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Daily Deal: The Ultimate Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows License + Windows 11 Pro Bundle

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Microsoft Office 2021 Professional is the perfect choice for any professional who needs to handle data and documents. It comes with many new features that will make you more productive in every stage of development, whether it’s processing paperwork or creating presentations from scratch – whatever your needs are. Office Pro comes with MS Word, […]
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United Way's 211: Connecting people to resources

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United Way 211 Day, marked each Feb. 11, highlights 211, the free 24/7 helpline that helps people quickly find support and local resources in moments of need. In Missouri and Southwest Illinois, 211 Powered by United Way of Greater St. Louis is the easy‑to‑remember number residents can call anytime for help.
Kimberly Young

Teen injured in shooting in Belleville, suspect in custody

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL - Police are investigating after a teenager was injured in a shooting late Monday night in Belleville. According to the Belleville Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. on the 600 block of Royal Heights Road. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a teenage boy suffering from [...]
Nick Gladney

Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois motorists, lenders and dealers will soon experience faster title processing, fewer delays and stronger fraud protections as the Secretary of State’s office transitions to mandatory participation in its Electronic Lien and Titling (ELT) program statewide, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced. All financial institutions that process five or more liens annually in Illinois will be required to transition to ELT by July 1, 2026. By replacing paper titles with

Mayor Highlights Engineering Progress On Alton Sinkhole

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ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins provided another update on the Alton sinkhole at the Gordon More Park soccer field on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. He said testing is continuing as the city awaits a report on how to fix the damage. The drone photos by Doug Booten show the progress and the present view of the work on the Alton sinkhole. “The sinkhole is completely drained, and SCI Engineering is still doing tests and analyzing it,” Goins said. Mayor Goins said the winter that began

Community Garden Seeks Applicants for 2026 Season

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SPRINGFIELD – As interest in locally grown food and community-based agriculture continues to rise, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting individuals and families to take part in the 2026 IDOA Community Garden, a hands-on opportunity to grow fresh produce, build food security, and connect with agriculture in the heart of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Community Garden offers 200 individual 10x10 plots, available on a first come, first served basis. With 100 plots

IDNR and ICF award 24 youth habitat enhancement projects through the Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant Program

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SPRINGFIELD – Nearly $40,000 in grants for 24 schoolyard habitat projects throughout Illinois have been awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the 2026 application period. The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant Program supports the development or enhancement of wildlife habitat on school grounds and other public spaces. Funding is provided through donations to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and program sponsor