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BELLEVILLE - Belleville Books, southern Illinois' premier independent bookstore , is hosting Grateful for Local Authors , a multi-author event featuring 10 local, self-published authors autographing their new books. This free, public event will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 1-3 p.m. Belleville Books, housed in the neo-classic lobby of a historic 1912 bank building on Belleville's Main Street, celebrates the hard work and fortitude that authors demonstrate in the creative process of conveying their dream of writing a book from dream to reality. The following authors and their new self-published books at this event Kazuko Blake, Kazuko- Sixth Grade in World War II Hiroshima Cynthia Chasteen, Mindful Movement, Language & Literacy Through the Americas Erin Litteken, The Lost Daughters of Ukraine and The Memory Keeper of Kyiv Sam Lutton, A Season in Picardy Jenna Malin, Kissing Catastrophe Larry Pearson, Balin and the Hollow Knight Patricia Sauer, Brave

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Recent sweeping changes to how the nation handles election results should prevent a repeat of the near-constitutional crisis four years ago. For months, former President Donald Trump has been laying the groundwork to challenge the results, claiming that noncitizens are voting in droves and swing-state election officials are cheating. Republicans could use those false allegations […]

ALTON - Plans for two significant new National Scenic Byway corridor activation projects are moving forward in the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois with both slated to open Spring 2026 along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway between Hartford and Grafton. The new Byway Discovery Center, a 4,500-square-foot visitor orientation facility will be constructed on a parcel of land near the mouth of Piasa Creek, on the Madison/Jersey County line, west of Alton on the Scenic Byway. The Center will feature new hardscapes including landscaping, parking with access for motor coach buses, outdoor gathering and learning areas, interpretive panels, an outdoor art installation, kiosks, a riverside trail, and kayak landing. The site is also immediately upstream of the US Army Corps of Engineers Piasa Creek Recreation Area and Boater Access. The center itself will include 1,400 square feet of permanent exhibit space, a gift shop, lecture facilities and publi

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EDWARDSVILLE — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted a roundtable with independent pharmacists, pharmacy students and faculty at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy to discuss the predatory practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Under the current system, PBMs act as middlemen between manufacturers, insurers and pharmacies - inflating drug prices at the expense of patients with complex rebate and pricing structures. In Illinois and across the country, PBMs have forced independent pharmacies to close by steering patients to PBM-affiliated pharmacies and excluding in-network pharmacies from filling prescriptions. “Today’s conversation made clear that we must take action to rein in PBMs who have gone unchecked for far too long,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “That’s exactly why I’m fighting to pass legislation to provide more transparency, accountability and guardrails to crack down

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Drummer Jason Bonham has posted a message on Instagram explaining why he sat out the last four shows of Sammy Hagar's The Best of All Worlds Tour. In his absence,…

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COLLINSVILLE - The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting a career fair Nov. 13, 2024 in Collinsville. The fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Drive. Representatives from the offices and bureaus who oversee both technical and administrative support responsibilities will be available to discuss current and upcoming employment opportunities at various IDOT locations. Attendees can learn how to apply for state jobs and attend breakout sessions. Partners from Central Management Services will be available to help explain the application process. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will have staff present to answer questions on obtaining a commercial driver’s license for positions where one is required. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs also will be available to provide guidance on programs and services for qualified veterans. While a limited number of computers will be available t

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EDWARDSVILLE - State Senator Erica Harriss was joined by local farmers and the Madison County Farm Bureau on Friday as they presented her with a Friend of Agriculture award from the Illinois Farm Bureau. “I am honored to be recognized by our local farmers and the Illinois Farm Bureau with this award,” said Senator Harriss. “Our farming community plays a vital role in the 56th District and across our state, and we must continue to find ways to support our producers moving forward.” This award honors legislators in the 103rd General Assembly who demonstrate strong support for farming and agriculture. Recipients recognize the extensive impact of Illinois' agricultural products and the essential role farmers play in providing quality food, fiber, and fuel for the state and the world. “Since taking office, Senator Harriss has shown strong support for our local farming community and continues to maintain an open line of communication with our office and beyond,&rdquo

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JERSEYVILLE - State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) is sponsoring an electronics recycling event for constituents of his district on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at the Jerseyville Community Hospital. Bring anything with a cord and anything made of metal to 400 Maple Summit Road in Jerseyville from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. “This recycling event is a great opportunity for all of us to clear up the clutter in our homes and garages for electronics that cannot be included with our everyday garbage,” explained Rep. Davidsmeyer. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of this event. Also, if you have neighbors who do not drive, offer to bring their items with you on Saturday.” Working with a local recycling company, Rep. Davidsmeyer encourages people to bring computer towers, printers, servers, switches and other technical equipment. Also accepted will be landline phones, cable T.V. boxes, cell phones, wireless modems, audio and video equipment, holiday lights, and even

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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced all income-eligible households can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane and electricity. Applications expanded today, Nov. 1, 2024, and will be accepted through Aug. 15, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. “With temperatures dropping and the winter season just weeks away, my administration is committed to keeping every family warm and safe,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Thanks to $226 million from our Help Illinois Families Program, we’re providing crucial utility support to thousands of income-eligible households. I highly encourage all eligible families to apply and get the assistance they need to stay warm this winter.” “Every family deserves a safe, secure and warm home, regardless of income,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton.

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On This Day, Nov. 4, 1963 ...The Beatles took part in the Royal Variety Performance show in London, in front of an audience that included the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret.The…

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Excited to share that Barb Flunker’s vibrant, textural, abstract oil paintings are exhibited at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, 2nd floor, now through November 8.

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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Excited to invite you to the Fall Art Exhibition & Opening on August 14, 4-7pm. at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Featured artists are Barb Flunker, Rob Niemeier and Phil […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Missouri voters, here's what you should know before heading to the polls on Nov. 5.

CHICAGO - Today is the kickoff for Open Enrollment on the Get Covered Illinois Health Insurance Marketplace, with 11 health insurance companies offering plans. Illinoisans can enroll through January 15th. "The Get Covered Illinois Marketplace has a total of 347 health plans offered throughout the state this year,” said IDOI Director Ann Gillespie. “So, we want every Illinoisan in need of health insurance coverage to know that quality, affordable, coverage is available. Our Get Covered Illinois Navigators are certified and trained to help you choose the right plan for your needs, walk you through the enrollment process, and find out if you qualify for financial assistance. Just visit GetCoveredIllinois.gov ." The Illinois Department of Insurance also released health insurance rates for the 2025 Plan Year. Plan availability and rates will vary based on where a consumer lives. In some areas of the state, consumers will see a decrease in health insurance premiums, and othe

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EDWARDSVILLE - The ebb and flow of political ramifications due to racial and economic equity gains following 1964 Landmark Civil Rights legislation, inform the need for ongoing, diligent work for civil liberties, as the country braces for the 2024 Presidential Election. The above view was held by four Southern Illinois University Edwardsville faculty members who made up the panel during Southern Illinois University (SIU) System’s Conversation of Understanding (COU), held Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room on the campus of SIUE. The topic of discission was “Delivering on Promises: The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act and Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, and the 2024 Presidential Election.” Panelists included: Anthony Cheeseboro, PhD, associate professor in the Department of History; Bryan Jack, PhD, professor and director of SIUE’s Universities Studying Slavery Initiative in the Department of History; Timothy Lewis, PhD,

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Records show the state Department of Revenue changed its policy within hours of hearing backlash from Republican officials over a transgender woman with a female driver’s license.

At a rally for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in Atlanta Sunday, Michael Stipe sang an R.E.M. classic with an unlikely musician backing him up: Jon Bon Jovi.In fan-captured footage, you…

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