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Trolley Tour

5 months 3 weeks ago

This two-hour trolley tour will be led by one of our Master Guides who will convey highlights of the cemetery grounds, horticulture, and a variety of intriguing historic figures who […]

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Eads at 150

5 months 3 weeks ago

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the iconic Eads Bridge, Eads Bridge at 150 examines the complexities of its design, its construction, and the role it has played since it opened […]

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EXO Lounge to Host St. Patrick's Day Fun

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EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge in Edwardsville will offer special St. Patrick’s Day fun next weekend. On March 15 and 16, 2025, community members can enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day-themed experience at EXO, located at 2 157 Center in Edwardsville. Featuring Irish music, decorations, and corned beef and cabbage crafted by Michelin-star Chef Gianni Colucci , the weekend is sure to be a ton of fun for everyone who stops by. “I think life is short and deserves a party as often as possible,” said EXO owner Gina Gamblin. Gamblin said EXO Lounge is an “oasis” in Edwardsville, with a med spa, nail bar and restaurant. People can enjoy the St. Patrick’s festivities while being pampered at EXO. She noted that EXO tries to celebrate as many holidays and special events as they can. They enjoy elevating an average day with affordable luxury and fun experiences. Gamblin shared that the lounge’s restaurant will have several specials over the next

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Legislators, Illinois Governor, Respond To President Trump's March 4 Address To Congress

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Bost Issues Statement On President Trump's Join Address To Congress U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's Joint Address to Congress: “President Trump’s address tonight sent a powerful message to the American people – and to every friend and foe across the globe – that ‘America First’ wasn’t just a campaign slogan; it forms the governing philosophy of his second term. It’s a vision I look forward to working with President Trump to make a reality. “We must secure the border, shrink government, extend tax relief, unleash America’s energy potential, and protect our national security in a dangerous world. We have a president who won’t rest until we’ve achieved all of those objectives and more. He sounded strong and confident; and that’s the type of leadership this country desperately needed.” Budzinski Statement on President Trump’s Joint

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Durbin Meets With His Guest, Dr. Sokol, Ahead Of President Trump's Address To Joint Session Of Congress

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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with his guest for President Trump’s address to the joint session of Congress, Dr. Elizabeth Sokol, a practicing oncologist and medical researcher at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Sokol specializes in treating children with neuroblastoma, the leading cause of cancer death for children aged one to five. Dr. Sokol is in the midst of conducting federally-supported clinical trials that are now being endangered by the Trump Administration’s devastating, and illegal, cuts to funding and resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Like Dr. Sokol, many NIH-funded researchers and institutions are facing an uncertain future because of President Trump and Elon Musk’s move to shut off critical research funding. Illinois universities and hospitals receive approximately $1.2 billion annually in NIH funding—which supports 14,000 jobs in the state and $3.5 billio

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