CHICAGO - New perinatal doula and lactation consultant services are now available to pregnant and postpartum individuals who are enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program, further expanding maternal and child health coverage, a core priority for the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). Certified doulas are trained professionals who provide a range of physical, educational and emotional supports to pregnant and birthing individuals throughout their pregnancy, birth and postpartum experience with a goal of improving health outcomes for birthing people and infants. Lactation consultants are healthcare professionals who provide breastfeeding education and support and can assist parents with any questions or challenges with breastfeeding. “Here in Illinois, we're committed to ensuring every mother, regardless of race, income, or zip code, has access to the care they deserve," said Governor JB Pritzker. "By expanding Medicaid to include doula and lactation
From St. Louis Business Journal: All of the potential tenant spots at University City’s Market at Olive development has been spoken for, the developer of the project said Wednesday after grocery store chain Dierbergs closed on the property that will be its future store. At this point, every one of the potential retail spaces at […]
ALTON — The fourth annual gingerbread contest showcased the creative talents of local residents and brought festive cheer to the community. The free event, designed to engage children and adults alike, featured categories for K-5th graders, parents and kids, as well as adults competing individually and in groups. This year’s contest saw participation from three children in the K-5th category, one adult individual, three adult groups, and two parent-child combinations. Will Alford took first place in the K-5th category, followed by Isabella Black in second. In the Kid & Parent Group, Alicia and Roland claimed first place, with Lisa and Stella Black taking second. Dawn Herbst was awarded first place in the Adult Individual category. The Adult Group category saw Barry, Ellen, and Don take first place, with Lynn and Bryan in second, and Hannah and Caleb finishing third. Lyndsey Younger, the interim director of the Alton Park and Rec Department, expressed hope that the gingerbread
WASHINGTON — A Kansas City, Missouri, man who pleaded guilty to entering the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and expects a pardon from President-elect Donald Trump will be allowed to attend Trump’s inauguration, a federal judge ordered Thursday. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who presided over Trump’s election subversion case in the District of […]
ALTON - Kieley Woods is the first-ever freshman to be recognized as an Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Remarkarkable Redbird of the Month. Woods has made her mark even though her time at Alton High has only been a few short months. She is a member of Upward Bound, a student group that focuses on preparing students for college and helps to give students confidence in public speaking. Kieley has appreciated the efforts of the group and being a part of visits to area colleges such as Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and Harris Stowe University. She said that it has definitely opened her eyes to see different schools. Kieley is also a member of the A-Town Steppers, a Step Team that you will see perform during halftime of home Alton High School boys and girls basketball games. The team consists of 10 girls who practice on Mondays and Wednesdays and perform on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check your Alton High boys and girls basketball schedules for when you may be able to see the A-Tow
From Forbes: 2025 is almost upon us, and in the space of a few short years it feels like everything has changed in the workplace. After decades of college being promoted for every student, employers are now moving toward skills-first hiring that places a premium not on your college degree, but your actual skill set. […]
Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson has been named this year’s recipient of The National Guitar Museum’s Lifetime Achievement Award.“Alex’s playing has inspired countless guitarists to push the boundaries of what the…
From Leader Publications: Work is well underway to remodel the building for Compass Health Network’s new integrated medical building at 1275 N. Truman Blvd. in Festus that used to house a grocery store. That work is expected to wrap up by March, said Sue Curfman, Compass’ senior vice president of regional corporate services in Jefferson […]
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department said shortly after noon, a man entered their lobby and "suggested a possible injury" to his father in Manchester.
ALTON – The City of Alton and New Frontier Materials wish to provide an update regarding the sinkhole incident that recently occurred in Gordon Moore Park due to mine subsidence. These are the comments submitted by Alton Mayor David Goins: "New Frontier Materials has successfully completed surface core drilling in four designated areas of the park, with three of those sites located directly adjacent to the sinkhole. This essential drilling work was conducted to better understand the subsurface conditions and identify the cause of the sinkhole. "The rock and soil samples collected during the drilling process have been sent to a certified lab for thorough analysis, and we expect to receive the results within this month. The findings will be critical for New Frontier Materials' consultants as they develop a comprehensive final report outlining the cause of the sinkhole, as well as a detailed repair plan. "While we anticipate the completion of the final report by February, we want
Update: We did it! The threshold has been passed and the game will go into production! You can still back the campaign through midnight tonight, but thank you to everyone who backed us! I know I posted earlier today about a lovely review of One Billion Users, our exciting new social media card game which, […]
From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: Dardenne Prairie’s 2025 budget was approved at the Dec. 4 Board of Aldermen meeting. Projected revenues for the year were $8.52 million, showing a projected 7% increase from 2024 to 2025 primarily due to additional revenue for court fines and grant funding for road projects. Sources of revenue include the following: […]
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