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Race and place can contribute to shorter lives, research suggests

11 months 2 weeks ago
There’s growing evidence that some American demographic groups need more help than others to live longer, healthier lives. American Indians in Western and Midwestern states have the shortest life expectancy as of 2021, 63.6 years. That’s more than 20 years shorter than Asian Americans nationwide, who can expect to live to 84, according to a […]
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History Comes to Life on Route 66

11 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE/ALTON - Learn about the people who made an impact on the nation’s most famous highway – Route 66 – during two speaker series events planned for Edwardsville’s iconic West End Service Station in February and March. Black History on Route 66 and Women’s History on Route 66 will be explored with guest speakers at two separate events at the refurbished Route 66 gas station that now serves as a welcome center and Route 66 museum. The West End Service Station is located at 620 St. Louis St., in Edwardsville. Both events are free and open to the public although advance registration is requested due to limited seating. Registration is available by emailing: cmatteson@riversandroutes.com Both events are sponsored by the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. Join Dr. Gina Lathan on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as she takes attendees on Route 66 experience focused on Black History along the Mother Road. Dr. Lathan will showcase th

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Child Support Program Marks 50 Years of Serving Illinois Families

11 months 2 weeks ago
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is marking a milestone year for the Illinois Child Support Services program, celebrating 50 years of helping children in the state get the financial and family support they need to thrive. The Illinois program enters its next decade with a mission that has evolved since its inception to focus more holistically and comprehensively on the families it serves, with additional supports for parents and a new payment pass-through policy. “The Child Support Program has been a key part of promoting the wellbeing of Illinois’s youngest residents over the past five decades,” said Acting HFS Director Elizabeth Whitehorn. “We’re incredibly proud of the advancements that have been made to not only provide for these children, but to support their entire families and help them to thrive. These personalized solutions will continue to promote better outcomes so our youth can look forward to brighter

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