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SIUE Launches One Few University-Based Samoan Language Courses In U.S.

2 months ago
BELLEVILLE — As many Indigenous and Pacific Island languages face declining use among younger generations, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is helping preserve one of the world's oldest living Polynesian languages through one of the few university-based Samoan language courses offered in the United States. Samoan 101, taught by educator and social media language advocate Viliamu (William) Fanene, entered its second week this Tuesday at SIUE's Belleville campus. The course brings

Special ed, civil rights to be shifted out of Trump’s shrinking Department of Education

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education announced sweeping efforts Tuesday to outsource its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, in another major step by President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the department. The Department of Health and Human Services will administer programs under the Education Department’s Office of Special Education […]
Shauneen Miranda

Republicans in US Senate left in dark by Trump on Iran deal, but want details and a vote

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators from both political parties said Tuesday they had yet to see the text of the deal Trump administration officials struck over the weekend to end the war in Iran, though several indicated any final agreement will require their approval.  Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said administration officials have signaled they […]
Jennifer Shutt

Jersey Summer STEM Class Turns Renewable Energy Lessons Into Action

2 months 1 week ago
JERSEYVILLE — Eighth-grade students in the Summer STEM class at Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recently completed a sustainable energy unit by designing and building windmill models from recycled and repurposed materials, applying lessons on renewable energy and environmental protection through a hands-on project. The project focused on wind energy as students demonstrated their understanding of the topic through model building. Jersey Community School District

Peace Works - a Market with a Mission - Announces Closing After 13 Years in Business

2 months 1 week ago
ELSAH – Owner Julie Connoyer recently announced the upcoming closure of her Elsah business “Peace Works – a Market with a Mission.” After nearly six years with “Peace of Quiche — a Cafe with a Cause” in Grafton and over seven years at Peace Works in Elsah, Julie is moving on. There are several reasons for her decision, including the current tariffs on imported fair trade goods. “The tariff impact on some of our poorest countries has hurt my missio

Cahokia Heights Fire Boosts Community Engagement With New Intern

2 months 1 week ago
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Cahokia Heights Fire Department has added Janiya as its new digital media intern, according to comments attributed to Cahokia Heights Police Chief Dr. Thomas L. Trice, who said she will help document the department’s growth and keep the community informed and engaged. Trice, who was appointed to lead the consolidated police department in May 2025, said Janiya joins the department with “an impressive educational background,” including a bachelor’s

Riverbend East Rotary Club Foundation Gives $15,000 for Keasler Recreation Center Signboard

2 months 1 week ago
EAST ALTON — The Riverbend East Rotary Club Foundation recently presented a $15,000 check to East Alton Parks District Director Gabby Stalcup and Mayor Darren Carlton for the purchase and installation of an electronic signboard at the Keasler Recreation Center. The presentation took place in East Alton, where the donation was used to support the signboard project at the recreation center. The foundation also said it will identify and fund community projects over the next two years in