(KTVI) Early detection is a game changer, as medical experts – and survivors – raise awareness during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Fox 2’s Jasmine Huda spoke with SSM Breast Cancer Surgical Oncologist Dr. Kaitlin Farrell and breast cancer survivor Donna Myers about about breast cancer advocacy and awareness.
(KTVI) The community is rallying for a critically injured Feguson police officer who has been hospitalized for nearly two months. Travis Brown, 36, has been in the ICU after he was knocked to the ground by a protestor August 9, ten years to the day of Michael Brown’s Death. Brown is battling a traumatic brain [...]
ALTON — Main Street Baptist Church is set to host its annual Trunk or Treat event from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at 507 Main St., Alton. The event aims to bring the community together for a safe and enjoyable Halloween celebration. With a history spanning 87 years, Main Street Baptist Church is well-established in the Alton area, known for its family-oriented and welcoming atmosphere. The church's mission is to praise the Lord and spread God's word, and it emphasizes a friendly environment for all attendees. "We are family-oriented and provide a safe environment," a church representative stated. "We love God and enjoy speaking to people without being pushy." The Trunk or Treat event will feature various activities designed to engage families and children in the community. It is free to attend, and organizers encourage everyone to join in the festivities. In addition to the Halloween event, Main Street Baptist Church holds Sunday services at 10:45 a.m. and Sunday
(The Center Square) – Professional sports teams and government officials promise tax revenue benefits when taxpayer subsidies are used to build new or renovation stadiums and arenas.
Neil Young and Stephen Stills, who were in Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young together, teamed up Saturday afternoon for a performance at the Harvest Moon benefit concert, which took place…
COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 announced the results of recent Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) conducted in Madison and St. Clair Counties in September. The initiative aimed to enhance road safety by identifying and removing impaired drivers from the road. During the RSCs, law enforcement officers issued a total of 73 citations and arrests. Among these, six were for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), while 34 involved driver’s license offenses. Additional violations included 26 registration offenses, seven insurance violations, and one occupant restraint offense. Officers also provided 22 written warnings during the operation. According to ISP Commander Casey Faro, alcohol and drug impairment contribute to more than 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. The statistics highlight the urgency of such safety checks, as there is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 39 minutes in the United States. The Roadside Safety Checks were funded
Hillary Clinton has no clue how Section 230 works. She seems to think that repealing it will make websites more likely to remove misinformation (which is backwards). But what law do we need repealed to stop Clinton from spreading misinformation about Section 230 (and social media)? In April, we wrote about some comments from Hillary […]
Behold our once and future president: Republicans backing Donald Trump are threatening Deloitte, a consulting firm that is one of the federal government’s largest business partners, with the loss of billions of dollars in contracts because an employee shared messages from 2020 in which JD Vance, now the GOP vice-presidential nominee, criticized the then-president’s record. ...continue reading "Trumpies level yet another stupid threat"
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — A masked group of neo-Nazis displayed swastika flags and banners promoting white nationalism on Saturday, October 5, 2024, near the Mason Road Overpass along Interstate 64 in west St. Louis County. The demonstration, which drew attention from local residents and officials, occurred in the congressional district of Ray Hartmann, a candidate for Congress in Missouri. Hartmann expressed shock at the presence of the protestors but acknowledged their right to demonstrate in America. Hartmann's mother fled from the Nazi control as a child at 9 years old, so he described this issue as deeply personal. "My mom escaped but her parents, my grandparents, and an aunt, were murdered. It hits home to me. This whole subject hits me in a very personal way." Hartmann said he is not organizing a protest, but he plans to participate in a counter-demonstration apparently at the same location as the neo-Nazi group. Details for the counter-demonstration have not yet been
– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $2,327,751,005 in total formula funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to build and maintain roads, bridges and tunnels that will improve efficiency, reduce congestion, improve resiliency against climate change and modernize key infrastructure of the Illinois highway system. This funding was made possible through the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Investing in our transportation infrastructure is about more than just improving our roads and bridges, it’s about growing our economy and making getting to work, school and throughout our communities faster, safer and more efficient,” Duckworth said. “I’m proud to see this federal funding coming to our state today for critical upgrades to Illinois’s highway network. I will continue to work alongside
Design Agendas: Modern Architecture in St. Louis, 1930s to 1970s is the first major exhibition to examine the complex connections among modern architecture, urban renewal and racial and spatial change […]
James Taylor is set to play an upcoming benefit concert to help those in the Carolinas affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who…
EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) is inviting the community to attend an upcoming October STREAM Series event titled “NGRREC Strikes Back.” Participants will join the Habitat Strike Team for an evening of science and art from 4:30-6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 16, at NGRREC’s Jerry F. Costello Field Station in East Alton. “The NGRREC STREAM series aims to combine STEM programming with research and art,” Environmental Educator Erica Doerr said. “Guests can discover more about conservation work, learn from NGRREC researchers working throughout the state, dabble in nature illustration, and test their native plant identification skills. It will be a fun event for the whole family.” Doerr said the event aims to draw people from all backgrounds and interests. At 4:30 p.m., guests will be invited into the Field Station lobby for light refreshments and a hands-on activity led by some local
AURORA - Dow Native Jessica Droste Yagan Honored as 2024 IMSA Alumni Trailblazer The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) has named Dow, IL native Jessica Droste Yagan as the 2024 Alumni Trailblazer Award winner. Yagan, a 1995 graduate of IMSA, is being recognized for her transformative work as CEO of Impact Engine, a Chicago-based investment firm that funds companies focused on creating positive social and environmental impacts. Yagan's journey began at IMSA, where she was exposed to a world beyond her small-town roots. Surrounded by diverse perspectives and guided by encouraging mentors, she developed a passion for problem-solving and social good. IMSA’s culture of intellectual curiosity and exploration inspired Yagan to think big, ultimately shaping her path toward corporate responsibility and social entrepreneurship. As the CEO of Impact Engine, Yagan leads efforts to align financial success with social impact, focusing investments on businesses that prioritize
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