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The nonprofit, which will launch its tuition-free courses locally this summer, plans to train about 100 to 150 individuals annually for technology careers.

Local politicians across the political spectrum are trying to force websites to moderate their content in a manner the politicians want. Some (mainly Democrats) are trying to push for companies to remove more content. Some (mainly Republicans) are pushing companies to stop removing certain kinds of content. In both cases, trying to force specific editorial […]

This Tennessee representative married a college undergraduate when he was 45.

EDWARDSVILLE — Watershed Nature Center announced the lineup for their Earth Day celebration event to take place on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Festivities begin at 8 a.m. with the BJC HealthCare Run Wild! 5k & Fun Run followed by the Native Plant Sale and Pollinator Discovery Day activities at 10 a.m. The last day to register and receive an event t-shirt is Saturday, April 9th. However, registration will remain open until April 23rd. Participants can pick up their registration packets from 7:30- 8:30 a.m. on the morning of the event. The BJC HealthCare Run Wild! 5k & Fun Run consists of three separate opportunities: a 5k through the Watershed and Madison County Transit trails, a virtual 5k, and a 1-mile fun run. The price of registration varies among the Run Wild! opportunities and includes several products and services provided by local businesses on the day of the event and cash or certificate prizes for the winners. “We are thrilled to be Edwardsville's home

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The popular exhibit opened fully on Friday and runs through Oct. 31.

Today on TAP: Comparing the Senate’s decorous treatment of Thurgood Marshall with the Republican inquisition of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Statistics don’t have faces.   While statistics about the number of homeless veterans in the United States are staggering, they do not show the people

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Anderson Hospital Foundation recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors: Jason Geminn, Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., Chief Financial Officer Joseph Newman, Newman Carriers, Inc., President Nancy LeVault, Anderson Auxiliary, President Jason Geminn is an SIUE alumnus and joined Prairie Farms in 2010. In 2015 he was promoted to Chief Financial Officer where he now oversees the company’s Finance, Risk Management, and IT functions. Geminn has served on various Company boards and also previously served on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Accounting Advisory Board. Joe Newman is a lifelong resident of Edwardsville. His transport company, Newman Carriers, Inc., has 2 main terminals in Fairmont City, IL and Kankakee, IL, operating in 48 states, Canada and Mexico. He currently serves on several other boards including the executive board of the Illinois Trucking Association and Busey Bank Advisory Board. Nancy LeVault is the

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The Center Square – There’s an agreement on a state budget to spend the most taxpayer money in Illinois history, and the $45.6 billion plan includes temporary tax cuts, Democratic leaders said late Thursday. Republicans sought permanent tax relief. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, and House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, announced Thursday evening they will pass a $45.6 billion spending plan just in time for the Friday adjournment date. Pritzker said there will be tax relief in the form of an extension of the earned income tax credit, a property tax rebate of up to $300 per household, an income tax rebate, and a freeze of the 1% grocery tax. There’ll also be a freeze of the looming 2 to 3 cent gas tax increase that’s set to kick in on July 1. The grocery and gas tax cuts will be temporary. “On groceries, a full year,” Pritzker said. “On gas, again, six months up to Jan. 1, and then we’ll

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The weather patterns in the Midwest are always a rollercoaster.

Toto's landmark fourth studio album, the aptly titled Toto IV, was released 40 years ago today. The album yielded four top-40 singles, including the melodic rock band's two biggest hits,…

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Korra Elliott has tried to avoid seeing a doctor while waiting to get on Medicaid. She worries she can’t afford more bills without any insurance coverage. But in early March …

The Cardinals had a convincing win in Thursday's home opener, which included more than 46,000 fans packing into Busch Stadium. Our photographer captured the scene from the game.

WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A senior student is selected each month by members of EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. March’s winner is Julian Marshall. Julian is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with football, baseball, wrestling, and Academic Challenge. Julian has received honors for High Honor Roll, Renaissance, Silver Medallion, Illinois State Scholar and is a member of the National Honors Society. After graduation, Julian plans to attend SIUE and look to obtain a degree in Pharmacy. Congratulations Julian and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 86 years. To find out more information about Midwest

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Yesterday I casually mentioned that I didn't think the overproduction of PhDs was a big problem. This produced some pushback, including the familiar complaint that it dooms lots of PhD-havers to a life of penury as members of the huge pool of adjunct professors desperately hoping they'll eventually land a full-time tenure-track job. It's true ...continue reading "There is no glut of PhDs"