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Victim identified in Sunday's deadly shooting near ISU campus

1 year 2 months ago
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- An 18-year-old Oak Lawn man was killed early Sunday near the Illinois State University campus, the county coroner said. In a news release, McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder said Randell E. Glass died of multiple gun-shot wounds during an incident that accrued in the 300 block of North Main Street shortly [...]
Andy Kravetz

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Ends 2024 Season With Mission #72

1 year 2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Land of Lincoln Honor Flight ends our 2024 flying season with Mission #72 on October 15, 2024. Mission #72 will serve 92 Veterans including two Korean Era veterans and 90 Vietnam era veterans from 53 Illinois hometowns of Auburn, Aviston, Bartelso, Blue Mound, Breese, Camargo, Cantrall, Carlinville, Carlyle, Carterville, Centralia, Chapin, Charleston, Collinsville, Decatur, East Peoria, Effingham, Farine, Forrest Franklin, Gibson City, Gillespie, Girard, Godfrey, Greenup, Highland, Hillsboro, Homer, Jacksonville, Kappa, LeRoy, Litchfield, Mascoutah, Mason City, Mattoon, Moweaqua, Mt Pulaski, Mt Zion, New Baden, Newman, Paris, Pontiac, Riverton, Springfield, Teutopolis, Texico, Thomasboro, Trenton, Troy, Tuscola, Vandalia, Watson and Xenia. Our October 15th veterans represent all branches of the military. These Veterans and their Guardians will report October 15, 2024 to the Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport at 4 a.m. to travel to Washington DC on a chartered Sun Country

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OSF Medical Group in Alton Welcomes Second Cardiology Nurse Practitioner Mary Goetten  

1 year 2 months ago
ALTON – OSF Medical Group in Alton is pleased to announce the addition of a second cardiology nurse practitioner to its staff to better serve the ever-increasing demand of cardiology needs of Riverbend region residents. Margy Goetten, NP, RN, MSN, BSN, is accepting new cardiology patients to ensure continued access for patients in need of cardiology care at OSF Medical Group - Cardiology, located at OSF Saint Anthony’s Medical Office Building, Suite 305, #2 Saint Anthony’s Way, in Alton. Goetten will see patients Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ms. Goetten, NP, offers her patients a variety of specialty cardiology services encompassing (but not limited to): Chest pain Hypertension High cholesterol Heart failure Coronary artery disease Hyperlipidemia Atrial fibrillation Goetten’s cardiology clinical experience also includes: High acuity cardiovascular surgery patient care management Assess and care management for cardiothoracic surgery

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St. Louis Negro League Museum making progress on development

1 year 2 months ago
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is making progress in its development to be placed in north St. Louis, with the museum aiming to highlight the history of the Negro Leagues and its history in St. Louis, including its players and their contributions to the game and the country.
Nick Gladney

ST County Senior Resource Fair

1 year 2 months ago

Saint Louis County Hosts Senior Resource Fair in Conjunction with Senior Tax Freeze Application Saint Louis County is excited to announce a Senior Resource Fair happening on October 1 and 2 at Northwest Crossings, coinciding with the launch of the County’s Senior Tax Freeze application. The event both days to be held from 8:30-4 will […]

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Madison County: Lane Closure on I-55/70 NB

1 year 2 months ago
COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound I-55/70 at the exit to Illinois 157 Collinsville/Edwardsville exit (Exit 11) beginning Tuesday, October 1, at 7 a.m., weather permitting. The left lane and the NB entrance ramp from Illinois 157 will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the bridge over Illinois 157. A detour will be marked to assist travelers to access northbound I-55/70 from Illinois 157. The NB I-55/70 Exit Ramp to Illinois 157 will remain open during construction. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits,

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Biden pledges federal help for states in the Southeast stricken by catastrophic storm

1 year 2 months ago
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden pledged Monday that the federal government would help people throughout the Southeast recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath, and said he expects to ask Congress for emergency funding in the weeks ahead. “I’m here to tell every single survivor in these impacted areas that we will […]
Jennifer Shutt

Soccer Star Jude Keller Celebrated for Outstanding Performances, He Is A Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of Month

1 year 2 months ago
ALTON - Jude Thomas Keller, a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, has been recognized for his outstanding achievements in soccer. Keller's accolades include being named to the first team conference, receiving the Marquette Player of the Year award, being honored as the Athlete of the Week by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and earning the Player of the Month award. He is now recognized as a Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete of Month for Marquette. Keller, who has been playing soccer since the age of 3, expressed his gratitude toward those who have supported him throughout his journey. "I want to thank my parents, Brett and Dawn Keller, my teammates, and my coaches," Keller said. His coach, Brian Hoener, has played a significant role in his development as a player. Playing soccer has been a transformative experience for Keller. "When I am on the field, I feel like all my worries disappear, and I just play," he said. The sport has also imparted valuable life lessons.

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FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for 2024-2025 Season

1 year 2 months ago
The fall virus season is upon us, and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration just approved one of the newest tools to protect Americans from severe illness. The updated COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be available at pharmacies around the country from now to the coming weeks. The mRNA vaccine is not a booster, says Doug Kasper, MD, an infectious disease specialist with OSF HealthCare. He says it’s recommended for a much broader portion of the population. "The vaccine is now recommended for everybody 6 months and older as a one-time, once-a-year vaccine," Dr. Kasper says. “The vaccine has been updated. For people who are at really high risk, those 65 and older or with respiratory conditions, they may get a second shot. This would be in a six-month interval in the springtime.” Does the vaccine prevent me from getting COVID-19? The quick answer? No, much like you find with the annual influenza vaccine. "The vaccine seeks to protect severe outcomes associated

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Mary J. Blige set to perform in St. Louis this spring

1 year 2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - R&B legend Mary J. Blige is set to perform in St. Louis as she embarks on her 27-date "The For My Fans Tour." The concert will be held at the Enterprise Center on March 12, 2025, and will also feature R&B stars NE-YO and Mario. This is the first time Blige has [...]
Nick Gladney