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CHATHAM - When Debbie Hauschildt and her husband Tim relocated from Lyons, IL to Chatham, IL in 2017, they often drove around town getting familiar with the area. On Mulberry Street, they saw a quaint little building with a sign that said “Mulberry’s”. Debbie mentioned to her husband that it would be a neat place for an antique store. Though she had never owned a store of any type before - she worked for a legal consulting firm - she had a deep passion for antiques. She was always going to auctions, estate sales, and antique malls, adding to her collection of finds that filled her home. The thought of opening such a store was never far from her mind. But although retired, she was quite busy, caring for Tim’s mother who lived with them. Just five months after moving to Chatham, Tim had a major stroke and everything changed. His mother was moved to live with Tim’s sister, as now Debbie had to care for Tim himself, since he was now confined to a wheelchair

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has named Cathy Taylor, MPA, interim vice chancellor for University Advancement and CEO of the SIUE Foundation, effective Monday, April 11. Taylor is senior director of Constituent Relations and Special Projects. As a longtime advancement team member, she brings great understanding of Foundation systems, and has demonstrated dedication to SIUE’s alumni and philanthropic constituencies. Taylor’s wealth of experience includes building alumni engagement, increasing donor giving through relationship development, and advancing strategic development initiatives. “SIUE maintains its focus on advancement efforts that propel our transformational impact through robust initiatives,” said Chancellor James T. Minor. “To more powerfully pursue our educational mission, we must cultivate partnerships with our dedicated supporters and prospective donors from all sectors.” Taylor assumes the interim role as Vice Chancellor

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office of International Affairs is helping international students feel at home by offering unique cultural experiences that create a sense of belonging and connectedness that will lead to lasting memories. One such experience is India Night, which will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 9 in the Student Fitness Center on the Edwardsville campus. Tickets are available at siue.edu/muc/tickets . The event will immerse guests in Indian culture through traditional cuisine and entertainment. Students and friends of the Indian community will be treating guests to cultural music and dance performances throughout the evening. With the return of more in-person events on campus, International Program Advisor John Ampomah has coordinated a variety of activities catered to international students. In March, 22 international students participated in a one-day field trip to the Gateway Arch and the St. Louis Zoo. Students explored

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BELLEVILLE - The University of Illinois Extension will host a Global Youth Service Day on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 9:00 am to noon at the Turkey Hill Grange in Belleville for youth ages 12 and up. "If you like escape rooms then you will love participating in the Ag Innovators Escape Box challenge. We will work with youth in groups of 6-8 to complete and solve an Ag Innovators Escape Box then visit our Community Service stations." Community Service Stations will include: Notes of encouragement for the Meals on Wheels program Decorations of paper sacks for the Meals on Wheels program Creation of "thinking of you" cards for local nursing homes All youth participants that complete the challenge will receive a Rubik's cube and be entered to win a gift basket. They will be accepting two canned goods for the price of admission and collecting plastic lids for a "Build-a-Bench" 4-H project. Please register by April 25th, 2022, at https://go.illinois.edu/GlobalYouthServiceDay . Universi

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SPRINGFIELD – All distractions – whether texting, eating, or talking – can be dangerous when you’re behind the wheel. Throughout April, the Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, save lives, and make Illinois roads safer. “Distracted driving is a serious issue that also is preventable,” said Cynthia Watters, IDOT’s bureau chief of Safety Programs and Engineering. “Plenty of people think they’re excellent drivers and can multitask. Distractions behind the wheel jeopardize your safety, your passenger’s safety, and the well-being of those around you when you shift your attention from the road.” According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 26,004 people died in crashes nationwide involving a distracted driver between 2012 and 2019. While overall crash fatalities decreased

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Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt, animals for petting, tractor ride around the farm, plant

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In his first interview since his 2017 beating at the hands of fellow officers, Luther Hall Jr. describes the attack and its aftermath.

Searching for a weekend retreat nine years ago Jim and Allie Wright read an ad for the property where they now spend most summer days.

100,000 people were estimated to make their way downtown over the weekend, between events at Busch Stadium, the Enterprise Center, and America's Center.

Photos from this article, (or gallery), may be purchased (for personal use) at: https://www.randymanning.com/Easter-Egg-Hunt-Godfrey GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey’s 19th Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza was widely embraced by children and families on Saturday afternoon at Glazebrook Park. The children were divided into separate age groups to find prize-filled eggs. The groups were: Ages 0-2, 3-4, 5-7 and 8-10. The Easter Bunny was available for photos until 4 p.m. and there were games, crafts, coloring activities, and more for children. Village of Godfrey Director of Parks and Recreation Chris Logan said the event was fantastic and it was nice weather and it was a hit. “I think everybody had a good time,” Logan said. “This is a really neat event and it is free and something we see as a service. We had an outstanding turnout and I couldn’t be happier. The kids had fun all day." Logan mentioned Big Truck Day is coming up in Godfrey and

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are the items that have gone up in price the most over the past year: This is why voters are so upset over an inflation rate of 7%. That may be the overall inflation rate, but for some of the things that are most visible to them ...continue reading "Here are the top 20 items most affected by inflation"

LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit will begin to uncover the rarely-shared or

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Officials say the cost of food away from home will rise at double the average rate of the past two decades.

While Grafton is poised to welcome a deluge of visitors this spring, hard feelings linger among some locals since the flood of 2019 brought a cable TV reality show to town.

There should be another round of storms Tuesday night and Wednesday. Some severe weather will be possible with both rounds of storms, bringing hail and damaging winds.

The body of a missing mother of three, Dasia Allen, 25, was found this evening. Police say this is now an active homicide investigation.