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Help Hope Bloom In Spring: Give Blood Or Platelets With Red Cross

12 hours 3 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS — In April, the American Red Cross asks people to keep patients top of mind by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. The need for blood doesn’t take a spring break, and acting now can ensure blood is available in the coming weeks at medical centers. Regular donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to make days brighter this spring for those in need. April is National Volunteer Month, and the Red Cross

Attorney General Raoul Opposes Department Of Justice Attempt To Weaken Attorney Disciplinary Process

12 hours 8 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to limit state bar disciplinary proceedings related to alleged ethical misconduct by DOJ attorneys. “The licensing and regulation of lawyers has been handled by the states since the nation’s founding,” Raoul said. “It is crucial that attorneys, especially those serving the public, are held to an unbiased

A day after Iran-US ceasefire declared, doubts linger amid continuing Gulf strikes

12 hours 30 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — The United States and Iran both claimed victory Wednesday, a day after agreeing to a two-week conditional ceasefire, though doubts loomed following continued strikes across the Gulf nations and an indication by Iran that it will continue to control the Strait of Hormuz, a major passage for one-fifth of the world’s oil and […]
Ashley Murray

Way To Overcome Exam Fears This Spring

12 hours 33 minutes ago
It’s a common experience for kids and young adults: getting nervous before the big test in school. After all, tests are the way we prove we know things. And the grades we get on them partly determine our life opportunities. Lisa Lawrence, MSW, a licensed clinical social worker at OSF HealthCare, says test anxiety can impact all ages. She’s sharing some ways to cope and walk away with that A+. Causes and symptoms First, Lawrence breaks down why test anxiety happens. “People

Madison County Man Arrested After Alton Standoff

12 hours 56 minutes ago
ALTON - Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after a standoff that followed a reported domestic disturbance Thursday morning, April 2, 2026, at a home in Alton, authorities said. Henson remains in custody at the Madison County Jail, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office charged the suspect, Bilejo W. Henson, with: Home Invasion (Class X Felony) Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony) Aggravated