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How to Vote Early in St. Clair County

1 year ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - As Election Day approaches, there are a lot of options for early voting in St. Clair County. Eligible voters can vote in-person at specified polling locations. This is helpful for many people who find it inconvenient or impossible to vote on Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. How does it work? Early voting works just like regular in-person voting. You will go to your specified polling place to cast your vote like you would in any election. However, your polling place might differ during early voting. Read on to find out where you can vote early in St. Clair County. Who can vote early? If you are registered to vote in Illinois, you are eligible for early voting. How is my vote counted? Early votes are not counted until the polls close on Election Day. Your vote is final once you cast your ballot. Where do I vote early in Belleville? You can vote at the St. Clair County Clerk’s Office, located at 10 Public Square in Belleville. Their hours

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First Mid Bank & Trust Celebrates Community Grant Winners

1 year ago
ALTON - First Mid Bank & Trust Small Business Customers Receive Community Grants from Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Alton, IL (October 21, 2024) First Mid Bank & Trust, a trusted partner in local business development, is proud to announce that two of its valued small business customers, both located in Alton, IL, have each been awarded a $15,000 community grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago). Provided through their Community First® Accelerate Grants for Small Business program, the grants will provide critical support as these businesses continue to grow and serve their community. FHLBank Chicago offers grants of up to $30,000 to eligible small businesses to advance economic opportunity in the communities it serves. The recipients of the grants are LaMay’s Catering, Inc. (LaMay’s), a food service company providing full-service catering and event space along with food trucks and community cafes, and Broadway Performance Automotive LLC (Broadway)

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Illinois announces tax relief for counties affected by July storms

1 year ago
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - Tax relief is now available for those Illinois residents who were affected by severe summer storms this year. “As communities across Illinois recover from July’s severe storms, my administration remains committed to supporting them every step of the way,” said Gov. JB Pritzker. “Residents who live or have businesses in the affected [...]
Christopher Huslig

Congresswomen Budzinski and Brownley At Chestnut Health Systems In Belleville Visit to Highlight Veteran Services Investment

1 year ago
BELLEVILLE — Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) will tour Chestnut Health Systems in Belleville at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. The visit aims to highlight a federal investment aimed at enhancing veteran services in Madison County. Rep. Budzinski, a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and its Subcommittee on Health, has been an advocate for veterans during her first term in Congress. She established a Veterans Advisory Council to engage local veterans in her legislative efforts. Recently, Budzinski helped secure a $1 million grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for Chestnut Health Systems, which will support homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. This grant is part of the VA's broader $800 million Supportive Services for Veterans program. The visit will include several key figures from Chestnut Health Systems and the Supportive Services for Veterans program, including Director Callie

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The Illinois Department of Aging offering free Medicare help

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Medicare users can get free advice on how to make sure their needs are covered for the coming year through the Illinois Department of Aging. The state’s Senior Health Insurance Program will provide free help with comparing health and drug plans. “Your health needs can change from year to year, and so do [...]
Christopher Huslig

How Does Early Voting Work in Madison County?

1 year ago
MADISON COUNTY - As Election Day approaches, there are a lot of options for early voting in Madison County. In Madison County, eligible voters can vote in-person at specified polling locations. This is helpful for many people who find it inconvenient or impossible to vote on Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024. How does it work? Early voting works just like regular in-person voting. You will go to your specified polling place to cast your vote like you would in any election. However, your polling place might differ during early voting. Read on to find out where you can vote early in Madison County. Who can vote early? If you are registered to vote in Illinois, you are eligible for early voting. How is my vote counted? Early votes are not counted until the polls close on Election Day. Your vote is final once you cast your ballot. Where do I vote early in Alton? You can vote at the Scott Bibb Center, located at 1004 E. 5th Street in Alton. From Oct. 21–25, 2024,

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FTC bans fake reviews

1 year ago
The FTC has been busy as the Biden presidency winds down. A few days ago they finalized "Click to Cancel," which requires businesses to make it as easy to cancel an order or subscription as it is to purchase one in the first place: 1. Too often, businesses make people jump through endless hoops just ...continue reading "FTC bans fake reviews"
Kevin Drum