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BETHALTO - Bethalto’s future teachers were honored at the annual Educators Rising signing ceremony at Civic Memorial High School. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, this ceremony recognized the graduating students who have committed to studying education in college. Angie Neilson, who oversees the Education Pathway program at Civic Memorial, explained that the seniors have had the opportunity to shadow Bethalto teachers and engage with younger students, and she is incredibly proud of them. “I could teach them out of a textbook, which I do a little bit of that, but they push out into class and they’re teaching lessons and they’re out at recess and they’re helping during lunch, because that’s where they fall in love with it,” Neilson explained. “This was our biggest class of future teachers, so we thought about doing a signing to recognize them, because the hope is that they do come back here and teach.” The honored students included

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Restaurateur Dave Bailey is closing whiskey bar and restaurant Small Batch in Midtown.

The company announced that it was adding 100 new field techs "in the coming months," and also touted a recently-opened facility south of St. Louis.

On May 7, the new federal Real ID requirements for flying domestically in the United States begin, and the Department of Homeland Security's website directs individuals to the DMV's page for a list of required identifiers.

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce that twelve girls were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Sunday, April 27. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and in their communities. Along with sharing their achievements and contributions, girls who apply for the scholarship submit an essay entitled “What Girl Scouts Means to Me” along with a reference letter. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scout Scholarships are funded from proceeds from the annual United We Lead Gala. Congratulations to this year’s Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts! Kaylee Asher Belleville, Illinois Troop #74 Kyleigh Bagby Belleville, Illinois Troop #74 Riley Baldwin Fairview Heights, Illinois Troop #177 Violet Barnett Troy, Illinois Troop #578 Olivia Brodbeck Batchtown, Illinois

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The St. Louis and O'Fallon, Illinois, offices of accounting-consulting firm KEB have seven partners, one principal and about 50 employees in those two locations including its affiliate, KEB Wealth Advisors.

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Melissa Price Smith says her office has reduced the county’s backlog of cases by 45% in her first 100 days in office. That’s just one accomplishment she shared at a news conference Tuesday in Clayton.

On the eve of the nationwide implementation of the REAL ID, the director of the Missouri Department of Revenue said roughly 46% of Missouri license holders currently have the security-enhanced identification.

A school bus driver is charged with a felony after students say he fought with kids on the bus.

The nonprofit ArchCity Defenders announced the settlement on Tuesday as it filed a motion in federal court seeking authorization to begin notifying people who were incarcerated at the St. Louis Medium Security Institution that they could be eligible for damages. Demolition of the troubled jail, known as the Workhouse, began earlier this year.

A massive $350 million family resort and entertainment district planned for the Lake of the Ozarks region is now targeting a 2026 grand opening, two years later than originally expected.

Missouri has its second confirmed case of measles, the state Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) announced Tuesday.

The state of Missouri ranks high in unintentional shootings that resulted in fatalities or injuries among children.

ALTON – Senior Services Plus is excited to announce its third annual gala “Success in Aging” scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:30–9 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Community College Commons. This event will honor outstanding organizations making a difference in the community, including Corporate Partner Honorees- Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery and US Foods; Community Partner Honorees- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union and Marillac Mission Fund; Community Hero Honorees- Illinois Department on Aging and Madison County Community Development; and volunteers from Hope Lutheran Church. As we prepare for this year’s gala, we are reminded of the values that guide our mission. “The way we treat our children in the dawn of their lives and the way we treat our elderly in the twilight of their lives is a measure of the quality of a nation,” said Hubert Humphrey. This sentiment reflects our strong commitment to providing essential support and services

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BETHALTO - Cathie Wells believes she was “destined” to work in education. Wells is a fourth grade teacher at Meadowbrook Intermediate School in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. Over the past 31 years at Meadowbrook, she has taught third and fourth grade, and she has enjoyed every minute. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she’s celebrating a great career in the field she loves. “I enjoy hearing my fourth graders’ laughter and seeing their smiles every day,” Wells said. “Those are the students that have made my job so fulfilling.” Wells always knew she wanted to work with children. When she got her first job as a teacher’s aide, she realized she was on the right track. Since then, she has spent the last few decades working with 9- and 10-year-olds in Bethalto and feeling certain that she is in the perfect field for her. She loves watching the kids experience “lightbulb” moments, when they finally

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Guitar greats Joe Satriani and Steve Vai announced in December they were coming together to form the SatchVai Band, and now they are sharing the band's first single.The pair just released…

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PARK FOREST – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced she is running to succeed Senator Dick Durbin in the United States Senate. Robin is a mom, a former mental health counselor, and a relentless advocate for safety and public health, who since 2013 has represented Illinoisans from urban, suburban, and rural communities in Congress. Now, Robin is running for the U.S. Senate to make Illinois safer from crime and gun violence, to lower costs for families, and tackle health inequities. “Every day, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Congressional Republicans are targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and passing policies that raise costs for Illinois families, small businesses, and farmers,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. “This moment requires proven leaders who have the experience to take on the toughest battles. I’ve never backed down – not from gun lobbyists, not from MAGA extremists, and certainly not from a fight for what’s right.”

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