterans. House Bill 2137 requires local governments, counties, and municipalities that already maintain a public website to post information directing residents to where audit reports and financial statements can be accessed through

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Illinois Lottery Veterans' Cash Grants Recipients

21 hours 23 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital services to veterans and their families across Illinois for the first quarter of FY27. The grants are part of the Veterans’ Cash Grants program, which aims to address critical issues facing veterans, including homelessness, post-traumatic stress treatment, behavioral health treatment, and workforce development. The grants are funded