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RIVERBEND - As the Riverbend gears up for Super Bowl Sunday, one concerned mother is reminding people to plan a ride home and avoid impaired driving. Sheila Lockwood, a national ambassador with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), explained that the “Take a Minute. Make a Plan” campaign encourages community members to take 60 seconds to plan how they will safely travel after drinking. She emphasized the importance of this campaign during holidays and occasions where alcohol is prevalent, such as the Super Bowl. “Whatever you do this Sunday as you’re celebrating and watching the game, make sure that you get a safe ride home,” she said. Lockwood shared that her son, Austin, was killed by a drunk driver in 2018. She got involved with MADD and has dedicated her time to preventing drunk driving and creating consequences for those who drive under the influence. “Since that time, obviously my life was turned upside down,” she said. “I

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The music of Neil Young will be celebrated with a new tribute album, with proceeds benefiting a good cause.Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young will feature fresh interpretations…

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GRANITE CITY – An 18-year-old from Cahokia faces felony charges after invading a Granite City home and stealing electronics at gunpoint. Demetriz Hill, 18, of Cahokia, Ill., was charged with home invasion and armed robbery, both Class X felonies, and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons, a Class 4 felony. On Jan. 28, 2025, Hill allegedly entered a Granite City residence without authority while armed with a Glock .40 caliber handgun. Knowing the home was occupied, he reportedly threatened the occupant with “the imminent use of force,” according to court documents. Hill is also accused of stealing a PlayStation gaming console by threatening the use of force. A petition to deny Hill’s pretrial release states an Xbox was also taken from the home after a violent confrontation. He had no valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card at the time of the offense. “Victim reported that an unknown subject entered her room with a firearm, demanding

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Missouri's State Capitol will be lit up in red and gold this weekend to show support for the Kansas City Chiefs as they compete in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

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A hastily added second order from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s acting director halts the agency from supervising non-bank firms like X.

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Here’s something new to bring up the next time you visit your health care provider: Should I undergo a CT calcium score screen to take stock of my heart health? It’s not for everybody, but it could mean the difference between a long, healthy life and finding yourself on an operating table. “The number one killer in the United States is heart disease,” says Ash Al-Dadah, MD , an interventional cardiologist at OSF HealthCare. “We have to do a better job. “This calcium scoring is a screening where we may say ‘Hey, you need to exercise more’ or ‘Hey, we just found out you have high blood pressure. Let’s control that.’ or ‘Hey, you’re a smoker. Maybe you need to quit that,’” he adds. “We go after the risk factors that precipitate and lead to heart disease. It’s a wake-up call. Getting ahead of things so you’re not coming in with a heart attack and damage to the heart muscle. At tha

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On This Day, Feb. 7, 1970 ...Led Zeppelin scored their first U.K. #1 with their second studio album, Led Zeppelin II.The album, produced by guitarist Jimmy Page, featured such Zeppelin…

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Kenneth Taylor, a senior at East St. Louis Senior High School, was honored Thursday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2025, with the SIUC Chancellor’s Scholarship, a prestigious award valued at $107,000. The announcement came during a surprise gathering attended by his family and several staff members from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including Vice Chancellor Williams, as well as school officials such as Principal Dr. Green and Associate Principal Ford. Taylor is among 34 students selected from a pool of over 600 high school students across Illinois for this scholarship, which covers full tuition, mandatory fees, housing, and food for four years. The scholarship is renewable annually, provided that Taylor maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. In addition to his high school studies, Taylor is dually enrolled at East St. Louis Senior High School and is also earning his Associate's degree from Southwestern Illinois College through the Running Start program.

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O'FALLON, Ill. — Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) has partnered with East St. Louis High School to sponsor a Healthcare Day for students in the Certified Nurses Assistant class of the Career Technical Education program. The event took place this week at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, providing students with a unique opportunity to explore various career paths in healthcare. During the event, students engaged in hands-on experiences and received insights into the diverse roles available within the hospital setting. HSHS expressed its enthusiasm for the initiative and said: "Students had an incredible day exploring the diverse career options available at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital." The partnership aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals, highlighting the importance of early exposure to career opportunities in the medical field. HSHS St. Elizabeth's Foundation has been actively involved in promoting such educational initiatives in the

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School had a pair freshmen place in the top-10 of the 2024 Fall Qualifier Microsoft Office Specialist Illinois State Championship, as announced by Certiport, the leading provider of performance-based IT certification exams that accelerate academic and career opportunities for learners. Cristian Marquez placed seventh in the Microsoft Office Specialist PowerPoint category, while freshman Eli Prange was eighth in the Microsoft Office Specialist Excel category. Marquez and Prange competed against students from across Illinois to earn this coveted placement. In addition to placing in their designated categories, both students earned the title “Microsoft Office Specialist” by obtaining certification in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. To compete in the Fall Qualifier, students aged 13 to 22 were eligible to participate in one of six competition tracks by submitting a qualified, passing score on the Microsoft Office Specialist

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CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker visited two Chicagoland companies that do business with Canada to tour their facilities and meet with leadership about their business concerns regarding Trump’s Tax on Working Families. “As Governor, growing the Illinois economy and protecting our State’s businesses is always a priority,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “If Trump’s Tax on Working Families remains in effect, it could ultimately force businesses and supply chains to pass higher costs onto Illinois consumers. I heard directly from Illinois businesses owners and leaders today about how this would negatively impact their businesses, and I reassured them that together we will work to reduce the effect on them and on their customers.” International trade is an anchor of the Illinois economy, and ours is the single largest exporting state in the Midwest and fourth largest exporter in the United States. Many of Illinois’ jobs and economic

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The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office has declined charges following an arrest in connection with a fatal dog attack last month.

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a lighting improvement project on Interstate 55/64/70 will require lane restrictions during the weekends beginning, weather permitting, Saturday, Feb. 15. The project start has been moved because of the prediction of inclement weather next week. To complete the work, lane restrictions in both eastbound and westbound directions of I-55/64/70 from the Mississippi River to east of the Interstate 64 (Tri-Level) interchange will start on Saturdays at 5 a.m. and continue until Sundays at 5 p.m. The $8.85 million project, which involves removing the existing light towers and light poles and installing modernized LED streetlights along the interchange, is anticipated to be completed in summer 2026. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using

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