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Daily Deal: 5-in-1 MagSafe Wireless & Wired Charging Station

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Simplify your daily charging experience and replace most of the chargers and cables on your desktop. The 5-in-1 Wireless & Wired Charging Station is a compact and powerful charging station to charge all your favorite gadgets at the same time, and can also double as a bedside lamp with 3 brightness levels. Having 3 wireless […]
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Missouri Supreme Court hears redistricting arguments

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in multiple legal challenges surrounding the state’s revised congressional district map, as supporters of the plan argued the map was lawfully enacted and should remain in place for the 2026…
By Kyla Asbury | Legal Newsline

Duckworth Secures Commitment from Army Secretary on More Communication, Less Confusion for Rock Island Arsenal Staff

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today secured a commitment from U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll for more advance warning and communication going forward for any additional workforce changes at Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) in her home state of Illinois. During today’s U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Duckworth highlighted the chaos and confusion experienced earlier this year when as many as 155 RIA employees were originally

Burn 'n' Learn Event Gives Students Hands-On Introduction to Firefighting and STEM

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GODFREY – Students from Wolf Ridge Education Center in Bunker Hill recently participated in a hands-on Burn N Learn: Firefighting & STEM Day coordinated through a partnership between Lewis and Clark Community College and the Illinois Regional Office of Education #40. LC Fire Science Coordinator Ed Burnley collaborated with ROE 40 Director of STEM Initiatives Kelly Remijan to organize the April event with support from Bunker Hill Fire Protection District Firefighter Boe Yeager, Edwardsville

Illinois Fallen Firefighter Remembered and Firefighters Honored for Distinguished Service to their Communities

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Fire Marshal Michele L. Pankow and members from the Illinois Fire Service gathered today to honor and remember a fallen Chicago Fire Department Captain and recognize those who went above and beyond their duties at the 33rd Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. “It is my honor to recognize our state’s courageous firefighters and the sacrifices they make every day to protect their fellow Illinoisans,” said Governor JB

Gov. Pritzker Urges Trump Administration to Approve Broadband Expansion Plan

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker urged U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to promptly approve Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal, which would deliver $1.04 billion in federal funding to expand broadband access to more than 383,000 Illinois residents, the vast majority living in rural communities. Illinois and California are the only two states awaiting approval. “Service providers are ready to get shovels in the ground

American Water Charitable Foundation Awards $17,850 Grant to Support Waterschool

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EAST ALTON – The Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation has been awarded a $17,850 Water and Environment grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation to support Waterschool Summer Programs at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC). The grant will help NGRREC provide 27 free youth program days from May through August 2026, reaching approximately 130 students from Illinois American Water communities in the Metro East and Mississippi River confluence

New Student Loan Repayment Program Offered For IDOT Engineers

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SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to address a nationwide shortage of people entering the profession and attract young talent, the Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a hiring initiative that will pay $15,000 of eligible student loan debt annually for up to 50 new civil engineers who graduated from Illinois schools. Payments will be capped at a total of $60,000 and begin once the engineer has worked at IDOT at least four years. “Engineers at IDOT make a positive

BJ's Printables Female Athletes Of The Month: MELHS Girls Track and Field Squad Shines In Conference Meet

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GLEN CARBON - Metro East Lutheran's track and field girls posted 69 points as a team in the recent Gateway Conference Meet at Father McGivney Catholic. McGivney won the girls' meet with 181 points, followed by Althoff Catholic (120) and Marquette with 98 points. Maryville Christian had 19 points behind MELHS, and Christ Our Rock had 1 point in the girls' meet. The MELHS track and field girls are BJ's Printables Female Athletes of the Month. Zoe Gray of MELHS was eighth in the 100 meters (14.28).

Trinity Fest to Fundraise With 12 Hours of Live Local Music

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ALTON - The ninth annual Trinity Fest promises 12 hours of music and a new after-hours experience. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the organization Trinity’s Way will host Trinity Fest at Milton Schoolhouse in Alton. Local bands will play music from noon to midnight. Twenty spots are also available for those who would like to spend the night at Milton Schoolhouse and enjoy an after-hours haunted tour. Chris, one of the organizers, is eager to welcome the community for a fun day. “I

Illinois Lottery Player Has Magic Millionaire-Club Scratch-Off Moment

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CHICAGO — A quick stop at a local retailer turned into a million-dollar moment for Jerry of Island Lake, Illinois. Jerry won the $1,000,000 grand prize playing the Illinois Lottery’s Millionaire Club scratch-off ticket. “I initially bought a different $50 ticket, but that one didn’t hit,” said Jerry. “So I grabbed another one—it was the last in that batch.” The winning ticket was purchased at Kelley’s Market, located at 3401 South River

Troy Workshop to Boost Presentation, Networking and Facilitation Skills

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TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host their first workshop to help people boost their presentation, networking, and facilitation skills. Titled “Business Builder Series: Presenting, Networking and Leading with Impact Workshop,” The event is planned for 8:30–10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Tri-Township Public Library. Community members are invited to learn from six subject experts in an interactive workshop that is designed to boost