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Daily Deal: The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle

10 months 2 weeks ago
The Courses Digest, Labs Digest, and Exams Digest Bundle gives you unlimited access to expertly crafted online courses, interactive labs and study tools. Whether you’re aiming for industry-recognized certifications or expanding your tech expertise, this bundle will help you get there with courses on CompTIA, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Salesforce, and more. It’s on sale for […]
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Governor Pritzker Announces Silesia to Open Second Flavor Innovation and Production Facility in Illinois

10 months 2 weeks ago
HUNTLEY — Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Intersect Illinois today announced Silesia will open its second U.S. facility in Huntley. As part of the company’s decision to expand in Illinois, it will invest $40 million to build a new flavor innovation and production facility and create 41 new full-time jobs. “I am thrilled that Silesia is doubling down on their commitment to Illinois and expanding on an already rich legacy in our state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With the opening of the new flavor innovation and production facility in Huntley, Silesia is bringing good jobs and opportunity to our people while further solidifying our status as a national leader in food and beverage manufacturing and processing.” Silesia – a flavor company headquartered in Germany – develops, produces and distributes flavors to the food and beverage industry worldwide. The company’s ne

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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Five Judicial Nominations

10 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nominations of Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; Zachary Bluestone to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri; Joshua Divine to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and the Western District of Missouri; Maria Lanahan to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri; and Judge Cristian Stevens to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. Key Quotes: “A decision was made last week by Attorney General Bondi that the Justice Department will no longer cooperate with the American Bar Association rating process for judicial nominees. What is going on here? Why is this being changed so abruptly? Well, you look back and you can understand if you look at the history o

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Good Shepherd Lutheran School Announces Q4 Honor Roll 2024-2025

10 months 2 weeks ago
COLLINSVILLE - Good Shepherd Lutheran School recently released their High Honor Roll and Honor Roll lists for Quarter 4 of the 2024-2025 school year: High Honor Roll with Distinction (Gr. 7&8 - GPA 4.00+) 8th Grade: Chloe B., Raelei B., Trinity B., Liam D., Zoe G., Cooper I., Elle J., Prabhgun K., Jake R., Chance S., Elise T., Cali W. 7th Grade: Will B., Isabella B., Owen C., Agnes H., Livy P., Caroline S. High Honor Roll (Gr. 5&6 - GPA 3.51 to 4.0; Gr. 7&8 - GPA 3.51 to 3.99) 8th Grade: Robert A., Brayden B., Ezra C., Rory D., Meghan M., Caleb M., Hunter S. 7th Grade: Zion C., Myla G., Sydney H., Alexis K., Jacob K., Elise L., Violet M., Piper M., Sophia N., Charlotte P., Isaiah W. 6th Grade: Alison B., Vivian C., Molly F., Lola F., Lena G., Hunter M., Adelynn M., Bhavneet S., Natalie S., Riley Y. 5th Grade: Remy B., Brad B., Aiden B., Livi B., Alayna E., Hazel F., Gavin G., Savannah G., Camy H., Francesca H., Isla J., James K., Lucy P., Amelia R., Jed S.

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Budzinski, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Rural Hospitals

10 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) reintroduced the bipartisan Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act to help struggling rural hospitals stay open by reforming Medicare repayment structures. As many rural hospitals struggle with rising costs, this bill gives them the support they need to continue serving communities in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District and around the country. “Rural hospitals are a lifeline for the folks they serve. But with healthcare costs rising and outdated Medicare repayment rules, many have been forced to close their doors,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “The Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act offers a real solution to help rural hospitals become more financially solvent so they can continue to serve our communities. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Congressman Graves to make sure that every American can access quality care

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MCT Micro Now Serving Bethalto, Cottage Hills, and Extended Hours in Collinsville

10 months 2 weeks ago
MADISON COUNTY – Madison County Transit (MCT) is reminding residents that MCT Micro, its affordable, on-demand public transportation service, is now available in Bethalto, Cottage Hills, and Rosewood Heights, with extended evening service in Collinsville on Saturdays. Operating Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the Bethalto | Cottage Hills zone includes convenient transfer points at Wood River Walmart and Main & Edwards in Upper Alton. In Collinsville, Saturday evening service now runs until midnight, giving riders more flexibility to work late, attend events, and get home safely. “The MCT MicroTransit service meets people where they are—literally and figuratively,” said SJ Morrison, MCT Managing Director. “By offering flexible, affordable rides in Bethalto, Cottage Hills, and now late into the evening in Collinsville, we’re expanding transit access and helping residents stay connected to work, school, healthcare, and each other.”

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Trump-backed giant tax and spending bill bloats deficit by $2.4T, nonpartisan CBO says

10 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released detailed analysis Wednesday showing Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill” would increase federal deficits by $2.4 trillion during the next decade. CBO projects that if enacted as written, the legislation would result in 10.9 million people losing access to health insurance by 2034, a number that includes “1.4 million […]
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