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HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Judy Abu-Brown to Edwardsville  

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EDWARDSVILLE – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Judy Abu-Brown to the team at HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care-Edwardsville at 1188 South State Route 157, Edwardsville. She is a board-certified family physician dedicated to providing high-quality, comprehensive care to patients of all ages in the Edwardsville community and is accepting new appointments. Dr. Abu-Brown specializes in preventive care, chronic disease management, women’s healt

Alton Middle School to Welcome New Athletic Director/Dean of Students

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ALTON - Alton Middle School will welcome a new athletic director/dean of students for the 2026–2027 school year. During the regular meeting of the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education on Feb. 17, 2026, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of Jalen Williams to the role. Williams noted his excitement to step into the position. “My goal is to help every student become the best version of themselves, both in the classroom and through athletics,”

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month: Marquette Catholilc's Bauer Signs with Illinois College Baseball

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ALTON – Carson Bauer, an outfielder and pitcher from Marquette Catholic, signed his letter of intent on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, to continue his baseball career at Illinois College. “It means a lot to me. It’s been a goal of mine to play baseball in college, and it feels like a blessing to be able to do that next year,” Bauer said. Bauer was also heavily involved in academics and extracurricular activities at Marquette. He was a member of the student council, National

Jerseyville City Council Approves $5,000 For Unified Child Advocacy Network

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JERSEYVILLE – A local nonprofit helping youth victims of abuse recently got a financial boost from Jerseyville city officials. City Council members unanimously approved a $5,000 contribution to the Unified Child Advocacy Network (UCAN) at their Feb. 17, 2026 meeting. UCAN’s mission is to serve, protect and advocate for children affected by sexual and serious physical abuse, and to educate the community about child abuse. UCAN conducts forensic interviews with these victims in

Alton School Board Celebrates February's Optimist Students

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ALTON - During their regular meeting on Feb. 17, 2026, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized the February Optimist Students of the Month. Sophia Groppel was named the Optimist Student of the Month for Alton Middle School, while Cruz Janis was recognized from East Elementary School. Alton Middle School Principal Dr. Brian Saenz introduced Groppel and commended her for her “significant impact” on the school. Groppel is involved in the school’s

2026 Women of Distinction: Beverly Woody Supports Kids and Clients Every Day

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ALTON - Beverly Woody operates from a place of love. Woody, one of the YWCA’s eleven 2026 Women of Distinction, will be honored at the Y’s annual gala for her commitment to the community. She works as a licensed social worker, volunteers with her church, serves as a foster parent, and hosts a give-back event for local families every winter. “I do my best,” Woody said. “I’m not an out front person. I’ll stay in the back, and I'll do any and everything

Spring Training

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This year, the St. Louis Aquarium is going bigger, brighter, and longer. For the first time, with two teams, freshwater grit meets saltwater flow. Two waters. One splashy showdown. Cheer […]

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