We’ve all become entirely too familiar with ACIP, the CDC panel that discusses and recommends vaccination schedules across a wide swath of vaccines. The method by which ACIP became part of the general American lexicon traces all the way back to June, when RFK Jr., as head of HHS, fired every single member of the […]
ST. LOUIS - Nathaniel Welch, 48, was discovered Tuesday morning near Harper and Grand, two days after family members believe he died. Welch was last seen on Sunday, and a nearby resident suspects he may have been sleeping in his car before passing away. “Man, I don’t care what type of life he lived,” said [...]
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JERSEYVILLE – The City of Jerseyville is seeking $600,000 in state grant funds to help offset the cost of major repairs needed at Donor Pool. Parks and Recreation Director Tyler Hermens announced last spring that significant repairs are needed at Donor Pool after 25 years of operation. The city is reportedly seeking funding assistance for the installation of new dive stands, upgrades to the existing wading pool, and repairs to minimize water loss from the main pool structure. Last week, city officials shared a Change.org petition with Jerseyville residents to show support for the pool improvements. As of Tuesday, the petition had collected over 500 signatures, indicating a strong level of community support which may increase the city’s chances of grant approval. Public Works Director Bob Manns said the city is applying for an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The renovation of swimming
From Belleville News-Democrat: A $50 million expansion project for a surgery center and medical office building at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital O’Fallon medical campus will now include an additional $66 million investment for clinical expansion and infrastructure updates, hospital officials announced Monday. Hospital Sisters Health System President and CEO Chris Klay and Chief Operating Officer […]
BELLEVILLE - At approximately 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, a Belleville Police Department School Resource Officer and staff at Belleville West High School were alerted to a student possibly possessing a firearm on campus. Belleville Police said the student was immediately separated from others, and a search conducted by the officer resulted in the seizure of a firearm. The juvenile is currently in custody at the Belleville Police Department pending further court proceedings. Authorities emphasized that the safety of students and staff was the highest priority throughout the incident. Belleville Police said there is no known threat to any individuals, and officials believe the situation to be isolated. The investigation remains ongoing. The Belleville Police Department expressed gratitude to the student who reported the situation and underscored the importance of the collaborative relationship between the police department and school staff. Due to the student’s
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Cahokia Heights, Illinois man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Jamie Canter, 64, was sentenced today by St. Clair County Judge John O’Gara after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of child pornography, Class 1 felonies. “It is my hope that today’s sentence can help survivors and their families heal from the trauma they have experienced,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to collaborate with law enforcement agencies to protect Illinois children by identifying and holding offenders who prey on them accountable.” Raoul’s investigators conducted a search
From West Newsmagazine: Whalen Custom Homes is proposing another development in Wildwood, called the West Mill Subdivision. For this project, Michael Whalen, president of the developer, is proposing 17 detached, single-family homes on the south side of New College Avenue, west of West Avenue. To do this, a change in zoning is required for three […]
JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Historical Society will host their 34th annual Apple Festival. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, community members can come out to 601 N. State Street in Jerseyville to tour historical buildings and enjoy vendors, artisans, food, live music and more fun. Beth McGlasson from the Jersey County Historical Society expressed her excitement to welcome the Riverbend community. “We have a fabulous crowd. It really is sort of the fall kickoff event for Jerseyville,” she said. “It is something that so many people look forward to every year.” McGlasson shared that attendees can visit with over 30 vendors. There will be several artisans demonstrating their crafts, from quilting to making lye soap. From 9:30–11:30 a.m., Jersey Community High School’s choir will perform, followed by The Gibson Girls from 12–1 p.m. The afternoon will conclude with The Hetzel Family from 1–3 p.m. and Back in
From EL PAÍS: The summer has been a cold one for the labor market in the United States. Not only were just 22,000 new net jobs added in August, but for the first time since December 2020, jobs were lost in June. The onset of the winter of employment had been a reality for some […]
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