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Two Airlifted After Explosion In Calhoun County

1 month ago
CALHOUN COUNTY — A propane tank explosion and fire in the Calhoun Point hunting area injured three people Sunday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency response, officials said. The Point Fire Protection District received a call at approximately 9:50 a.m. reporting an explosion and fire involving a duck blind, according to a report relayed to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred within the Calhoun Point hunting area near Brussels. Emergency personnel from

Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of The Month: Father McGivney Girls Place Ninth In IHSA Sectional Swim Meet

1 month ago
GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic had an outstanding showing in the Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, IHSA Girls Sectional Meet at Edwardsville, placing ninth out of 23 teams, and head coach Tara Thompson couldn't have been more pleased with the Griffins' showing. "Yes, I am very happy with the girls' performance," Thompson said. "We've swam both our relays faster than we've done in the past, all of our girls are performing well, and we couldn't be happier." The Father McGivney swim girls are Byron,

This Weekend in History on November 9 and 10: John F. Kennedy Elected President

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November 8 and 9 have long been dates marked by pivotal moments across history, touching on politics, culture, science, and social movements. Let's go back to 1895, when Wilhelm Röntgen announced the discovery of X-rays, an innovation that revolutionized medicine and science. His breakthrough allowed for non-invasive imaging of the human body, fundamentally changing diagnostics and treatment in healthcare worldwide. On November 8, 1923, a different kind of upheaval occurred in Germany.

Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal To Weaken Risk Assessment Of Chemical Substances

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 17 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to roll back several critical requirements for evaluating the risk of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The statute requires the EPA to evaluate the risks of chemical substances under circumstances for which exposures could be reasonably foreseen. However, the EPA’s proposed rule change would allow the