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Worker Wellness Blog

9 hours 36 minutes ago

by Dr. John Gaal As we near the end of the first month of 2026, this week’s edition of our Worker Wellness blog looks at how Philly is shifting strategies in their response to the everchanging opioids crisis; to how an explosion of sports betting venues and formats are negatively impacting people, families, workplaces, and […]

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Dede Hance

Rising Star: Noemi Abbati's Cultural Influence Inspires Other Students

9 hours 49 minutes ago
HIGHLAND - Noemi Abbati, an exchange student from Italy currently attending Highland High School, is making a notable impact on the student body this semester. According to Todd Strong, a social studies teacher at the school, Abbati’s openness in sharing her culture and perspectives is helping to break down stereotypes and labels among students. Strong nominated Abbati for a Rising Star honor. Abbati, who excels academically despite facing the challenges of studying unfamiliar subjects,

Legislators To Connect With Older Adults At SSP For AARP Sponsored Panel Discussion

9 hours 52 minutes ago
ALTON - Senior Services Plus, Inc. (SSP), located at 2603 N. Rodgers Avenue in Alton, will host a "Meet the Legislators" panel discussion on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Proudly sponsored by AARP Illinois, the event will feature District Director Brian Zilm from U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski's office, State Senator Erica Harriss, and State Representative Amy Elik. These legislators will discuss key topics and issues impacting the older adult community, followed b

Haine Announces Conviction for First-Degree Murder in Wood River Shooting

10 hours 10 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE — Austin L. Mullins, 22, of Alton pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, to first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Jacob “Jake” Wall, 23, of Wood River, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced. The shooting occurred on July 24, 2023, during a party in Wood River. The State's Attorney's Office said Mullins admitted to fatally shooting Wall in connection with the incident. Mullins entered the plea in Madison County Circuit Court before Judge

S. M. Wilson & Co. Promotes Jake Fenster to Pre-Construction Manager

10 hours 13 minutes ago

S. M. Wilson & Co. has promoted Jake Fenster from Senior Estimator to Pre-Construction Manager. In this role, he oversees project planning, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, subcontractor selection and acting as a liaison between clients, architects and engineers to control costs and define scope. Key duties include cost estimation, creating timelines, bid solicitation, risk […]

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Dede Hance

Man shot, killed in Soulard restaurant

10 hours 15 minutes ago
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are investing a fatal shooting that happened inside a Soulard restaurant Monday afternoon.
Kevin S. Held

Blood Donations Needed After Winter Storm Impacts Blood Drives

10 hours 31 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage as winter weather further impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Individuals who may be eligible are urged to give blood and platelets as soon as it is safe for them to travel to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. The national blood supply remains at critically low levels. The recent storm impacting half the U.S. population has canceled blood drives in nearly every state