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Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month: Bradley Tueth Takes Third at Adidas Nationals Elite

15 hours 37 minutes ago
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bradley Tueth placed third in the 400-meter dash at Adidas Nationals Elite, finishing in a personal-best 48.33 in one of the top times in the area’s history. Competing at the national meet in Greensboro, N.C., Tueth lowered his previous personal best of 48.80, which he ran while placing third at the IHSA Class 2A State Track and Field Championships in Charleston. Tueth is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for his efforts in Greensboro, N.C. Eddy Mike Pierre

Gillespie To Host Community Blood Drive With ImpactLife Monday, July 6

15 hours 43 minutes ago
GILLESPIE - Gillespie will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, July 6 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym. What: Gillespie Community Blood Drive When: Monday, July 6, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Gillespie Methodist Church Gym, 900 Broadway, Gillespie, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org

Why Summer Can Make People Feel More Energized

16 hours 9 minutes ago
A longer day can change your brain before you even notice it. That burst of motivation people often feel in summer is not just a mood or a cultural habit. It has real roots in light, sleep, movement, social life, and biology. People may wake up with more energy, feel more willing to go outside, or find it easier to stay active. Of course, not everyone feels their best in summer, and heat can also drain energy. Still, for many people, the season brings a clear lift. The reason is not one thing.

UPDATE: Rider Airlifted After Alton Rear-End Crash With SUV

16 hours 17 minutes ago
ALTON - On June 21, 2026, at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers with the Alton Police Department and personnel from the Alton Fire Department responded to a traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at Homer Adams Parkway and Buckmaster. According to preliminary information, a male operating a moped-style motorcycle rear-ended a Ford SUV that was stopped in traffic. A passenger was also riding on the motorcycle at the time of the crash. The passenger sustained minor injuries and

Why Sharing a Meal Helps People Connect

16 hours 21 minutes ago
A table full of food can turn strangers into a group in less than an hour. That change happens all the time. People who have little in common sit down, pass plates, ask for the salt, and start talking. A family argument softens over soup. New coworkers become less awkward at lunch. Neighbors who barely wave to each other end up sharing recipes over a fence. Food does more than fill people up. It creates a setting where connection feels easier and more natural. Food gives people a reason to

Operation Barbarossa and Galileo's Recantation Among Key Events Remembered on June 22

16 hours 59 minutes ago
On June 22, 1941, Nazi Germany launched Operation Barbarossa, the massive invasion of the Soviet Union during the Second World War. It was the largest land invasion in history, involving millions of soldiers across a vast front. At the time, the attack shattered an uneasy agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union and opened a brutal new phase of the war in Europe. It mattered immediately because it turned the conflict into an even wider and deadlier struggle. It still matters today because