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Daily Deal: Microsoft Access Complete Course

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The Microsoft Access Complete Course combines four different courses in one. Jump in, and you’ll walk through everything from the absolute Access basics to more advanced concepts, like building dynamic user data forms and effective reports. By the end of the course, you’ll have the know-how required to create effective database tables, automate tasks, and […]
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Coach Nic Bradshaw Sees Building Blocks in Alton Girls Flag Football Debut

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EDWARDSVILLE - Alton’s girls flag football team finished its first season 1-14, but a 26-6 victory over Hillsboro on Sept. 24, 2026, gave the Redbirds their first program win and a milestone in a year focused on learning the sport. The Redbirds closed their season in the IHSA playoffs with a 58-6 loss to Edwardsville on Tuesday night, Sept. 29, 2026, at Edwardsville. Redbirds Girls Head Flag Football Coach Nic Bradshaw said the team’s goals extended beyond its record. “Going

Gov. Pritzker Calls For Urgent AI Safety Action In New Op-Ed

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker warned that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) requires the same seriousness, cooperation, and foresight that American leaders demonstrated when confronting the dangers of nuclear proliferation. In a new op-ed for The Contrarian , Governor Pritzker urges Congress and the Trump Administration to establish meaningful national safeguards and prevent increasingly advanced AI systems from harming people. The op-ed follows an executive

IDFPR Expands Language Access For Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics And Nail Technology Licensing Exams

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that beginning October 1, 2026, select licensing examinations for barber, cosmetology, esthetics and nail technology professions will be offered in five languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese. “Everyone who has the skills, knowledge and determination to pursue a career should have a fair opportunity to do so, and language should not be an unnecessary barrier to enterin

Edwardsville, East Alton Students Among UW-Eau Claire Scholarship Recipients

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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – 428 incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2026-27 academic year, with many students receiving multiple awards. Each award varies in amount and criteria. View scholarship details online at: https://www.uwec.edu/tuition-aid/scholarships-uwec HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL (if listed), SCHOLARSHIP(S) East Alton, Illinois Lex Peterson, Civic Memorial High School, Out-of-State Scholarship MTP Edwardsville, Illinois

IDNR Announces October Events, Hunting Season Openings

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for October. State parks, historic sites, and museums have events throughout the month, and the fall is a great time to explore the outdoors and the start of hunting season. October is National Hunting and Fishing Month. Oct. 1 Fall archery deer and turkey hunting opens Statewide Fall archery hunting for deer and turkey opens statewide. Learn more about season

Gov. Pritzker Reminds Illinoisans To Apply For Energy Bill Assistance

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CHICAGO – With Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support households with utility costs. Applications open on October 1, 2026, and Illinois has $240 million available to support families. Last program year, Illinois supported 360,500 households, with an average of $676 per household. Eligible families can apply through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic