EDWARDSVILLE/SPRINGFIELD - One positive development in the health care industry post-pandemic is the expansion of virtual care services. Greater access benefits patients and providers, bridging gaps to make a virtual visit convenient and secure. Health care providers and staff using telehealth in their practices – or who would like to – will learn about the latest innovations and developments in this evolving branch of medical care at SIU Medicine’s 2024 Telehealth Conference on Tuesday, October 29. The all-day event can be attended virtually or in person at Memorial Learning Center’s MG Nelson Family Auditorium, 228 W. Miller St. in Springfield. Medical experts will lead sessions on telehealth legislation, policies and compliance issues. Presenters will also share case examples of telehealth’s uses within specialty and hospital care, providers' perspectives on telehealth, and research and practical applications. The conference is designed for telehealth
BELLEVILLE — Students and volunteers from Belleville East High School's First Priority group participated in a Mobile Packing Event recently, where they packed more than 91,000 meals for those in need. The event, held at a local venue, aimed to support Feed My Starving Children, an organization dedicated to providing nutritious meals to children worldwide. Volunteers worked together to assemble meal packets, contributing to a larger effort to combat hunger both locally and globally. The initiative is part of Belleville East First Priority's commitment to community service and helping those in need. The substantial number of meals packed highlights the dedication of the students and volunteers who took part in the event. As a Christian nonprofit organization, Feed My Starving Children is called to feed children who are hungry in body and spirit. FMSC volunteers come from all walks of life from family, co-workers, students and strangers to help feed starving children.
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey and Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project are working with youth volunteers to help plant trees at two Parks in Godfrey at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024. The Tree Planting is made possible thanks to a Recover, Replant, Restore! grant from Trees Forever . “Planting native trees adds diversity to Godfrey’s tree canopy and will provide food and shelter for wildlife in our Parks,” says Chris Logan, Director of Godfrey Parks . “Trees provide critical shade amidst an ever-warming climate, improve air quality, and are essential to our ecosystems. We’re grateful to Trees Forever for providing funding to plant more trees in Godfrey, and look forward to working with volunteers on October 18 to add more trees to our landscape that will benefit our community for years to come.” The Recover, Replant, Restore! grant is funded through a partnership between Trees Forever, the Illinois Department of Natural
Over the summer we noted how the brunchlords in charge of Paramount (CBS) decided to eliminate decades of MTV News journalism and Comedy Central history as part of their ongoing and utterly mindless “cost saving” efforts. It was just the latest casualties in an ever-consolidating and very broken U.S. media business routinely run by some of the least competent […]
WOOD RIVER - The annual Downtown Trick or Treat event is set to return to Wood River from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024. Local businesses will welcome children from the area to walk along Ferguson Avenue and collect treats at participating locations. Kristen Burns, Executive Director of the Wood River Business Alliance, noted the community spirit surrounding the event. "Everyone has a lot of fun at this event, and we get great participation from businesses as well as the community. We start stocking up on candy pretty early," she said. The event sees participation from local businesses, churches, and emergency services, contributing to a festive atmosphere. Mayor Tom Stalcup emphasized the safety and community engagement aspects of the event. Stalcup said: "The downtown trick or treat is a great safe experience for the community. I invite everyone to come out and participate and say hello to the downtown businesses." Stalcup also highlighted the growth of downtown Wood
The Metallica pinball machine is getting an update.A "remastered" version of the metal legends' signature game has been revealed by the company Stern Pinball, which also put together the original…
ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Department of Transporation announced on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, that the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge (I-70) is set to reopen to downtown St. Louis today after being closed for two days due to a fire at an abandoned building adjacent to the bridge. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the reopening in coordination with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) and the city of St. Louis, stating that the process will begin soon and be completed by the Wednesday evening rush hour. The Stan Musial Bridge was closed Monday evening, Oct. 14, 2024, after a significant fire broke out at a storage building in the 1800 block of North Broadway in St. Louis, directly next to the bridge. More than 40 firefighters responded to the scene, where the blaze was classified as a second-alarm fire. A battalion chief on site described the situation as a “nightmare,” emphasizing the risks posed by the fire's proximity t
In January, Winston Calvert will teach a class at the university's Brown School of Social Work — a class which had been taught by St. Louis’ aldermanic president.
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe’s bid to keep the governor’s office in GOP hands reported $2.4 million across two fundraising accounts compared to about $560,000 for House Minority Leader Crystal Quade.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Gori Law Firm, nationally recognized for representing victims of asbestos exposure, is excited to welcome several new attorneys to its team. Joining the firm’s Edwardsville office are attorneys Elizabeth Skym, Jack Woelfel, Andres Montero, Alex Enyart, Michael Cook and Teona Drake-Robinson. “With offices throughout the country, our goal is to continue to grow so that we can continue to best serve our clients and advocate for them and their families,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of the firm. “All of our new attorneys bring a distinct set of skills and experience from their backgrounds, and we’re happy to have them as part of the Gori Law family.” About Elizabeth Skym Skym received her juris doctorate in 2016 from Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. Before joining The Gori Law Firm, she represented Social Security claimants seeking disability benefits. Skym now represents clients and
The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge has reopened, days after a nearby fire forced its closure.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said the bridge reopened just before 12:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The bridge was closed in both directions starting Monday night after smoke from a vacant warehouse fire near the intersection of North Broadway and Mullanphy Street limited visibility. The bridge remained closed through the Wednesday morning rush while as the St. Louis Fire Department doused the flames…
EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is stepping up to support students from Fontbonne University as they navigate the transition following the announcement of Fontbonne’s closure after the summer 2025 term. SIUE is waiving the $40 application fee and offering a 50% tuition discount for up to six semesters for former Fontbonne students in good academic standing, starting in the Fall 2024 semester. James Monahan, Director of Graduate and International Admissions, discussed SIUE’s efforts to support Fontbonne transfer students, stating, "When we learned that Fontbonne was closing, we knew many students were progressing in their education but could not complete their degrees there. We aimed to streamline the admission process, waving application fees to expedite their transition. Our collaboration with the academic departments ensured that these students had a clear pathway to finish their degrees at SIUE." He emphasized the importance of accessibility,
A Chicago-based provider of print and digital billing and payment services is laying off 79 St. Louis-area employees and shuttering two local production facilities as it consolidates its operations.
Yesterday I showed you the Borromeo Church in the Vienna Central Cemetery and promised a follow-up someday. But there's no time like the present, so here goes. The cemetery is beautiful and perfectly maintained, as you can see in these two pictures: The tombstones are laid out with military precision and everything is kept neat ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"
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