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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today it has been awarded $7.1 million in federal funds to fix electric vehicle chargers available to the public statewide. The funding, made possible through the Federal Highway Administration’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Program , helps support Gov. JB Pritzker’s goal to have 1 million EVs on the road in Illinois by 2030. “This investment will help to improve the reliability and accessibility of charging stations throughout the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Under Gov. Pritzker, IDOT is committed to modernizing transportation and expanding green practices. This award is an important step in that direction.” The grant will repair, replace or upgrade an estimated 93 Level 2 ports and 34 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports at various locations throughout the state. A complete list can be found on IDOT’s website,

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EDWARDSVILLE - Maria Mezo of Edwardsville, Ill. graduated on Dec. 9th, 2023 from Maryville University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She also became a member of the Delta Phi Tau National Honor Society ands received the Award for Excellence in Physical Therapy.

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ALTON - According to the 2023 US Physician Office Market Report, as published by BusinessWire (a Berkshire Hathaway Company), physician office visit volumes are expected to increase through 2029. Also, according to the report, the overall percentage of patient visits declined in 2020 due to the pandemic and has since risen roughly 10%, with the projection to continue to increase in 2023. OSF Medical Group can certainly attest to that projection and market conditions as 2023 brought increased physician office volumes to its Riverbend region locations in Alton, Godfrey, and Bethalto. “Our growth in 2023 was fueled by the combination of 1) employing additional primary care and specialty providers and 2) offering expanded programs and services for our patients,” says Sharon K. Tippett, Director, Physician Practices, OSF Healthcare – Alton Medical Group. “Throughout 2023 and as we begin 2024, we continue to see demand for increased access to primary care and specialty

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The nationally televised 'Drew Barrymore Show' invited Studio STL host Chelsea Haynes to celebrate St. Louis.

Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Upon Further Reflection, a collection of oil and cold wax paintings by Mark […]

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The girl didn’t tremble. She spoke with a strong and commanding voice. She owned the courtroom in Warren County. Justice was finally served.

A box truck slid and got stuck trying to get up an icy, steep hill on Dorsett Road just about 30 minutes ago.

Missouri lawmakers are pushing legislation this year requiring pornographic websites and online dating services to verify the ages of all users. Proponents say the goal is to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content online.  However, civil liberties advocates are raising red flags, arguing that the purveyors of adult entertainment content want to prevent minors from […]

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Read the latest edition of The Sky Is Rising at The Copia Institute » Twelve years ago, we released our very first research report, the Sky is Rising. Back then, in 2012, the commonly accepted wisdom was that the internet was killing various creative industries, from the music industry (especially!) to movies, TV, and books […]

What is the timeline for the icy weather near St. Louis? Freezing rain has coated the entire region in a thin glaze of ice. This has closed many schools and businesses. It appears the roads may be safer to travel on this evening as temperatures rise Monday.

On Jan. 22, 1972, a rail tanker exploded in the Alton and Southern Rail Yard in East St. Louis. More than 200 people were injured in a blast that broke windows as far away as downtown St. Louis.

A Germany-based manufacturer said it will make a multimillion-dollar investment to upgrade a Metro East copper products plant.

The deadline to submit your nomination for the St. Louis Business Journal's 2024 Innovation in Philanthropy Awards, a program that celebrates innovative partnerships between nonprofit organizations and local companies, has been extended to Monday, Jan. 29. Submit your nomination here. These awards highlight companies and organizations that are going above and beyond the standard philanthropic practices to evolve programs in our communities. In your nomination, tell us about the creative ways you're…