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BELLEVILLE - October is Respect Life Month and Caritas Family Solutions is shining a light on its adoption program which helps families and expectant mothers across Southern Illinois. Making the difficult decision to go through an adoption program when expecting a child can often be overwhelming, but the agency provides counseling and works with the birth parents in a variety of ways. Melyssa Frederick, Caritas Family Solutions Adoption Program Manager, has more than two decades of experience in adoption. Frederick said the agency is unique not only because of its size and reach but because of its approach. “The program has seen firsthand how impactful it can be for expectant mothers to know we are in their corner while deciding if they would like to make an adoption plan,” said Frederick. “When adoption is being considered, our staff walks with the mothers to help them decide what they would like their adoption journey to look like. For example, we had a mother

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Billy Joel's Long Island mansion, nicknamed MiddleSea, is on the market for just under $50 million. But one reason why the Piano Man says he's unloading the 26-acre property is…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s online Winter Session enables current and visiting students to continue their path toward graduation by enrolling for one of the many accelerated, three-week courses taught entirely online. Registration for Winter Session opens Monday, Oct. 28. Classes begin on Monday, Dec. 16, and will conclude on Jan. 5, 2025. Due to the accelerated timeline, students are expected to dedicate significant time to their coursework each day and to limit themselves to completing one course during the three-week period. Winter Session features more than 70 introductory, upper-division and graduate-level courses in a variety of disciplines such as applied communications, medical terminology, psychology, criminal justice studies, art and more. Students can complete courses from anywhere in the U.S. with reliable internet access and a computer that meets connectivity requirements . Students from other institutions may take SIUE courses

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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) have temporarily waived the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration and motor fuel use tax (MFUT) single trip permitting for qualified motor vehicles engaged in interstate disaster relief efforts as a result of Hurricanes Milton & Helene. The suspension, pursuant to 35 ILCS 505/13a.4 and 13a.5 , is effective from October 11, 2024, through November 09, 2024. "Here in Illinois, we understand the devastating effects of climate change and we’re here to support ongoing relief efforts in any way we can,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “That’s why my administration is suspending IFTA/MFUT requirements for vehicles providing aid to those affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. This temporary suspension will expedite the delivery of crucial resources to families in need.” Operators of qualified motor vehicles traveling into or through Illinois responding

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Despite an encouraging national dip in the past year, overdose deaths are still on the rise in many Western states as the epicenter of the nation’s continuing crisis shifts toward the Pacific Coast, where deadly fentanyl and also methamphetamine are finding more victims. Overdose deaths remain sharply higher since 2019. Many states are working on […]

ST. LOUIS - October is Child Loss Awareness Month, and nonprofit organization Just Enduring is sharing their co-founders’ personal stories of grief and meaningful ways to support bereaved parents this month and beyond. One of these meaningful ways is joining Just Enduring in the Wave of Light at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15, 2024, a global event where candles are lit in remembrance and awareness of every child held in hearts instead of arms. The nonprofit will also be a vendor at Día de los Muertos at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park on November 2 and November 3, 2024. Just Enduring Co-founders Ben and Lara Gillham, along with Co-founders Nick and Martha McGeehon, started the organization after the heartbreaking loss of their infants. They work to ensure other bereaved parents have the immediate resources and support they need to navigate their grief journeys. Just Enduring , a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families who have experienced the loss of a

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The sale, for $1, would be contingent on the acquisition of Pittsburgh-based United States Steel Corp., whose Granite City Works is in St. Louis' Metro East.

The event will celebrate Downtown St. Louis' food scene with deals and offers from more than 30 restaurants.

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ALTON - Approximately 150 local kids came to the SIU School of Dental Medicine for free comprehensive dental care as part of the annual “Give Kids a Smile Day.” On Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, local families could enjoy games, balloon animals, temporary tattoos and educational activities as they waited for their dental appointments. Third- and fourth-year School of Dental Medicine (SDM) students and residents performed the dental exams under faculty supervision. “It’s a great outreach opportunity for us, and it really helps connect our student population, but also the SDM community at large, with the local community,” said Dr. Katie Kosten, Director of Community Dentistry. “We know a lot of our patients in the community have a hard time accessing dental care, so this is an opportunity for them to maybe get something addressed that they haven’t been able to, at no cost.” Kosten explained that the students first addressed any pain that patient

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One deputy underwent surgery and is in critical condition. The other is in stable condition.

The recent CrowdStrike outage showed governments and businesses can be widely affected by computer changes.

Music was available all along re St. Francois during the Fall Fesstival Oct. 13                    Bill Peek’s group had them dancing in the parking lot.       Men of Harmoy (green shirts) are regulars at the Fall Festival.                                         Wine and chese  was served with soft jazz […]

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Bath and Body Works has discontinued a candle labeled “Snowed In” after social media users criticized its design for resembling a Ku Klux Klan hood. The candle, which featured a stylized paper snowflake on its label, drew widespread attention when commenters noted its resemblance to the robes worn by members of the KKK, a group identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as one of the oldest and most notorious hate organizations in the United States. The controversy emerged shortly after the candle was made available for sale. Following the backlash, Bath and Body Works removed the product from its website and retail locations. In a statement to CNN, the company emphasized that the design was “unintentional” and expressed regret for any offense caused. “At Bath and Body Works, we are committed to listening to our teams and customers, and committed to fixing any mistakes we make—even those that are unintentional like this one,” a company spokesperson

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COLLINSVILLE — The Southwestern Illinois Board of REALTORS is set to host its Annual Taste of SIBR event on Nov. 13, 2024, at the Madison County Fireman’s Hall in Collinsville. The event is open to the public and aims to foster community spirit while supporting local food pantries. Mackenzie Menn, the Marketing and Communications Director for the event, highlighted the purpose, stating, "This event is a wonderful way to spread community while those attending get to try various options of food from our vendors all while supporting over 11 different Food Pantries in our local counties." The Taste of SIBR will feature a diverse array of food vendors, including City Scoops Ice Cream and Bella Milano, offering attendees a chance to sample various culinary delights. "We had such a variety of vendors at this event, from City Scoops Ice Cream to Bella Milano salad and toasted ravioli; we have it all," Menn noted. The proceeds from the event will be donated to support over 11 foo

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Investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol have released their report on Sunday's fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 44.

Big Lots announced store closings Monday for the sixth week in a row.