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Real ID rules for domestic flights begins Wednesday

1 year 5 months ago
On May 7, the new federal Real ID requirements for flying domestically in the United States begin, and the Department of Homeland Security's website directs individuals to the DMV's page for a list of required identifiers.
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Belleville, Caseyville, Fairview Heights, Batchtown, Troy, Females Named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts

1 year 5 months ago
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce that twelve girls were named Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Sunday, April 27. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts are awarded a scholarship for demonstrating their extraordinary leadership in the Girl Scout Movement, in school, and in their communities. Along with sharing their achievements and contributions, girls who apply for the scholarship submit an essay entitled “What Girl Scouts Means to Me” along with a reference letter. Outstanding Graduating Girl Scout Scholarships are funded from proceeds from the annual United We Lead Gala. Congratulations to this year’s Outstanding Graduating Girl Scouts! Kaylee Asher Belleville, Illinois Troop #74 Kyleigh Bagby Belleville, Illinois Troop #74 Riley Baldwin Fairview Heights, Illinois Troop #177 Violet Barnett Troy, Illinois Troop #578 Olivia Brodbeck Batchtown, Illinois

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Senior Services Plus Announces 2025 "Success In Aging" Gala

1 year 5 months ago
ALTON – Senior Services Plus is excited to announce its third annual gala “Success in Aging” scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 5:30–9 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Community College Commons. This event will honor outstanding organizations making a difference in the community, including Corporate Partner Honorees- Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery and US Foods; Community Partner Honorees- 1st MidAmerica Credit Union and Marillac Mission Fund; Community Hero Honorees- Illinois Department on Aging and Madison County Community Development; and volunteers from Hope Lutheran Church. As we prepare for this year’s gala, we are reminded of the values that guide our mission. “The way we treat our children in the dawn of their lives and the way we treat our elderly in the twilight of their lives is a measure of the quality of a nation,” said Hubert Humphrey. This sentiment reflects our strong commitment to providing essential support and services

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Cathie Wells Always Knew Her Path Lies in Education

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BETHALTO - Cathie Wells believes she was “destined” to work in education. Wells is a fourth grade teacher at Meadowbrook Intermediate School in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. Over the past 31 years at Meadowbrook, she has taught third and fourth grade, and she has enjoyed every minute. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she’s celebrating a great career in the field she loves. “I enjoy hearing my fourth graders’ laughter and seeing their smiles every day,” Wells said. “Those are the students that have made my job so fulfilling.” Wells always knew she wanted to work with children. When she got her first job as a teacher’s aide, she realized she was on the right track. Since then, she has spent the last few decades working with 9- and 10-year-olds in Bethalto and feeling certain that she is in the perfect field for her. She loves watching the kids experience “lightbulb” moments, when they finally

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Congresswoman Robin Kelly Launches U.S. Senate Campaign

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PARK FOREST – Today, Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced she is running to succeed Senator Dick Durbin in the United States Senate. Robin is a mom, a former mental health counselor, and a relentless advocate for safety and public health, who since 2013 has represented Illinoisans from urban, suburban, and rural communities in Congress. Now, Robin is running for the U.S. Senate to make Illinois safer from crime and gun violence, to lower costs for families, and tackle health inequities. “Every day, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Congressional Republicans are targeting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and passing policies that raise costs for Illinois families, small businesses, and farmers,” said Congresswoman Robin Kelly. “This moment requires proven leaders who have the experience to take on the toughest battles. I’ve never backed down – not from gun lobbyists, not from MAGA extremists, and certainly not from a fight for what’s right.”

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One Detained, One Released After Granite City Fistfight-Turned-Shooting

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GRANITE CITY – Two St. Louis residents face the same set of felony charges after a “planned fistfight” in Granite City turned into a shooting. Devon J.L. Kilbert, 20, and Antonio M. Kilbert, 20, both of St. Louis, were each charged on April 25, 2025 with Class X felony counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and Class 4 felony counts of aggravated unlawful possession of weapons. On April 23, 2025, Devon allegedly shot the victim, causing injury and great bodily harm to the victim. While Devon is accused of actually committing the shooting, Antonio was also charged because Devon is reportedly considered “one for who is legally responsible.” Devon’s possession of a Glock 23 handgun, and Antonio’s possession of a Glock 29 handgun, were unlawful as neither individual had a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card or Concealed Carry License (CCL) at the time of the offense. A petition to deny Devon’s pretrial release

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