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U.S. Attorney's Office To Participate In Collinsville Naturalization Ceremony

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COLLINSVILLE — The U.S. District Court and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois will participate in a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to welcome 61 new citizens from 27 countries. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. Candidates will take the Oath of Allegiance as part of the naturalization process. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft highlighted the significance of the ceremony in the context of the upcoming Independence Day holiday. “As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence on Friday, we’re reminded of our country’s long-standing tradition of accepting immigrants from all over the world through the naturalization process,” Weinhoeft said. “It’s with great enthusiasm that we acknowledge the efforts by our friends and neighbors who have prioritized entering the U.S. legally. Together, we are bound by our shared

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Paul Harris Fellowships Awarded to Michael Bates and Katie Sabolo, New Leaders Installed

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ALTON - Members of the Rotary Club of Alton Godfrey and their guests met Monday, June 30, 2025, at Julia’s Banquet Center for the club’s annual banquet. Sam Stemm served as the master of ceremonies and installed the club’s 2025-26 officers and newly elected board of directors. John Rain announced two additions to the list of Paul Harris Fellows. Donna Bemis became the first in the club’s history to serve as president for two consecutive terms. During her address, she thanked members of the club for the works accomplished during the 2024-2025 Rotary year giving special mention to chairs of the club’s various committees including Ron Mayhew who chairs the Literacy Program, Students of the Month, Student of the Year Scholarship, sponsorship of Interact clubs at Alton High and Marquette Catholic High Schools, and the William E. Moyer Arts and Science Scholarship. Bemis also thanked Bill Hoagland for managing meeting programs, and other committe

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Giannoulias Awarding $20 Million in Grants to Benefit Illinois Libraries

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias will announce nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state that will ensure access to quality resources and programming for all Illinois residents. 639 public libraries statewide will receive nearly $18 million in per-capita grants, 88 will receive over $1 million in technology grants and 12 will receive nearly $1 million in construction grants. News of the grants comes amid federal cuts to library budgets nationwide. In March, the Trump administration signed an executive order to eliminate and defund the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which issues $180 million annually to public libraries nationwide. Illinois receives nearly $6 million annually – the sixth highest amount of any state. Giannoulias will be joined by: Prairie Trails Public Library District (Burbank) Officials and Local Officials Rene Leyva, Director of Fossil Ridge Public Library (Braidwood)

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Day Fresh Tour

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis explains the life of an Anheuser-Busch beer from seed to glass. Along the way, you’ll visit the Clydesdales Paddock […]

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