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A new poll shows Cara Spencer and Tishaura Jones as the No. 1 and 2 choices, respectively, in the St. Louis mayoral primary Tuesday.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Bellefontaine Neighbors that happened just after 8:20 p.m. Friday in the 10100 block of Maraldo Place. Officers from Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department responded to a call for a shooting and found a man with life-threatening gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the [...]

EDWARDSVILLE - When the Academy Awards air on Sunday, March 2, an actor cast in his first film role will be paying close attention to the double Oscar nominee, “Nickel Boys.” Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Trey Perkins (‘24) plays Chickie Pete in the feature, directed by RaMell Ross, nominated for both best picture and best adapted screenplay. Perkins says working on this project “was an amazing experience. This was my acting debut for real.” Perkins was born on an Air Force base in Nebraska but grew up in Belleville. While at SIUE he majored in theatre and dance and during his first two years he simultaneously attended online acting classes at LS Acting Studios. It was through participating in one of the Studios showcases in Los Angeles that he was seen by an agent who called with an interest to sign him the following day. The agent eventually requested that Perkins, who was now a client, produce a self-tape audition for a new film

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It will be an ALL-DAY PARTY inside and out as the Grand Parade is on BOB's Doorstep - coming right in front of us on South Broadway in St. Louis! […]

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He was hanging out in an ancient Roman port town 2,000 years ago, when something struck him (a deadly volcanic eruption).

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ)—founding co-chairs of the Senate’s first-ever Environmental Justice Caucus —along with U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester urged EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to reopen the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights (OEJECR), which Duckworth and Booker led the charge to create, so the office can continue helping our most disadvantaged communities in rural, urban and tribal areas by improving access to clean drinking water, addressing legacy pollution that has led to higher cancer, asthma and death rates and more. Additionally, the Senators are demanding a more detailed explanation behind why the Trump Administration decided to abolish such a critical office and how the Administration is planning to ensure victims of environmental harm receive the attention, resources and protections they deserve. “The closure of this office which assisted underserved

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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker brought together leaders and advocates in Illinois to showcase a united front and commitment to protecting Medicaid and healthcare in Illinois. Medicaid covers 3.4 million Illinoisans, approximately 25% of the state’s population, including 1.4 million children. Governor Pritzker joined patients, advocates, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Sen. Durbin, Reps. Casten, Davis, Foster, García, Jackson, Kelly, Krishnamoorthi, Ramirez, Schakowsky, and Underwood, State Sen. Aquino, and State Rep. Moeller to raise awareness about the critical importance of Medicaid for Illinois families following the passage of the House Republican’s budget resolution targeting Medicaid. The leaders also continued sounding the alarm on the Trump Administration’s unpredictable and indiscriminate cutting of critical funding for Americans. “More than 3 million hardworking Illinoisans are enrolled in Medicaid in every corner of the state – thes

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SPRINGFIELD - To accommodate the recent surge in demand, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced a new designated “Get A REAL ID” portal on the homepage of its website – www.ilsos.gov – so Illinoisans can determine: 1) if they need a REAL ID before the May 7 federal enforcement period begins; and 2) how to find a walk-in location or schedule an appointment near them. The office has also announced new Saturday hours at 12 DMV facilities exclusively for REAL ID services and expanded Saturday hours at six DMVs beginning March 1 through May 10. The ‘REAL ID Saturday’ facilities that will accommodate exclusively REAL ID requests will be open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. include Chicago West (7301 W. Lexington Ave.) and the following suburban facilities: Addison, Aurora, Des Plaines, Elgin, Joliet, Lake Zurich, Melrose Park, Plano, St. Charles, Waukegan and Woodstock. “To meet the demand for REAL IDs, we’ve established

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15), Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) re-introduced the Leveraging and Energizing America’s Apprenticeship Programs (LEAP) Act, a bipartisan bill to expand workforce development opportunities by providing federal tax incentives to businesses that hire apprentices. Congresswoman Budzinski previously introduced the LEAP Act in 2023 as her first piece of legislation upon entering office. As part of this reintroduction, she is advocating for the bill to be included in the upcoming tax package. “I am thrilled to reintroduce the LEAP Act with Congressman Mike Carey to create new opportunities for American workers by supporting apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “These training programs are a proven way to fill the job skills gap and get folks ready for careers in growing industries. By providin

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting free virtual workshops in March as part of its continuing Building Blocks of Success series for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms interested in strengthening their skills, growing their business and bidding on state projects. New and existing DBEs, as well as firms interested in becoming certified in the program, are invited. ? ? March workshop dates and topics: March 4, 10 a.m. to noon: Understanding FHWA Rule Changes March 6, 10 a.m. to noon: TCTR Award Winners Roundtable March 11, 10 a.m. to noon: AI Technology March 13, 10 a.m. to noon: EV (Electric Vehicle) Technology March 18, 10 a.m. to noon: Consultants: EPAS Building Blocks of Success workshops conclude this season with the one on March 18. Workshop information, including dates and times, is available through Eventbrite at bit.ly/DBEworkshops . Advance registration is required. Questions can be directed to IDOT’s Bureau of Small

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Located east of Tampa, the project involves phosphogypsum, a radioactive, carcinogenic, and toxic waste generated by the fertilizer industry.

ALTON - In 1980, Rose Gibson was denied a car loan because she wasn’t married. Now, she is the first female chairman of the board at the credit union. “I thought, someday, I’m going to change this,” Gibson remembered. “I got on the board for the credit union 20 years ago, and I’m the first woman chairman of the board, which was unbelievable. I wish those guys that denied my loan back then were alive. They’re all gone now. But boy, things have changed.” Gibson, one of the YWCA’s ten 2025 Women of Distinction, will be honored at the Y’s annual gala for her commitment to the community. Over the years, Gibson has been involved in several community service opportunities and served on multiple boards. She is proud of the work she has done and the changes she has witnessed. In addition to serving as the chairman of the board for First MidAmerica Credit Union, Gibson has been involved with United Way’s Power of the Purse

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EDWARDSVILLE - NFuze Wellness, a local medical and wellness spa, has officially opened their new spot in Edwardsville. Located at 104 S. Buchanan Street, NFuze Wellness offers IV drips, medical weight loss, and aesthetic services like Botox and microneedling. On Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, they celebrated the new storefront with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Owner Jennifer McCormick is excited to welcome the Edwardsville community to NFuze. “We were born and raised here in Edwardsville, and we continue to grow over the last two years,” McCormick said. “Now, we’re adding this wonderful space with more staff. I have an amazing team. We’re super excited about the services we offer, and we’re always growing and adding new ones. Our goal is to provide personalized care and amazing results. We want to continue that for many, many years from now.” The NFuze Wellness staff is made up of medical professionals like McCormick and cosmetologists like

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Spring allergies will be here soon. If you’re suffering from a runny or congested nose, watery or itchy eyes or sneezing, it’s tempting to grab the first medicine that catches your eye at the pharmacy or rifle through the bathroom drawer for some pills you’re hanging on to. Not so fast, says Maddy Draper, APRN, a health care provider at OSF OnCall. She says it’s important to know what to take and when in order to avoid side effects that can be serious. What to take Draper says an antihistamine like Astepro, Zyrtec, Allegra or Benadryl is a typical first line of defense. “There are also decongestants for severe nasal congestion or sinus pain and pressure,” Draper adds. Sudafed is a well-known decongestant. If a more severe case brings symptoms like face swelling or wheezing, Draper says treatment could be a steroid like Flonase or prednisone. For more chronic (in other words, long term) allergy cases, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) today joined U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (D-MN), Pete Stauber (R-MN), and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) in reintroducing the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act. This legislation addresses the dangerous, nationwide shortage in safe, accessible parking spaces for large commercial trucks by providing U.S. Department of Transportation funding on a competitive basis for the construction of new lots and spaces. “I grew up in a family trucking business,” said Bost. “I know firsthand how difficult, and oftentimes dangerous, it can be when America’s truckers are forced to push that extra mile in search of a safe place to park. By expanding access to parking options for truckers, we are making our roads safer for all commuters and ensuring that goods and supplies are shipped to market in the most efficient way possible. This is a matter of public safety for everyone; and I’m committed to do all I can to drive this

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MATTOON - First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) continues to change lives for low-income and first-time homebuyers throughout the bank’s Illinois communities. Using grant funds from the Downpayment Plus® (DPP) Program through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, First Mid has helped those who never thought they would become homeowners move into the house of their dreams. In 2024, First Mid awarded 97 grants for a total of $970,000, helping deserving families complete their homebuying journey. Kayla Aaron, Regional Retail Loan Manager at First Mid, said in today’s current housing market, finding a home at the right price and making a down payment can seem impossible. However, DPP grants can give people the vital assistance they need. Those participating in the program must contribute $1,000 of their own funds before First Mid can get the homebuyer up to $10,000 in grant money to put toward a down payment. There is also an application process with income requirements

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Please join us for our Neighborhood Meeting. The meeting will be held at Watson Terrace Christian Church, 4205 Watson Rd. … MoreQuarterly Neighborhood Meeting – March 3