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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are announcing changes to management responsibilities at the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area . About 2,600 acres at Eckert’s Woods and Speaker Lake sub-impoundments will be returned to the USACE for wildlife management efforts. Prior to the management change, IDNR will take immediate action to remove the bridge at Eckert’s Woods. The primary access bridge to the area has failed due to frequent flood events, age, and natural deterioration. Demolition of the bridge is required to ensure public safety and avoid blocking the flow of the creek. The primary goal of the management change is to better focus limited IDNR funds on areas protected by the existing levee and water control system in sub-impoundments 1 and 2, and to allow the Corps of Engineers to focus its efforts on the rehabilitation necessary to make these areas manageable again. “IDNR

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Key Takeaways: A recent study warns that millions of young adults could face hearing loss due to unsafe listening habits. The biggest threats to our hearing are live music events and personal listening devices. Experts recommend wearing ear plugs, turn down the music and give your ears a break. Chris Workman, an audiologist with OSF HealthCare, loves to crank up his music from time to time. But since it’s his profession, he knows the dangers of loud noise and the lasting impact it can have on his hearing. “It stirs some emotion. It gets you pumped up,” says Dr. Workman. “It gets you if you're working out, you might crank some music. Some folks will listen to music for other emotions. Maybe they're feeling a different way, and cranking a song will bring them out of that depression or whatever they're going through.” But our listening habits could be doing more harm than good. Especially for younger people. A recent study published in

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Officers were called at about 7:10 p.m. to the scene on Coleman Street, police said.

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, again pressed U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin today on his decision to revoke a long-sought guilty plea deal between prosecutors and defendants accused of perpetrating the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. Secretary Austin revoked the deal two days after it was announced despite two years of negotiations, a move that frustrated victims’ families and put them through emotional whiplash. Durbin pressed Secretary Austin to secure closure for the families by reconsidering his attempted revocation of the plea bargains in August, which Secretary Austin acknowledged. Ultimately, Secretary Austin has continued to push forward, despite the military commission judge ruling that Austin does not have the authority to revoke the plea agreements. Approved by the Convening Authority of the military commissions, the deal would have been a significant step toward

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School Principal Tim McChristian is pleased to announced that 16 students from the Granite City High School graduating class of 2025 have been designated as 2025-26 Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, as announced by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). The students will be recognized at the Granite City Community Unit School District #9 School Board Meeting on January 14, 2025. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission , the state’s college access and financial aid agency, confers this important recognition of academic achievement to exceptional Illinois high school students annually. This year, more than 16,500 honorees join the other outstanding students who have been honored since the designation was first introduced in 1958. 2025-26 GCHS Illinois State Scholars: Trenton Clutts LilyRose Cockrum Molly Hang Bailey Hanks Rhys Kaminski Elijah Kolb Savannah Kujawa Cleison Miranda-Gomez

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Neon Greens, Josh Smith's quick-service salad concept in The Grove, uses a hydroponic growing method to grow its own lettuce on site. Here's how his theatrical training led him to become an entrepreneur.

Timothée Chalamet can’t quite believe that Bob Dylan has commented about his portrayal of Dylan in the upcoming film A Complete Unknown.On Wednesday, Dylan tweeted about the film, noting that Timothée is…

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Crews are planning to demolish an old pedestrian bridge for Barnes-Jewish Hospital this weekend, which will prompt some traffic shutdowns near the hospital until the demolition is complete.

The suspect vehicle drove over the strips near Mason and Clayton roads and came to a stop a short time later.

SOUTH ROXANA — The Village of South Roxana is thrilled to invite families to its Annual Christmas Event for Kids, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at South Roxana Village Hall. This heartwarming celebration is packed with activities to make the holiday season special for children and families alike. Kids can look forward to: Meeting Santa Claus and taking photos Enjoying hot cocoa and food Creating fun crafts at crafting stations, including Christmas ornaments, bird feeders, and coloring pages Taking home a goodie bag filled with holiday treats This event is made possible by the incredible collaboration between the South Roxana Dads Club, South Roxana Women’s Auxiliary, American Legion, and American Legion Women’s Auxiliary. These organizations have come together with the shared goal of supporting the children and families of South Roxana and celebrating the holiday season as a united community. Mayor TJ Callahan expressed his pride in the event

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WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers railed against what they called “woke” curriculum in schools during a Wednesday hearing in a U.S. House education panel, the latest example of culture wars rocking public education policy. The hearing brought “critical race theory” to the forefront. The academic framework focuses on the social construction of race and has drawn strong […]

An hours-long standoff Thursday morning has ended peacefully, authorities tell FOX 2.

The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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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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He's always in a New York State of Mind, but Billy Joel will be playing New Jersey next summer for the first time in years.He and Stevie Nicks have booked…

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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