WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School. Senior students are selected each month by members of the Civic Memorial faculty to represent each department. All students are awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. Two Seniors (1 female student and 1 male student) that were selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $500.00 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship eac
SPRINGFIELD – Southern Illinois University Medicine has launched a national search for its next dean, provost and CEO. The search will be conducted in partnership with Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm specializing in academic medicine and higher education leadership. Isaacson, Miller was selected after a competitive process for its depth of experience placing health care leaders, strong record with comparable roles and high-touch, tailored approach to executive recruitment.
SPRINGFIELD – Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has one. Invest in a young person’s future by contributing to their Bright Start 529 college savings account. “Every time you make a Bright Start contribution, that kid sees that you believe in them. That’s a powerful message to hear from a loved one – you know that they have what it takes to pursue higher education when they finish high school,”
ST. LOUIS — Home fires increase significantly during the holiday months, often sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations. The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis urges everyone to take simple steps to stay safe while celebrating – from keeping a close eye on what’s cooking to checking holiday lights and decorations for hazards. By taking precautions now, families can help prevent tragedies and enjoy a safer, happier holiday season. “One
Tens of thousands of Omahans have lead in their yards at levels that experts say is dangerous, especially for kids. Growing momentum to do more cleanup in what’s already the nation’s largest residential lead Superfund site now may stall.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. -- A Christmas giveaway event organized by Elks Lodge 23-72 provided groceries and other essentials to 113 families in Jefferson County on Saturday. Volunteers from the Elks Lodge 23-72 spent the day packing and distributing groceries, turkeys, cooking supplies, coats, and backpacks to families in need. The event was the result of [...]
O'FALLON, Mo. -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held an event at the St. Charles County Police Station in O'Fallon last night, bringing together over 50 officers from 18 departments for a saturation patrol aimed at deterring impaired drivers. The saturation patrol, a tactic where many officers flood a specific area, was organized to catch [...]
ST. LOUIS -- A blast of Arctic air has locked in across the region, bringing dangerous cold to start the week. Temperatures are near zero early Sunday, with wind chills ranging from 10 to 17 degrees below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through the morning. This afternoon, highs are expected to reach [...]
A fatal crash occurred in Montgomery County on Friday morning involving a 2015 Chevrolet pick-up truck and a 1998 Western Star conventional truck, resulting in the death of the pick-up truck driver and minor injuries to the big rig driver.
ST. LOUIS -- A person has died following a car crash involving two vehicles inthe 2700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard in Saint Louis. St. Louis Metropolitan Police responded to the scene shortly after 1:20 a.m. Police have not released any information regarding the cause of the crash or details about the deceased individual. [...]
CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law Friday that will allow terminally ill adults in Illinois to take life-ending medication prescribed by physicians.
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