EDWARDSVILLE - Birth to Five Illinois advocates for kids and families. Based out of Edwardsville, the Birth to Five Illinois Region 41 chapter serves Madison County. They offer several resources and councils that aim to increase support for community members with young children. “We have families, we all have kiddos, but everyone feels like they’re doing this journey alone,” said Malayna Hutchins, Family and Community Engagement Specialist. “So when we bring them together and they say, ‘Oh, you know what, I’m going through the same thing, I’m struggling with this too’ — they’re like, ‘Why isn’t there anything where these people can come together and meet and share resources and talk about the struggles?’ That’s something that’s been really passionate for them.” Hutchins oversees the Family Council, a division of Region 41 that brings together “family voices.” Adrienne
ALTON - The Marie Meyer Flying Circus performed in the flying field near Wood River on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, 1925. The American Legion sponsored the shows, which began at 3 p.m. both days and featured three planes. A parade took place on Friday, July 24, to promote the shows. Planned events at the Flying Circus included wing walking by Marie Meyer, “said to be the only woman stunt flying in the country.” Meyer also planned to stand in the middle of the top of a plane while her pilot made the plane loop the loop. Meyer’s husband, Charles Fowler, was another one of the pilots. Fowler was well-known for his ability to fly upside down for long distances. There was an attempt at the “leap of death” by Bertie Brooks, movie stunt flyer, who also planned to hang from a trapeze by his teeth. In the leap of death, Brooks jumped from one end of the plane, hanging onto a rope, and attempted to climb back up the rope into the plane. Before
A vigil is being held today for Sammy Hayes Jr., who died in the City Justice Center after allegedly being left alone, strapped to a restraint chair. The vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. in front of the Justice Center, as announced by the attorney representing Hayes' family. Hayes, 31, died around 10 p.m. last [...]
The Jade Marlin Foundation is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies today at 5740 Doctor M.L.K. Drive, near Hamilton Heights, starting at 10 a.m. Families are encouraged to visit the location to receive backpacks that include essential school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, and folders. This initiative aims to support students and families [...]
Affinia Healthcare is hosting a series of back-to-school events, starting today at their Lemp Avenue location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Families attending the event can receive free school supplies, health screenings, physicals, immunizations, and haircuts, all without the need for an appointment. If families are unable to attend today's event, Affinia Healthcare will [...]
Famous Footwear has partnered with Ticket to Dream Foundation for a back-to-school event. The event, which runs from 9 to 11 AM, aims to give kids in foster care a confidence boost as they prepare for the new school year. The 'Back-to-School Shopping Spree' is a nationwide initiative focused on supporting foster children as they [...]
(The Center Square) – With the southern border crisis largely eliminated, Republicans and the Trump administration are setting their sights on China as the next major threat to U.S. domestic security.
Visitation for Richard Michael Freeman, 81, will be held on July 29, from 4-8 p.m. at Schraeder Funeral Home, 14960 Manchester Rd., Ballwin, MO. Mass will begin at 10 a.m. on July 30 with internment to follow. Dick passed away…
63, July 23, 2025. Visitation: Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm Pitman Funeral Home, Wentzville, Missouri Funeral: Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00 am Immaculate Heart of Mary, New Melle, Missouri www.pitmanfuneralhome.com
Stuart Symington, Jr., known to his friends as “Tim”, was born June 12, 1925 in Rochester, New York, the son of Evelyn Wadsworth Symington and Stuart Symington. After serving in the Army during World War II from 1943 to 1946,…
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