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Madison County: Westbound I-270 Lane Closures Near Granite City Begin Jan. 10

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require one westbound lane to be closed starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10. One lane will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.vfvvbcbvcb vcv c

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Simmons Cancer Institute Accepting Research Internship Applications

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SPRINGFIELD - Applications for the 2025 summer lab internships at Simmons Cancer Institute (SCI) at Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine are being accepted through February 21. Four positions will be awarded on a competitive basis to qualified undergraduate college students who plan a career in medicine or research with a focus on cancer. Established in 2009, the paid internship program provides hands-on experience for college undergraduates. It is funded through Denim & Diamonds, the cancer institute’s annual gala to benefit cancer research, patient programs and needs of SCI’s patient population. Three internships are located at the School of Medicine in Springfield and one is based at SIU’s Carbondale campus. Housing is not provided. The anticipated dates for the nine-week internship program are June 2 through August 1, 2025. “Our summer internship gives potential future scientists and clinicians their first exposure to real research,”

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Ohio Man Charged With Home Repair Fraud

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TROY - A man from Ohio faces felonies in Madison County for accepting a $9,000 payment for roof repair work he then failed to perform. Anthony H. Brady, 47, of Warren, Ohio, was charged with theft by deception (a Class 3 felony) and home repair fraud by deception (a Class 4 felony). On Sept. 8, 2024, Brady allegedly entered a written contract to perform “roof and solar repair services,” according to court documents. He reportedly failed to perform the work, despite accepting a $9,000 check from the victim. Descriptions of the charges state Brady “knowingly misrepresented his intention and ability to complete the work proposed,” adding he “accepted $9,000 from the victim under false pretenses.” The residence in question is located in Troy, and the Troy Police Department presented the case against Brady. He was granted pretrial release from custody. The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt

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Why St. Louis is America’s Next Big Hub for Industry, Tech, and Talent

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This article was published by Missouri Partnership on January 10, 2025. Ranked third for job growth, 10th for tech talent, and 16th fastest-growing big regional economies in the United States, St. Louis is leading the nation in job creation, talent, and real gross domestic product (GDP) growth. According to Forbes, St. Louis is Still a Nice Little Secret, but as the metro grows in workers and goods […]

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