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July 19 in History: Franco-Prussian War, Tudor Upheaval and Mars Exploration

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On July 19, 1870, France declared war on Prussia, setting off the Franco-Prussian War, the most consequential event tied to this date in modern global history. At the time, the conflict grew out of rising rivalry in Europe and disputes over who would shape the continent’s balance of power. What followed was a short but deeply important war that led to the defeat of France, the fall of Emperor Napoleon III, and the unification of Germany under Prussian leadership. Its effects lasted far

Lane closures to Begin July 20, 2026, on Illinois 203 in St. Clair County

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MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on Illinois 203 from the Madison County line to Ohio Street will begin Monday, July 20, weather permitting, to accommodate construction of temporary crossovers as part of the first phase of a $13.8 million bridge replacement project. One lane will remain open in each direction during this phase of construction. The lane configuration is expected to remain in place through the end of August, weather

Illinois Nears New Auto Insurance Oversight as Reform Bill Awaits Governor's Signature

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SPRINGFIELD - Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias highlighted landmark auto insurance reform legislation that would, for the first time, give Illinois regulators the authority to review and challenge excessive insurance rate increases while strengthening oversight of insurance companies and delivering long-overdue transparency, accountability and consumer protections for Illinois drivers. Senate Bill 714, which is awaiting the Governor’s signature, is the culmination of a four-year

SIUE Selects Liang Cheng as Engineering Dean

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EDWARDSVILLE - Liang Cheng, PhD, is the next dean of the SIUE School of Engineering. His tenure begins Wednesday, Aug. 19. Cheng will also serve as a professor of computer science, with a courtesy appointment in electrical and computer engineering. Cheng joins SIUE from the University of Toledo, where he serves as department chair and professor of electrical engineering and computer science. His academic and research experience includes cyber-physical systems, artificial intelligence, interdisciplinary

Isolated storms along with continued heat and humidity for Sunday

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ST. LOUIS - A Heat Advisory continues through 7PM Tuesday along and south of the I-70 corridor. It'll be another hot and humid day with isolated storms bubbling up Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will reach the upper 80s to about 90 for much of the region with heat index values in the mid 90s to near [...]
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