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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

1 year 2 months ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans, or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs. Kennedy had faced a well-funded [...]
AMANDA SEITZ, Associated Press

Join the Farewell: Edwardsville's Neighbors Bakeshop In Final Week Of Operations

1 year 2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Neighbors Bakeshop, a beloved local establishment in Edwardsville, is entering its final week of operations, inviting customers to enjoy its offerings one last time. The bakeshop, located at 1010 Enclave, Suite B, has announced that it will provide complimentary items with every purchase during its final week, aiming to celebrate its loyal customer base. The bakeshop has long been a community staple, emphasizing its mission to create a welcoming environment through the joy of baking. "At Neighbors Bakeshop, we believe in the magic of baking to bring people together," the organization said. "Our mission is to create a cozy corner where everyone feels at home, brought together by the aroma of freshly baked sweet treats that warm the heart." The decision to close comes after years of service in the community. Neighbors Bakeshop expressed gratitude for the support it has received, and said: "Thank you for all of the wonderful support." The bakeshop's final week i

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How St. Louis could get a new form of government | Arch City Report Podcast

1 year 2 months ago
This week's Arch City Report Podcast examines a plan to change the city of St. Louis' form of government, plus attacks on St. Louis-based pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts. Our guest this week is city Alderwoman Daniel Velazquez, who discusses her legislation asking voters to approve a city manager for the city, in a move that would reallocate powers currently given to the mayor. The Business Journal's newest reporter, Samir Knox, also joins to talk about his background. The stories…

Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg Earns UW-Oshkosh Fall 2024 Dean's List Honor

1 year 2 months ago
OSHKOSH, Wis. (January 29, 2025) - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean's List and Honor Roll in fall 2024 across its Oshkosh and Fox Cities campuses. Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg was included on the Honor Roll list. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean's List is 3.75, out of a possible 4.0. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. There can be no individual grades below a "C" and no incomplete or non-reported grades at the time the process is run.

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Hi Kids, Do You Like (Police) Violence? Trump’s DOJ Shuts Down Civil Rights Division

1 year 2 months ago
Well, we can go ahead and erase “perhaps” from this not-all-that-prescient-actually-given-the-circumstances headline: DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report We’ll See For The Next Four Years It was inevitable. Trump’s DOJ kicked the Civil Rights Division to the curb faster than Trump cycled through Attorneys General during his first term. Trump promised the […]
Tim Cushing

"Grafton is for Lovers" Promotion Offers Hotel and Restaurant Specials for Valentine's Day

1 year 2 months ago
GRAFTON - Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the City of Grafton has several events planned for their “Grafton is for Lovers” promotion. On the weekend of Feb. 14, 2025, residents of the Riverbend and beyond are invited to Grafton for a weekend of meals, deals and specials. Dan Ebbing, president of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce, said that the community has come together to sponsor several promotions and bring people into Grafton to celebrate the holiday. “Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, folks, so you need to come to Grafton,” he said. “We have a whole list of activities and programs that the different businesses are doing.” As of this writing, there are a few hotels and Airbnbs in Grafton that still have availability for Valentine’s Day weekend, including Grafton Inn, Grafton Getaway Guesthouse, Acres Inn, GoGo-May’s Cherry on Top, Divine Guesthouse, Heaven’s Gate Guesthouse and Reubel

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