ALTON - There will be several open meetings this summer to help people navigate their Medicaid and Medicare benefits. At 6 p.m. on June 25, July 30, and Aug. 27, 2025, community members can come to the RiverBender.com Building at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton to learn about Medicaid and Medicare. Jamie Goble with Medicare Insurance Techs will talk about how she can guide you through the process of applying and accessing your benefits. “It’s just important to me that get that type of help and they’re not left alone,” Goble said. “There’s somebody fighting for them, too.” As a broker, Goble works one-on-one with clients. She sits down with them and goes through their doctors, prescriptions and health conditions to figure out what plan is best for them. She often advocates for her clients to make sure their medical care is covered. She will talk directly with doctors’ offices or claims departments if necessary to ensure her clients
Support us on Patreon » We’ve got a cross-post episode for you this week, courtesy of the Tech Policy Podcast by TechFreedom, hosted by Corbin Barthold. Both TechFreedom and The Copia Institute submitted comments on the FTC’s inquiry into social media censorship, Corbin invited Mike and TechFreedom’s Santana Boulton for a discussion all about what’s going […]
Foo Fighters have added another date to their 2025 live schedule.Dave Grohl and company will headline the upcoming Corona Capital festival in Mexico City, taking place Nov. 14-16.The bill also…
by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]
WASHINGTON — Ximena Arias-Cristobal knows the risks that can come with driving as a person living in the U.S. without legal authorization, where a simple traffic stop could lead to being deported. That fear materialized last month when she was pulled over by local police in Dalton, Georgia, for making an improper turn at a red […]
GLEN CARBON - During a recent dedication ceremony, Glen Carbon officials provided an update on the Orchard Town Center development. On June 3, 2025, community members came together to dedicate a greenspace near Dick’s Sporting Goods within Orchard Town Center. Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus and representatives from developer The Staenberg Group said Phase One of the Orchard Town Center development was a success, and they have big plans for the future of the complex. “The activity is really picking up and we’re very close,” said Tim Lowe, The Staenberg Group’s Senior Vice President of Development. “It’s beautiful, with some good tenants. We’re also working to round out our parcels. We’re working with a national hamburger chain that everybody will know. We’re working with a national steakhouse. We want to round it out. What we’re doing is continuing to find the right tenants for Glen Carbon and the right tenants fo
The Missouri Senate, the body handling the initial introduction of bills, met for a little over a half hour as senators introduced a variety of measures, some of which don’t fall under Governor Mike Kehoe’s purview for legislators to tackle during the extraordinary session.
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Mason, best known for his work with Traffic, continues to deal with health issues that have forced him to cancel his future tour…
EDWARDSVILLE – The Junior Service Club of Edwardsville/Glen Carbon is thrilled to announce the return of its annual JSC Tour Golf Scramble, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025, at The Legacy Golf Course in Granite City, Illinois. This highly anticipated event promises a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit, all in support of local philanthropic initiatives. Event Details: Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Cost : $500 per foursome Time: 8:00 AM CDT Location: The Legacy Golf Course, 3500 Cargill Dr, Granite City, IL 62040 Registration Includes: 18 holes of golf with cart Swag bag Three drink tickets per golfer Catered lunch Opportunities to participate in mulligans, skins games, silent auctions, 50/50 raffles, and a bourbon basket raffle Special Offers: Mulligans can be purchased for $25 providing four mulligans per team—one per team member. Skins games are available for $20 per team. Bourbon
The suit detailed several instances in which supervisors singled him out in meetings where he was the only white person, set unrealistic job expectations and criticized his decision-making.
SPRINGFIELD - A team of medical providers from Southern Illinois University Center for Family Medicine and Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) accompanied SIU School of Medicine resident physicians and students on a mission trip to Costa Rica this past March. The group provided essential medical care to the residents of Isla de Chira, a community of about 3,000 with limited access to medical care. The team raised more than $4,000 to purchase medications and supplies for the trip, allowing them to treat 300+ adults and children during their four-day visit. “It is always an incredible experience to provide care in a resource-limited setting,” said Deedra McLain MD, medical director of SIU Medicine's Physician Assistant Program. “Relying on history and physical exams rather than advanced imaging and lab tests reminds us of the core principles of medicine.” This medical mission reflects SIU Medicine’s commitment to advancing health care and serving communities,
"After further investigation, we decided the facts did not support a criminal prosecution," said Chris King, a St. Louis County prosecutor's office spokesman, on Monday.
MADISON COUNTY — Additional lane closures will begin Wednesday, June 4, at the intersection of Illinois 140 and Fosterburg Road in Madison County, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced. The closures, weather permitting, will affect both westbound and eastbound lanes as part of a $1.95 million project to add new turn lanes at the intersection. Westbound Illinois 140 will have the two inside lanes closed, leaving only one lane open for traffic. On eastbound Illinois 140, the inside lane will be closed, with three lanes remaining open. All traffic signals at the intersection will operate on a flashing red mode throughout the closure period. Drivers are instructed to treat the flashing red signals as stop signs and proceed only when it is safe, following standard four-way stop procedures. The project is expected to be completed by November. Motorists should anticipate delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes. The Illinois Department of Transportation advises
S. M. Wilson & Co. has new leadership for it Special Projects Division, which was established to provide efficient and expert construction services for fast-paced, turn-key projects. The division will focus on tenant improvements, renovations, additions, repairs and core/shell construction, offering clients flexible and efficient delivery for specialized needs. The relationship-focused division will be led […]
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