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Edwardsville Teachers Rally for Better Pay, Less District Spending

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5 months 1 week ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Teachers and union members for Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 rallied outside of Liberty Middle School ahead of May’s regular Board of Education meeting. On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, a few dozen District #7 employees donned red and held a rally in the hour before the meeting. Teachers spoke about the need for increased pay and less district spending on “luxury items.” “We are just standing out here to show that we support each other and hoping the public supports us as well,” said Karla Brinkman. “We are rallying because our negotiations are coming up. We’ve had a lot of teachers let go that shouldn’t have been let go. There’s been a lot of spending by the district on superficial things, luxury items like a new gym floor, a new track for the track team, new office buildings over in Edwardsville rather than just using the office buildings like the Hadley House that the district has always used, jus

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Unlocking the Sweet Potential of Fresh Fruit: How to Make Homemade Popsicles

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5 months 1 week ago
What if the simplest way to enjoy a healthy, refreshing treat was literally at your fingertips? Homemade popsicles made from fresh fruit offer a delicious and nutritious alternative to store-bought frozen snacks, loaded with added sugars and artificial ingredients. Not only do they satisfy your sweet tooth, but they also provide a creative outlet to experiment with flavors and textures while utilizing seasonal produce or leftovers before they spoil. Why Choose Homemade Popsicles? In recent years, consumer awareness around clean eating and natural ingredients has surged. According to a 2023 Nielsen report, 65% of Americans prefer snacks made with real fruit and minimal additives. Commercial popsicles often contain high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, and preservatives, which many people aim to avoid. Making your own popsicles empowers you to control what goes into your treat, ensuring it is both wholesome and tailored to your taste. Moreover, homemade popsicles can be a fun

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This Day on May 28: Golden Gate Bridge Opens

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5 months 1 week ago
May 28 has been a date marked by remarkable events across the globe, spanning centuries and touching upon themes of revolution, discovery, culture, and political change. One of the most significant events to occur on May 28 happened in 585 BCE, when the Battle of Halys, also known as the Battle of the Eclipse, took place. This confrontation between the Medes and the Lydians was famously interrupted by a solar eclipse, an event so striking that it halted the fighting and led to a peace treaty. This eclipse was so precisely predicted by the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus that it stands as one of the earliest recorded instances of scientific forecasting influencing human affairs. The ceasefire marked a rare moment when cosmic phenomena directly impacted the outcomes of earthly conflict. Fast forward to the late 18th century, May 28, 1754, saw a key moment in North American history when the Albany Congress convened in Albany, New York. Representatives from seven of the thirteen

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