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Metro East Lutheran Announces First Quarter Honor Roll

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Grade Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 9 Marion Hemmer, Fairview Heights 9 Claire Houck, Maryville 9 Collin Hudzik, Edwardsville 9 Cole Payne, Edwardsville 9 Calista Stults, Collinsville 9 Ryan Sullivan, New Douglas 9 Lily Walloch, Collinsville 9 Josie Wright, Edwardsville Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) 9 Abby Ayer, Shiloh 9 Elijah Ball, Worden 9 Luke Bright, Trenton 9 Linus Curtis, Worden 9 Abby Dulaney, O'Fallon 9 Madison Dunn, Edwardsville 9 Oliver Elmer, Edwardsville 9 Keira Fisher, Edwardsville 9 Charlie Frey, Glen Carbon 9 Caitlyn Hardage, Caseyville 9 Lily Hartzel, Troy 9 Liam Hazelwonder, Godfrey 9 Camden Jansen, Staunton 9 Moira Krueger, Glen Carbon 9 Laynie Menard, Glen Carbon

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All 13 District #7 Schools Earn Commendable Designation on 2024 Illinois Report Card

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released the annual Illinois Report Card at www.illinoisreportcard.com today. The Report Card shows how schools are progressing on a wide range of educational goals. One component of the School Report Card is the annual summative designation – a descriptor of how well our schools are meeting the needs of all students. The designations recognize schools with strong overall performance across a range of academic and student success indicators. There are five designations a school can receive – Exemplary, Commendable, Targeted Support, Comprehensive Support, or Intensive Support. All 13 of District #7’s schools received a COMMENDABLE designation by the State of Illinois. Areas that stood out on this year’s School Report Card include: In academic proficiency, students scored 35.7 percent for math compared to the state average of 27.9; 64.8 for science compared to the state average of 52.7 percent;

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Republicans on Supreme Court rule that the law doesn’t apply to Republicans

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The law says you can't purge voter rolls within 90 days of an election. Nevertheless, Gov. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia has been removing suspected noncitizens from voter lists ever since August. This runs the risk of leaving people with too little time to fix things if an inevitable mistake is made. In any case, it's ...continue reading "Republicans on Supreme Court rule that the law doesn’t apply to Republicans"
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U.S. Justice Department stresses protection of voters’ rights

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WASHINGTON — With less than a week before the polls close on Nov. 5, the U.S. Justice Department Wednesday reiterated its efforts to protect voters’ access to the ballot box through its civil rights, national security and criminal divisions. “Protecting the right to vote, prosecuting election crimes, and securing our elections are all essential to […]
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   2025 Muny  Season Lineup Includes 4 Bold New Premieres!

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  107th season  Opens with “Bring it on” ends with “Jersey Boys The 107th Muny season will include four musicals that have never been produced onstage in Forest Park, two shows that haven’t been seen at The Muny in decades and a returning jukebox favorite. The seven productions were revealed Wednesday afternoon at an invitation-only […]

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Daily Deal: The Speed Reading Mastery Bundle

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The Speed Reading Mastery Bundle has 6 courses to help you learn to absorb new information faster by learning speed reading methods used by top universities and Guinness World Record holders. These skills will not only help you with your everyday tasks, but open doors to take on any new interest or career. Within minutes, […]
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Godfrey Women's Club Fundraises at Christmas Carousel Event

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GODFREY - The Godfrey Women’s Club hosted their annual Christmas Carousel fundraiser. On Oct. 30, 2024, community members could shop and dine with the Godfrey Women’s Club at Lewis and Clark Community College. Club President Jennifer Wyatt explained that the Christmas Carousel is the club’s main fundraiser, and they use the proceeds to better the Godfrey community. “It’s our main mission as a club to beautify Godfrey, to make Godfrey a better place to live,” Wyatt said. Christmas Carousel attendees could shop the Christmas decor, enter raffles, and enjoy a sit-down lunch from caterer Nicky G’s Italian Eats. Wyatt noted that the event is always a fun experience for attendees, but it has a deeper meaning for the club. They raise money to decorate the Lewis and Clark Community College campus, improve the Godfrey area and support people in the Riverbend community. “This is our primary fundraising activity for the year. We raise

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Madison County: Westbound I-270 Lane Closures Begin Nov. 1 Near Granite City

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that repairs to westbound Interstate 270 between Illinois 3 and Riverview Drive in Missouri will require one lane to be closed starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1. One lane will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4. 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.

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