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O'Fallon Firefighters Ensure Safety During School Smoke Scare

1 year 2 months ago
O'FALLON, Ill. — The O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District #90 on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, expressed gratitude to the O'Fallon Fire Rescue for their swift response to an incident at Carriel Junior High School. The incident occurred on Wednesday during an HVAC repair when smoke from a soldering tool was pulled into the school building at 451 N. 7 Hills Road, O'Fallon, IL. The O'Fallon Fire Rescue team quickly arrived at the scene, identified the source of the smoke, and utilized a large blower to clear the building. The incident took place on an Early Release Wednesday, allowing students to spend time outdoors while the situation was being resolved. In a statement, the school district thanked the fire rescue team for their prompt action, ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff. The weather provided an opportunity for students to remain outside as a precautionary measure.

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Village Dispensary Outlines Daily Deals and Plans for Fall Fest

1 year 2 months ago
GODFREY - Village Dispensary in Godfrey has deals every day this week. The dispensary always offers discounts; Alli, a representative with the dispensary, calls it “a stoner’s dream.” There are specials every day of the week, and customers can walk out with products for less than $20. “A lot of the times at the end of the transaction, people will be like, ‘Oh my gosh, I thought I was going to spend more,’” Alli said. “And then they want to add on more and they weren’t expecting to be able to. The difference is clear at our store.” The dispensary has daily specials, starting with “Roll Into the Week Monday” — a deal on pre-rolls — and “Tasty Tuesday” edible deals. “Waxy Wednesday” offers sales on concentrates and vapes. “Thirsty Thursday” promises 30% off select cannabis-infused drinks, and “Flower Friday” offers flower for the low price of $25.

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Anderson Healthcare Breaks Ground on $3.5M Facility In Collinsville

1 year 2 months ago
COLLINSVILLE – Anderson Healthcare has announced the groundbreaking of a new medical office for Anderson Medical Group, set to significantly expand primary care services in the Collinsville community. The new facility, located adjacent to Anderson Healthcare’s existing urgent care at 1103 Beltline Road in Collinsville, aims to enhance access to quality healthcare for local residents. "Anderson Healthcare remains committed to ensuring that every patient has access to the best possible care, close to home," said Anderson Healthcare President and CEO, Mike Marshall. "The expansion of primary care services is a crucial step in achieving this goal, providing residents with more convenient options for managing their health." The medical office, designed and built by The Korte Company, is expected to be completed by Spring 2025. The 6,200-square-foot building will cost approximately $3.5 million and will initially house five providers, with the potential for additional providers

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Missouri History Museum Kicks Off Free Concert Series in September

1 year 2 months ago
SAINT LOUIS - The Missouri History Museum will resume its Twilight Thursdays concert series beginning this week. On Sept. 5, 12 and 26, 2024, community members are invited to the North Plaza at Forest Park for a free concert from 6–8 p.m. Each night features a different style of music, and there will be food trucks onsite with food and drinks available for purchase. The museum is open until 7 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to visit their exhibits before the concert or during intermission. “I think it’s really important to have a space where the community can gather,” said Lindsay Newton, one of the Twilight Thursdays organizers. “We see people of all ages, families, everybody comes out. You can enjoy the museum exhibits that are open late on Thursday evenings, and it’s just a space to kind of unwind from the week before the weekend gets started.” On Sept. 5, 2024, Gospel Night is produced by Dr. Monica Butler and will feature musi

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When to expect the monarch butterfly migration in Missouri

1 year 2 months ago
Monarch butterflies are currently considered a vulnerable species due to habitat loss, and efforts are being made to protect their wintering grounds in Mexico and provide nectar-producing plants for them to feed on during their long journey.
Joe Millitzer

Motorcyclist killed in I-55 crash involving semi truck

1 year 2 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - Interstate 55 southbound is closed in East St. Louis after a fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon. Just after 12:15 p.m., the Illinois State Police arrived at the scene on southbound I-55, just north of Illinois Route 3. The crash involved a motorcyclist and a truck tractor semi-trailer, police stated. The [...]
Megan Mueller

Pocketbook issues rank high for Latino voters in 2024 election, survey finds

1 year 2 months ago
WASHINGTON — Latino voters are concerned with the high cost of living, the minimum wage and rising housing costs heading into the November elections, according to a comprehensive survey released Wednesday by UnidosUS, the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy center in the nation. “Laying out a coherent economic policy agenda that will resonate with […]
Ariana Figueroa

Lunchtime Photo

1 year 2 months ago
This is the Belvedere Museum in Vienna. It was originally built as a palace, of course, but it never got used much. There were just too many other palaces in Vienna. Eventually, after 50 years of sporadic use, Maria Therese transferred the Imperial Picture Gallery to the Belvedere and it's been an art museum ever ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
Kevin Drum