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Senators Plummer and Harriss to host End of Session Town Hall

4 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE — State Senators Jason Plummer and Erica Harriss will host an End of Session Town Hall on Tuesday, June 24, to discuss legislation passed during the recent Spring Session. The event is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Edwardsville Gun Club, located at 4104 Staunton Road in Edwardsville. Plummer represents the Edwardsville area, while Harriss serves the Glen Carbon district. The town hall aims to provide constituents with an overview of key measures enacted by the state legislature and offer an opportunity for public engagement. For more information, contact Amanda at 217-782-0956.

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Residents Urged to Verify Solicitors After O'Fallon Permits Increase

4 months 2 weeks ago
O'FALLON - The O'Fallon Police Department has issued 83 solicitor permits to individuals representing 24 different companies amid an increase in business activity following recent spring storms. The permits are intended to regulate solicitors operating in the area. Solicitors must comply with specific requirements set by the department. Residents who encounter solicitors not adhering to these rules are encouraged to contact the O'Fallon Police Department at 618-624-4545 ext. 1. Officials emphasize that a solicitor permit from the O'Fallon Police Department does not constitute an endorsement of the company by the city. Residents are advised to conduct their own research before entering into any agreements with solicitors.

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Concerts, Camps, Markets, and More — Here Is Your Weekend Go Guide

4 months 2 weeks ago
From high-energy concerts and family-friendly summer camps to one-of-a-kind markets and vibrant community festivals, the upcoming events promise something for everyone to enjoy throughout the region. For a complete listing of all the exciting happenings, visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ and start planning your next adventure today! Featured GGCA Summer Camp invites children ages 3 to 12 to embark on an unforgettable adventure this summer at Greater Glory Christian Academy. The 2025 Summer Camp theme is "Bible Explorer: Trek through Truth!" and promises a fun-filled experience with outdoor and water games, crafts, weekly field trips to nearby attractions and the NCG Cinema in Alton, along with daily hot meals. Running from June 2nd to July 25th, the camp operates weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with before and aftercare available. The cost is $90 per student per week, and CHASI is accepted. Spaces are limited, so interested parents are encouraged to call (618) 468-1068

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GOP senators warn mega-bill’s new Medicaid cuts will hurt rural hospitals

4 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republican leaders expressed confidence Tuesday they’ll be able to tamp down opposition to various elements of the party’s “big, beautiful bill” in time to approve the measure before the Fourth of July, though they acknowledged there’s considerable work left to do.  GOP senators from across the political spectrum have debated the […]
Jennifer Shutt, Shauneen Miranda

Missouri Senate will hold hearing on MU Health, Anthem negotiations

4 months 2 weeks ago
A Missouri Senate committee will hold a public hearing at the end of the month focused on failed negotiations between MU Health Care and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield that has impacted the coverage of 90,000 people. The Missouri Senate Insurance and Banking Committee will convene for the hearing at 1 p.m. June 30. Senate […]
Jacob Richey

Surprise: Minnesota Killer Used Data Brokers To Target And Murder Politicians

4 months 2 weeks ago
For years we’ve noted how this country’s corrupt inability to protect consumer security, regulate data brokers, or pass even a baseline privacy law was going to have increasingly deadly consequences. Endless signs have been there; from stalkers abusing app and cell phone data to pursue their victims, to right wing extremists using data broker data […]
Karl Bode

No injuries reported in overnight Cahokia Heights house fire

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - No injuries were reported after an overnight house fire in Cahokia Heights Wednesday morning. The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m. on Mildred Avenue. Flames engulfed most of the house at the time of the fire. About a dozen firefighters from five different departments helped put the fire out. An [...]
Nick Gladney

Missouri’s health system among worst-performing in the country, report finds

4 months 2 weeks ago
Missouri has among the highest rates of antipsychotic drug use in nursing home residents, contributing to the state’s health care system ranking near the bottom nationally in a report released Wednesday.  The report, published by The Commonwealth Fund, a private foundation focused on health care issues, used data from 2023 to measure every state’s health […]
Clara Bates

One more day to watch for storms, big heat for the weekend

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - We had a high of 91 F on Tuesday. That’s the first time this year we’ve hit 90 F this year and the 17th latest first 90 F day ever for St. Louis. Thunderstorms will be to our west as many wake up early Wednesday morning. This energy should bring some scattered [...]
Angela Hutti