MADISON COUNTY — Ann Badasch, Regent of the Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, took part in a hands-on workshop focused on the proper cleaning of tombstones. The event was organized by the Ninian Edward Chapter and held recently at Vaughn Cemetery in Madison County, Illinois. The workshop aimed to provide participants with practical knowledge and techniques to preserve historic gravestones respectfully and effectively. By engaging in this training, members of the DAR chapters hope to contribute to the maintenance and care of local historic sites.
JERSEYVILLE – In conjunction with Jerseyville Banking Center, CNB Bank & Trust, and Jersey State Bank, JCHS has selected their “Students of the Month.” The recipients for the month of September include Makenna Brunaugh (grade 10) and Trevor Tucker (11), who are being congratulated by Bradley Heitzig of Jerseyville Banking Center; Trey Cope (9) and Harmony Jantzen (8), who are being congratulated by Maranda Schnieder of CNB Bank & Trust; and Ava Little, who is being congratulated by Ashlen Scott of Jersey State Bank. F.O.C.U.S. (Finding One Clearly Unique Student) is a program which acknowledges a student each week for academic or kindness. Each week. teachers may recognize students who have performed well in their classes by selecting them as F.O.C.U.S. students for that particular week. The selection of a “Student of the Month” is based upon the number of F.O.C.U.S. nominations, which a student receives for a given month. For receiving the highest number
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) allocated $2 million to Habitat for Humanity of Illinois (HFHIL) to administer a new round of the Community Impact Fund, a program that helps working families, especially in Central and Southern Illinois, buy a home. The program is expected to create 100 new homeowners across Illinois. "Homeownership is the foundation of strong, stable communities, but too many hardworking families are shut out by rising costs and limited access to credit,” said IHDA Executive Director Kristin Faust. “By partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Illinois, IHDA is making sure that more families across our state can put down roots, build wealth, and create brighter futures. This investment is about more than homes; it’s about opportunity, stability, and hope." The Community Impact Fund provides down payment assistance in the form of forgivable grants, reducing barriers that prevent many families from qualifying for traditional
SPRINGFIELD – The historic treasures at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum don’t simply document Lincoln’s life. They also reveal his impact on the people of his era and the generations since – something the ALPLM is examining in an exciting new book and a museum exhibition that opened Friday. The book, “Lincoln: A Life and Legacy that Defined a Nation in 100 Objects,” puts the spotlight on some of America’s most famous documents and artifacts but also includes lesser-known items that reveal surprising moments in Lincoln’s life or connect us to the people he fought for. Readers will see gorgeous photographs of objects that offer insight on Lincoln’s family life, his remarkable political rise, the painful decisions he made as commander in chief and the lives transformed by the Civil War and the end of slavery. The authors of the book are Christina Shutt, the ALPLM’s executive director, and Dr. Ian Hunt, the
President Donald Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago, where the government said Border Patrol agents shot and injured a woman while firing at someone who tried to run them over. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the [...]
With the agency no longer collecting emissions data from polluting companies, attention is turning to whether climate NGOs have the tools — and legal right — to fulfill this EPA function.
This week will bring near seasonal averages with a cold front moving through Monday night into Tuesday, resulting in scattered showers and storms, followed by a return of 70s and overnight temps in the 40s and 50s.
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Post-Dispatch will cease printing its Monday edition starting the week of November 3rd, moving to a digital-only format for that day. Subscribers will still have access to the full newspaper online on Mondays, while printed editions will continue to be delivered from Tuesday through Sunday. In a social media [...]
Firefighters in South St. Louis battled a massive house fire early Sunday morning on Eichelberger Street, and it remains unclear if anyone was injured in the blaze.
After using lobbyists, campaign donations and a legal gray area to operate in bars and gas stations for years with no oversight, a trial is shedding light on the pioneer of Missouri's so-called 'no-chance' games.
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