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SCTE Gateway Chapter Wins Chapter Of The Year

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5 months 3 weeks ago
STAUNTON – Congratulations to the SCTE Gateway Chapter (Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers), for winning three major national awards at the recent SCTE Chapter Leadership Conference that was hosted in St. Louis, Missouri. The chapter’s purpose is to provide local networking, professional development and certification opportunities to current and prospective members across 70 locations worldwide. They were named the SCTE Chapter of the Year for the third year in a row out of 67 other chapters across the globe! This is a powerful acknowledgement of the passion, leadership, and excellence coming straight from this chapter. The Gateway Chapter also received the “Membership Award” along with the “Striving for Excellence Award”. Madison Communications, a fully integrated service provider of High-Speed Internet, HDTV, and Voice Service located in Staunton, IL are especially proud of two of their long-time employees that are a part of the SCTE

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Land Of Lincoln Honor Flight Continues 2025 Flying Season

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5 months 3 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD - Land of Lincoln Honor Flight continues our 2025 flying season with Mission #74 on June 3, 2025. Mission #74 will serve 96 Veterans including 6 Korean Era veterans 90 Vietnam era veterans from 66 Illinois home towns of Alton, Ashland, Auburn, Beason, Bingham, Bloomington, Blue Mound, Carman, Caseyville, Champaign, Chandlerville, Charleston, Chatham, Cooksville, Cowden, Danville, Decatur, Dieterich, Edinburg, Effingham, Eureka, Fairbury, Forrest, Franklin, Freeport, Germantown, Gibson City, Greenville, Hillsboro, Illiopolis, Indianola, Jacksonville, Jerseyville, Lovington, Mahomet, Mattoon, Monticello, Mt Pulaski, Naperville, Olney, Petersburg, Pontiac, Quincy, Rantoul, Rochester, Rockford, Rossville, South Jacksonville, Sadorus, Secor, Shipman, Shobonier, Springfield, Staunton, Troy, Tuscola, Urbana, Vandalia, Villa Park, Weldon, White Hall, Windsor, Wood River and Yale as well as O’Fallon, Missouri. Our June 3rd veterans represent all branches of

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Budzinski Blasts House Republicans' Budget That She Says Undermines Families and Farmers   

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5 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) criticized House Republicans’ budget resolution that would result in $313 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Budzinski countered Republican claims that these cuts won’t result in a reduction in benefits and highlighted how nutrition assistance helps lift people out of poverty, enables economic mobility, and allows hardworking families a chance at a better life. Budzinski’s opening remarks as prepared for delivery can be found below: Mr. Chairman, one year ago, I sat in this room and shared my disappointment over the proposed Farm Bill. I regret to say that disappointment has only grown. Not only am I troubled by the content of the bill we are marking up today, but also the fact that select Farm Bill provisions are being rolled into a partisan package built on the backs of our most vulnerable neighbors. I want to echo my Democratic colleagues

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East St. Louis Senior High Debuts Advanced Tennis Facilities

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5 months 3 weeks ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – East St. Louis School District 189 will host a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, to celebrate the completion of six brand-new tennis courts at East St. Louis Senior High School, located at 4901 State Street. This exciting event will commemorate the construction of post-tension concrete courts equipped with advanced lighting and blended court lines to enhance functionality for student athletes and community use alike. The celebration takes place during National Tennis Month, reinforcing the District’s commitment to expanding access to top-tier facilities and opportunities for youth development. “We are incredibly proud to unveil our new tennis courts that reflect our commitment to providing diverse, high-quality opportunities for our students,” noted Superintendent Arthur R. Culver. “We believe these courts will spark a love for the game and inspire a new generation of student-athletes to explore tennis, build confidence

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Schnucks Welcomes Folds of Honor for Eighth Annual "Round Up at the Register"

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5 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - For the eighth consecutive year, Schnuck Markets, Inc. is proud to support the Folds of Honor Foundation through a “Round Up at the Register” campaign taking place at all Schnucks stores throughout the Midwest. Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that honors the sacrifices of fallen and disabled military veterans and first responders by providing educational scholarships to their spouses and children. Last year’s efforts raised $200,000 which funded 40 scholarships. Since 2018, the Schnucks Folds of Honor Round Up at the Register has raised $5.55 million - enough to support more than 1,100 scholarships. Starting today and continuing through Tuesday, May 27, Schnucks customers will be able to contribute to Folds of Honor at checkout simply by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. Those customers who use self-checkouts and wish to give may choose a $1, $3 or $5 “Scan and Give” option. Schnucks Rewards members also have the

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Trump Would Torch Magna Carta

Prospect
5 months 3 weeks ago
For centuries, the writ of habeas corpus—a fundamental protection against unlawful imprisonment—has remained a core fixture of democratic governance. Suspending it would defy the Constitution, but Trump is weighing his options.
James Baratta

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs Honors Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Awardees

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5 months 3 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to highlight the achievements of community leaders during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year’s theme for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” The event, which was held at the state government building at 555 W. Monroe St., honored eight people for their contributions to their communities: a restaurant owner, a business leader, a nursing association leader, a healthy schools advocate, a medical school dean, a state lawmaker, a labor leader, a football coach, and a graphic artist. “Today, we honor leaders who are inspiring others, advocating for healthy schools, and helping our football team gain a competitive edge,” Frerichs said. “These leaders give their time, talent and voice to improve our communities.” Asian Pacific American Heritage Month dates back to 1978, when President Carter signed a joint resolutio

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