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Greene County Health Department's Administrator Molly Peters Appointed Co-Chair of Illinois SHA/SHIP Partnership 

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CARROLLTON — The Greene County Health Department is proud to announce that Molly Peters, their Public Health Administrator, has been appointed by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Sameer Vohra MD, JD, MA as Co-Chair of the SHA/SHIP Partnership—the statewide team guiding the development and implementation of Illinois’s five-year statewide public health blueprint under the “Healthy Illinois 2028” initiative. In her role, Ms. Peters will help steer

St. Luke’s Internal Medicine can help with joint pain

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SPONSORED – Dr. Amaad Rana, MD, board-certified rheumatologist at St. Luke`s Hospital-Winghaven chats with Brittany about joint pain. Learn how a person can discover if their joint pain is just normal aging or a sign of something more serious that requires a specialist's attention. Dr. Rana also shares the latest advancements in treatments for rheumatic [...]
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City Lifestyle Magazine is all about an attitude of gratitude

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ST.LOUIS –  The holidays can be hectic, and reminding ourselves that we have a lot to be grateful for can help ease the stress. City Lifestyle Magazine’s holiday edition can help ease the stress of gift giving with fabulous ideas from local businesses. From pop up bars to toys to diamonds, local shops have all [...]
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When will the snow melt in St. Louis?

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The St. Louis region welcomed the month of December with two measurable snow events within the past week. Beyond the harsh, cold temperatures, we can look forward to some days ahead nearing the 40-degree mark.
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MUNY 2026 season offer some of Best Classics, 2 Dazzlng Debuts

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  New season tickets are on sale now for a 2026 lineup that includes Hairspray, Shrek The Musical, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Disney’s Newsies, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, Meet Me in St. Louis and Something Rotten! ST. LOUIS (Dec. 1, 2025) — The Muny, the recipient of the […]

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East Saint Louis Police Department Adds Six New Officers

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EAST SAINT LOUIS — The East Saint Louis Police Department welcomed six new police officers on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, marking a significant step in bolstering the city’s law enforcement team. The recruits will begin a 16-week training program at the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy, followed by a period of field training. The department emphasized that this marks the start of their careers in serving the City of Champions. The East Saint Louis Police Department encouraged

Plan to Protect Health and Property in Greene County Ready for Public Review

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CARROLLTON – The Greene County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, outlining projects and activities to reduce damages caused by severe weather and other natural hazards, will be available for public review and comment starting Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. A public forum will be held at the Greene County Health Department, 310 5th Street in Carrollton, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Individuals can come and review the Plan at any time during the forum. Those unable to attend can

Southwestern Students Explore Teaching Careers at SIUE Event

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PIASA — A group of education pathway students from Southwestern High School spent Tuesday exploring the teaching profession during Future Teacher Day at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). The event, held Nov. 18, 2025, gathered aspiring educators from across the region for a day of inspiration, hands-on learning, and professional development. The day began with a keynote address by Dr. Victor Gomez, Illinois Teacher of the Year, who shared his personal journey and encouraged

Public Invited to Attend The Hayner Public Library District's Genealogy & Local History Library Holiday Open House

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District’s Genealogy & Local History Library will be transformed into a Victorian-inspired holiday wonderland when the library hosts its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “This is always a fantastic event,” said Executive Director Mary Cordes. “The Genealogy and Local History Library is one of the most beautiful buildings in our District (which covers Alton, Godfrey, and Foster Township), and

Gov. Pritzker Unveils Illinois' Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary

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CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel on Lake Michigan to announce a series of statewide initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the nation’s birth in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration will take place across the country in 2026, culminating on July 4. “The story of Illinois has always been the story

DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative to Combat the Synthetic Drug Crisis 

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ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for fentanyl. Through intensified enforcement operations and heightened intelligence, DEA is applying unprecedented pressure on the global fentanyl supply chain, forcing narco-terrorists, like the

Duckworth Demands All Air Traffic Controllers Who Worked Without Pay During Republican Shutdown, Not Only Trump's Favorites, Receive $10,000 Bonuses

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Trump Administration cruelly provided only four percent of the air traffic controller (ATC) and technician workforce with $10,000 bonuses, despite all of them working without pay during the Republican-led government shutdown, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation—demanded U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy award those bonuses to every single ATC and technician. In