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They might not be the quintessential flower for Valentine’s Day, but pink and red orchids symbolize femininity, grace and elegance, desire, passion and love. Walking arm in arm with your […]

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No other race is quite as fun, colorful and, well, wacky as the 5K Run for Your Beads during Mardi Gras in St. Louis. Dress in your best purple, green […]

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – A man is facing several charges after a police investigation escalated in Belleville. Illinois State Police were called in to assist the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities were checking on a child’s well-being at a home on South 15th Street. Police say 28-year-old Chase Powers disarmed an officer, causing [...]

MACOUPIN COUNTY, Ill. – Authorities in Macoupin County are investigating a deadly incident. Illinois State Police responded to reports of a potential road rage situation on Fosterburg Road Thursday afternoon. Officers discovered one person dead at the scene. No arrests have been made, and police assure the public that there is no ongoing threat. The [...]

ST. LOUIS – Crews battled a fire overnight in the Kingsway West Neighborhood. The St. Louis Fire Department says the building located on Theodosia and Academy Avenues was engulfed in flames around 2 a.m. Saturday. Firefighters worked defensively to contain the fire as flames threatened nearby buildings.

ST. LOUIS – A massive fire in north St. Louis destroyed a building and damaged another. The fire started around 1 a.m. Saturday at a large building near Genevieve and West Florissant in the Walnut Park East neighborhood. Crew arrived to find flames engulfing the building, which partially collapsed. The fire spread to a building [...]

The “farmers” are invertebrates and the “crops” are microbes and all of it is dead.

Scott Mason IV is the new administrator for the EPA region covering Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 66 tribal nations.

EDWARDSVILLE - Whether your academic journey is just beginning, or you are looking for a fresh start, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites you to plant the seeds for your future by attending one of this spring’s Preview SIUE events scheduled for Saturday, Mar. 22 , and Saturday, April 12 , 2025 on the SIUE Edwardsville campus. Hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Preview SIUE is the University’s largest on-campus recruitment event. High school students, transfer students, and their guests are invited to learn about life as students at SIUE by exploring the full spectrum of academic programming, student-life opportunities, and support services available at SIUE. “It is always exciting to see the moment that things fall into place for our attendees, and they realize SIUE is where they want to be,” said Alicia Taylor, associate director of admissions in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. “For many prospective students, Preview

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SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is urging Illinois residents to review and practice their fire escape plans while testing and inspection smoke alarms following a wave of recent deadly home fires. Sadly, since Friday, February 14, there have been 8 deadly fires claiming the lives of 10 people in Illinois. So far in 2025, Illinois has seen 16 fatal fires resulting in 19 fire related fatalities. “During the winter months we see an increase in home fires caused by heating deceives or malfunctioning heating equipment,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera. “This is why it is so important for people to test and inspect all smoke alarms monthly, review and practice their fire escape plans, and follow manufactures instructions on all home heating devices.” According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Fire departments responded to an estimated

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ALTON - In the United States, about 2.5 million adults meet the criteria for severe gambling disorder, and another 5-8 million have mild or moderate problems, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The NCPG also estimates that the annual national social cost of problem gambling is $14 billion. Some of these costs include gambling-related criminal justice and health care spending, as well as job loss, bankruptcy, and other consequences. With the proliferation of gambling continuing to increase every year, the Psychological Services department at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, in collaboration with Chestnut Health Systems, is hosting an upcoming “lunch & learn” program for individuals to learn more about this important issue and how to recognize the signs of problem gambling. The program will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Psychological Services department group training room at OSF Saint Anthony’s

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CENTREVILLE - Former Centreville Mayor Riley L. Owens III has received the Outstanding Commitment in Community Service award from Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. The former 5-term mayor of the city of Centreville is a semi-retired consultant, entrepreneur, visual artist, and inventor. When Owens, a U.S. Air Force veteran doesn’t have a sculpting knife, hammer, and chisel or paint brush in his hand, he manages the R. Lawrence Company. “We are proud to honor Mayor Owens for his great contributions to our state,” Frerichs said during a Black History Month awards ceremony at the State Treasurer’s Office in Springfield. “His tireless community service has made our state a better place to live and raise a family.” Owens said it has been 50 years since he was first elected mayor of Centreville. “I humbly accept this award from Treasurer Frerichs, and I dedicate it to my parents, Riley and Dorothy, who didn’t have a chance

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EDWARDSVILLE - There’s a new spot in Edwardsville for all your health and wellness needs. NFuze Wellness specializes in IV therapy, medical weight loss and aesthetic services. Located at 104 S. Buchanan Street in Edwardsville, the business will host their ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Feb. 27, 2025. Everyone is welcome to come out and explore all that NFuze has to offer. “It’s been a long time in the planning and we’re very excited to share it with everybody,” said owner Jen McCormick. “Our goal is to provide personalized care and amazing results. We want you to look and feel your best from the inside out.” McCormick started NFuze Wellness after spending 20 years in the hospital setting as a registered nurse. She is pleased that the business is moving into its own space in Edwardsville, with seven treatment rooms and an IV lounge that has heated massage chairs for people to enjoy while receiving their IV drips. She explained

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