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New animal services facility in Belleville breaks ground

5 months 3 weeks ago
BELLEVILLE, Ill - Construction is just beginning for the Public Building Commission of St. Clair County for the $8.8 million new Animal Services Facility. Located at 1123 Comwest Parkway in Belleville, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. Funds from the PBC and the American Recovery Plan Act will finance [...]
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Mediators herald Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Israel says final details are in flux

5 months 3 weeks ago
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to pause the devastating war in the Gaza Strip, mediators announced Wednesday, raising the possibility of winding down the deadliest and most destructive fighting between the bitter enemies. The three-phase ceasefire deal promises the release of dozens of hostages held by militants in Gaza and hundreds [...]
NAJIB JOBAIN, SAMY MAGDY and JOSEF FEDERMAN, Associated Press

Trivia

5 months 3 weeks ago

Test your pop-culture knowledge with monthly trivia hosted by Bravo Trivia!! Trivia is free to play and welcome to teams of any size but space is limited and spots are […]

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13th Ward Profile, St. Louis City

5 months 3 weeks ago
St. Louis City’s 13th Ward includes parts of old 2nd, 22nd, 27th Wards, and other Wards, and is the result of Census Redistricting and Ward Reduction. Previous Elections Each ward is now double the population and geographically much larger. That’s an important consideration when looking at past election results. 13th Ward 2023 General Election: Pamela Boyd 984; Norma … Continue reading 13th Ward Profile, St. Louis City →
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You Coughed Up What? Watch For Signs Of A More Serious Health Problem

5 months 3 weeks ago
Coughing can be normal, but coughing up things like vomit and blood should be looked into quickly Key takeaways: Coughing can be a normal way our body protects your lungs and airways from irritants. But if you cough up thick mucus, vomit or blood, it could be a sign of something serious. You should see a health care provider quickly. Vaccines and good hygiene can help prevent illnesses that bring about coughing fits. Fall and winter could be renamed “coughing season” with seasonal illnesses in the air. But there’s more to coughing than the brief but annoying impact on your day. Some coughing is normal. But you should see a health care provider quickly when you cough up things you shouldn’t. The basics: Why do you cough? Aminat Ogun, MD , a family medicine physician at OSF HealthCare, says coughing is one way your body protects your lungs and airways from irritants. You expel the bad stuff out of our system, she says. Some everyday

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