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Orchid Show

21 minutes 48 seconds ago

On display at the ever-popular orchid show, the Missouri Botanical Garden’s vast orchid collection includes more than 6,000 individual plants representing almost 700 unique species, and approximately one in 10 […]

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Budzinski Leads Illinois House Democrats in Demanding HUD Strengthen Housing Protections

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SPRINGFIELD – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led 12 members of the Illinois Delegation in a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing their proposed rule to rescind the existing disparate impact regulation under the Fair Housing Act without replacing it. “For more than a decade, state and local governments, housing providers, and advocates have structured compliance, enforcement, and programmatic decisions around HUD’s disparate

HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Emma Clardy to Family & Internal Medicine Maryville  

1 hour 6 minutes ago
MARYVILLE, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group Family & Internal Medicine Maryville, 2401 S. Center St., Maryville, is pleased to announce Emma Clardy, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician, is accepting new patients. Dr. Clardy brings a commitment to high-quality, accessible care for individuals and families in the Maryville area. Dr. Clardy provides patient-centered care for all ages, focusing on preventive health, women’s wellness and continuity of care. She believes i

Hernia vs. Sports Hernia: Understanding Hernias and Their Impact on Athletes

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When watching a basketball game on television, you may hear coaches and announcers say the star player is missing time with a hernia. A sports hernia is different than a hernia suffered in everyday life, says Raman Kumar, MD, a colorectal surgeon and general surgeon at OSF HealthCare. But each should be taken seriously. Hernia Dr. Kumar says a hernia is when an internal organ or piece of fat goes through a hole in the abdominal wall. The most common type – around 80% – is an inguin

Wanted By The FBI: Fraud Scheme Allegedly Exploited Thousands Of Cattle Investors

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ST. LOUIS - Five individuals were federally indicted this week for their roles in an alleged $220 million nationwide fraud scheme involving purported cattle purchase contracts, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould. Those indicted by a Fort Worth federal grand jury on February 11, 2026, were: Jed Wood of Fort Worth, Texas, charged with three counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and one count

U.S. Military Leaders Agree with Duckworth: Expanding TRICARE Coverage of IVF Would Benefit Servicemembers and Strengthen Military

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today secured support from senior enlisted leaders of the Department of Defense (DoD) that in-vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage for servicemembers and their families, which is currently available only in very limited circumstances, would strengthen our military and benefit our troops. This comes after Donald Trump—who promised to make IVF free for all Americans—did nothing to stop Speaker Mike Johnson

Dr. Nick Berkenbile Joins Chapel and Keller Dentistry 

1 hour 6 minutes ago
ALTON — Chapel and Keller Dentistry has announced that Dr. Nick Berkenbile, D.M.D., is joining their practice in February 2026. Dr. Berkenbile was born in Alton, and raised in Edwardsville. He is a 2016 graduate of Marquette Catholic High School. He completed his undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicin

Community Rallies to Support Injured Healthcare Worker

1 hour 6 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - A fundraiser organized by Morgan Stewart is seeking financial support for Ashley Gingery, a healthcare worker and mother of four who, according to the fundraiser, is facing mounting medical needs and bills after a work-related injury and an assault by a patient. The fundraiser, titled “Supporting Ashley Gingery During an Unimaginable Time,” says Gingery has worked in health care for 11 years and has faced “more challenges than anyone ever should” over the

Lane Closures Begin at I-270 and Illinois 111 Interchange

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PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures are scheduled at the Interstate 270/Illinois 111 interchange in Madison County beginning, weather permitting, at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, for guardrail repairs. On Illinois 111 , the outside lanes at the new I-270/Illinois 111 interchange will be closed. One lane will remain open to traffic through the work zone. The work on Illinois 111 is expected to be completed by the end of the week,

Grade Level Champions Emerge in East St. Louis Spelling Bee

1 hour 6 minutes ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 recognized a slate of grade-level champions from its District Spelling Bee, praising students for their “dedication, preparation, and courage to take the stage” this week. The district announced the winners in a message that celebrated “academic excellence across our schools” and listed champions in three divisions: 3rd and 4th grade, 5th and 6th grade, and 7th and 8th grade. “We are incredibly proud

Collinsville's Leah Davis Earns Illinois State Education Award

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COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 announces Dorris Intermediate School Assistant Principal Leah Davis was honored by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) through their Those Who Excel/Teacher of the Year program. The recognition was announced by ISBE on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Davis is being honored with the Award of Meritorious Service in the School Administrator category. The Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards recognize individuals making

Residents and Visitors Invited to Explore America's Roots With Illinois America 250's Keepsake Passport to Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois communities prepare to celebrate the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, the Illinois America 250 Commission today unveiled the first ever Passport to Illinois, inviting residents and visitors alike to explore the powerful places, people and events in Illinois that have shaped the nation’s history. The limited-edition keepsake Passport to Illinois uplifts undertold stories of people and places that have contributed to making good on the ideals

Difference Maker: Edwardsville Student Grace Capron Leads Months-Long Blood Cancer Fundraiser

1 hour 16 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School junior Grace Capron is taking on a months-long fundraising and advocacy campaign to support Blood Cancer United, a group formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, through a student leadership program she joined last April 2025. Capron is participating in Student Visionaries, which she described as “a philanthropic leadership program through Blood Cancer United.” While the official campaign runs seven weeks, she said the work started

Valentine's Day Special: Villa Rose Senior Living Community Hosts Senior Prom for Residents, Crowns King and Queen

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BETHALTO - Residents at Villa Rose Senior Living Community in Bethalto enjoyed a Valentine’s Day-themed senior prom. On Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, staff members dressed in suits and prom dresses and residents danced to music by Chuck Cannon. The fourth annual senior prom was a reminder to all that there’s “magic” in the Villa Rose “family,” said Executive Director Cindy Cannon. “We just want to keep them engaged. We want them to act like young kids,”