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Maplewood Ward 3 candidate Mary Killian shares ideas to help residents

3 years 3 months ago
Maplewood Ward 3 candidate Mary Killian has sent additional concerns of hers to be published. 1) I would like to see the city develop a central point, source or office where the citizens could find answers to questions or be directed to help. It could be manned by knowledgeable volunteers and overseen by a city […]
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Feeding Families, Spreading Kindness, and Strengthening Communities With Lasagna Love

3 years 3 months ago
ALTON - For those that know Joanne Adams, they will not be surprised that she is spearheading a new volunteer, grassroots initiative as the Regional Leader for Lasagna Love. Joanne just celebrated her one-year anniversary with the organization this past week and covers Northern Madison, Macoupin, Greene, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties. Combining her incredible skills in the kitchen and her heart for people, Joanne is leading the way to find both volunteer chefs and families who could use a comforting homemade meal. Joanne said, she "heard about Lasagna Love from a friend (Shelly Lohr) who thought it was a perfect fit!" As the 2019 Lovejoy Human Rights Award recipient, Joanne has been serving our community with a smile since she moved to Alton in 1997. Joanne delivered her first Meals on Wheels in the late 90s and found joy in helping others. She remembers driving around with a smile on her face the entire first day of delivering those first Meals on Wheels. She started the SAK, Serving

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ISP Announces Conviction and Sentencing Of Belleville Woman For Reckless Conduct Charge

3 years 3 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced the conviction and sentencing of licensed practical nurse Christy McCall, 45, of Belleville, for Reckless Conduct for failure to administer life-saving measures to a resident living in Collinsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. On March 14, 2022, McCall pled guilty to an amended charge of Reckless Conduct (Class A Misdemeanor) in Madison County. McCall’s original charges of Criminal Neglect of a Long Term Care Facility Resident Resulting in Death and Criminal Neglect of a Long Term Care Facility Resident Resulting in Injury were vacated as terms of the guilty plea. McCall was sentenced to 12 months of probation with fines and fees in the amount of $1,039. On August 1, 2017, the administrator of Collinsville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center notified the Illinois State Police Medicaid Fraud Control Bureau of an allegation that licensed practical nurse Christy McCall had neglected to provide proper car

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