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Why You Should Choose Concierge Medicine from St. Luke’s Hospital

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SPONSORED - Dr. Michael P. Schachter, Family Medicine, Primary Care Physician at St. Luke`s Concierge Medicine sits down with Brittany K to chat about concierge medicine. Find out what it is, how concierge medicine differs from a traditional primary care practice, some of the benefits it offers and whether or not it could be a [...]

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Landmark Legislation To Keep The Illinois Cannabis Market Safe And Growing

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CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members at Sway Dispensary to celebrate the passage of SB 3222, landmark legislation that prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp to minors and advances safety, equity, and oversight in the cannabis industry. Signed into law last month , SB 3222 provides commonsense regulations around intoxicating hemp products — including Delta-8, THC-P, and HHC — that had previously been sold outside Illinois' regulated

Shooting Victim Shakeela Martin Remembered

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FERGUSON, MO. - A local family is grieving after a beloved mother was shot and killed in Ferguson, Mo., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, after getting caught in crossfire at a BP gas station. The loved ones of 35-year-old Shakeela Martin, identified as the victim, are now turning to the community for help. Martin is a mother of five. Loved ones have asked the region for help with funeral costs and support for her children. According to a GoFundMe organized by Whittley Anderson , Martin had taken

Wieter Throws No-Hitter, Strikes Out Six, Alton Legion Falls To Aviston Express Post 1239 10-0

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AVISTON - Bryce Wieter struck out six en route to throwing a five-inning no-hitter as the Aviston Post 1239 Express totally shut down Alton Post 126, taking a 10-0 win over the Legionnaires in a District 22 American Legion baseball game played Tuesday night, June 30, 2026, at Aviston. Post 126's Senior Legion team is now 12-8 overall as the calendar turns to the Fourth of July weekend, with an important Fourth of July weekend tournament around the corner, and the District 22 playoffs coming

Feds encourage public housing authorities to impose work rules, time limits

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Dozens of public housing authorities, tribes, property owners and community groups have joined a new coalition organized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to promote work requirements and time limits for people who receive federal housing help. HUD is currently finalizing a rule that would allow public housing authorities and property owners who […]
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Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Independence Day Holiday Travel

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 2, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 5. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers

LC's YouthBuild Offers Young Adults a Second Chance Through Education, Construction Training and Community Service

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ALTON – For young adults who left high school before earning a diploma, Lewis and Clark Community College's YouthBuild program offers more than a path back to the classroom. It provides career training, leadership development and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community. Serving students ages 16 to 24, YouthBuild combines high school diploma instruction with hands-on construction training, paying students while they learn and preparing them for careers in the skilled trades.

ICC Offers Energy Efficiency Tips To Help Beat The Heat

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SPRINGFIELD – “Dangerously high heat and humidity is expected to continue across Illinois over the holiday weekend, and we have several weeks of summer remaining,” said Illinois Commerce Commission Chairman Doug Scott. “We want Illinoisans to stay cool and safe, without putting themselves at financial risk of being unable to afford their electric bills.” Consumers can keep their homes and businesses cool while lowering the energy impact of peak summertime electric

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Raoul Warns Residents To Be On The Lookout For Storm-Related Repair Scams After Record-Breaking Spring Storms

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CHICAGO – As communities across the state continue to clean up and rebuild after multiple rounds of damaging spring storms, Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned Illinois residents to be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners who may need repairs from storm-related damage. Raoul cautioned residents that scammers often move into communities to take advantage of people with damage to their homes or businesses. Raoul noted these “storm chasers”

Illinois Department Of Early Childhood Officially Launches As New State Agency

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SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC) officially begins operations as Illinois’ first agency focused entirely on early childhood programs and services. The agency joins together programs previously administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and the Governor’s Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD). “As a long-tim

Public Advised To Remain Alert For Pavement Failures During Heat Wave

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SPRINGFIELD – With extremely high temperatures and humidity impacting the entire state, the Illinois Department of Transportation is cautioning the public to be on the lookout for pavement failures on roads and to stay alert for crews making emergency repairs. Pavement failures, buckling and blowouts occur with little warning during periods of prolonged heat and humidity, resulting in uneven driving surfaces. While it’s impossible to predict where or when these failures might