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Raoul Secures Second Court Order Blocking Federal Government's Demands For SNAP Applicants, Recipients' Personal Data

16 minutes 17 seconds ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that once again recognized that the federal government cannot demand states turn over personal and sensitive information on millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants and recipients without protections for the data. SNAP is a state-administered, federally funded program that provides billions of dollars in food assistance

Caritas Family Solutions Launches Office of Community Connection Program

19 minutes 53 seconds ago
BELLEVILLE - Caritas Family Solutions is expanding its mission to help children and families across the region thrive with the launch of its new Office of Community Connection (OCC) program. This initiative focuses on prevention and connects families with critical resources and support services before challenges become emergencies. The OCC program offers short-term, voluntary assistance to families experiencing hardship who do not require formal child welfare intervention. Through this

AI Bros Wanted Trump. Now They Learn What Happens When You Tell Him No.

25 minutes 22 seconds ago
Last year, in Fascism For First Time Founders, I warned the tech industry what happens when you cozy up to authoritarians. As I wrote then: Innovation requires trust. Not just between individuals, but institutional trust. People need to believe that contracts will be enforced, that property rights will be protected, that the rules won’t change […]
Mike Masnick

HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Shiloh Expands Women's Health Care with New Provider

25 minutes 32 seconds ago
SHILOH – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to announce Kate Renner, MD, FACOG, MSCP, is now welcoming new patients at HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine - Shiloh, 1116 Hartman Lane, in Shiloh. She is a board-certified gynecologist with extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Renner has been recognized for her patient-centered approach and ranking in the top 5% for patient satisfaction, as well as her leadership experience in prior roles. She has additional certification as

Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher Incident Triggers Wood River Nursing Home Evacuation

44 minutes 8 seconds ago
WOOD RIVER - A call to the Wood River Fire Department that initially appeared to be a potentially serious incident at a Wood River nursing home ended without a fire after a dry chemical fire extinguisher was accidentally discharged, prompting an evacuation and medical evaluations, according to the Wood River Fire Department. Wood River Fire Chief Wade Stahlhut said the call came in from BRIA of Wood River, 393 Edwardsville Road, on Monday morning, March 1, 2026. He said fire crews arrived to fin

Beermaster Tour

46 minutes 8 seconds ago

Are you Budweiser’s biggest fan? Then, this is the brewery tour for you! The Beermaster Tour offers an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting exclusive […]

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Rachel Huffman

Day Fresh Tour

46 minutes 8 seconds ago

The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]

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Rachel Huffman

Bethalto Teacher Named Illinois's Southern Regional Teacher of the Year

1 hour 45 minutes ago
BETHALTO - A local teacher has been named Illinois’s Southern Regional Teacher of the Year and a finalist for the Illinois State Board of Education’s 2026 Teacher of the Year award. Angie Neilson, an educator at Civic Memorial High School in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8, says it’s “humbling and shocking” to be recognized. As she waits to learn if she has received the Teacher of the Year honor, she is focused on continuing her work and helping

Top Police Fundraiser Across State: O'Fallon PD Raises More Than $33,000 For Special Olympics

2 hours 10 minutes ago
O'FALLON, IL. - Members of the O’Fallon Police Department and community participants took part Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in a long-running fundraising plunge for Special Olympics Illinois athletes, raising more than $33,000 in the process. The O'Fallon Police said the team’s total made it the top police fundraiser “in the region and the state.” The event continued “a long tradition of taking the plunge for Special Olympics Illinois athletes,”

Lane Closures on Illinois 159 in St. Clair County Begin March 9, 2026

2 hours 15 minutes ago
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs on northbound and southbound Illinois 159 between Washington Street and the junction of Illinois 13/Illinois158 in St. Clair County will require intermittent lane closures beginning Monday, March 9, weather permitting. All lanes will remain open in both directions on weekdays from 6 to 9 a.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. The project is expected to be completed this summer. Motorists should expect

Boost The Blood Supply: Red Cross Offers Free A1C Testing As 1 In 5 Donors Have Levels In Prediabetic or Diabetic Range

2 hours 23 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross urges donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe blood shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets in March. As a thank-you for helping save lives, successful donations will receive free A1C testing , commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, in March (one result per calendar year). New Red Cross data reveals 1 in 5 blood donors have elevated A1C levels — a sign that