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Over the last decade, social media has become an important tool for connecting with loved ones, keeping busy, and staying informed on local and world events, with social media usage increasing even more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Simultaneously, it is having a negative impact on the mental health of people across the country, causing an increase in anxiety and depression for many. Studies around the world have shown the impact of social media on mental health, which brings along with it an increase in anxiety and depression. “Right now, there are so many people who spend an inordinate amount of time on social media just because some people are stuck at home and kids are not going into schools. I think, in general, mental health can depend on what you are consuming on social media,” explains Marybeth Evans, an OSF HealthCare licensed clinical social worker. Evans warns to proceed with caution when scrolling through social media. Many people tend to highlight only th

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Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone

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EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Center for STEM Research, Education, and Outreach is inspiring area middle and high school students to see themselves as scientists, to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and innovators, by presenting them with opportunities to engage in authentic scientific research. The STEM Center, along with the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Environmental Sciences, the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior’s Department of Applied Health, the East St. Louis Center’s (ESLC) Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Collinsville High School program and a colleague from the University of Southern Maine’s Public Health Program, engaged with students during hands-on learning sessions held in June and July. “Through these programs, we aimed to support student interest in science by engaging them in authentic science experiences,” said Carol Colaninno, PhD, research associate

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EDWARDSVILLE - McKenna Vereeke, the Miss Illinois Runner-Up from Edwardsville, and a University of Illinois-Springfield student, released photos and information about her competition in earlier July this week. McKenna is an Edwardsville High School graduate. “After winning the title of Miss River Valley in 2021, I have been anxiously awaiting Miss Illinois Week,” she said. “I competed in Private Interview, Red Carpet, On Stage Interview, and Talent phases of competition. These past few months I’ve put in blood, sweat, and tears into preparing for this week. I am so proud to say that my hard work paid off. Not only did I receive the Preliminary On Stage Interview Award, but at 20 years old, my first time at state as a Miss candidate, I made first runner-up to Miss Illinois 2022, and received $3,500 in scholarships. “I am so proud of myself for this achievement! I am so thankful for those who helped me on my journey there, and for the friends, I made

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Trains are still running on a 20-minute schedule, and riders may experience 10- to 15-minute delays due to speed restrictions on some parts of the track.

PEORIA - Summer is a time when people are typically thinking about fun in the sun and less about guarding themselves against diseases that typically come in the wintertime. However, there is at least one common illness that people can contract any time of year: pneumonia. That’s why area doctors are encouraging older adults to protect themselves from the malady now. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year about 900,000 Americans get pneumonia, a lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Dr. Brian Curtis is an OSF HealthCare physician in Peoria, Illinois. He says the best way to prevent the disease is by getting vaccinated, and for certain populations, not getting vaccinated comes with major risks. “It could cause you to be admitted to the hospital. And at times when that happens, the pneumococcal bacteria gets into your bloodstream and you develop what we call sepsis, and people have been admitted to the ICU, placed on th

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The Illinois Lottery listed the jackpot prize as “currently pending.”

Mopping up the post-flood mud and muck is easy. Making repairs and replacing equipment — that's going to be harder.

Founded in 2002, the award-winning Ferguson Farmers’ Market is now celebrating its 21st delicious season. This Saturday morning tradition brings you fresh fruits and veggies,

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A 62-year-old Missouri man is facing multiple charges and could face federal charges following an incident involving an airplane being shot at.

In 1990, Liberian rebel leader Charles Taylor led his army against the government. The casualties were mostly civilian. Approximately 200,000 people were killed. An even greater number were displaced.

Residents of Mary Terrace Avenue in East St. Louis, Ill. have been asked to evacuate immediately because of health concerns after recent flash flooding.

I've seen a number of people express astonishment about how we decide when recessions start. It turns out that the answer has nothing to do with two consecutive quarters of GDP decline and it never has. Rather, a group of gnomes who work for the National Bureau of Economic Research stir a bunch of stuff ...continue reading "Are we in a recession or not? You can decide for yourself!"

Atlas 46 has found success by emphasizing speed, quality and innovation.

Parts of this city are vulnerable to flooding.

Benjamin Oglesby’s farm, located on park property, is where Oglesby and his wife, Martha, raised their family.

Internal documents explain why oil and gas interests would benefit from a key Indigenous declaration being ‘defeated.’