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IDPH Spotlights the Power of Prevention During "30 Days of Public Health" in April

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SPRINGFIELD – For the third year, the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) will recognize “30 Days of Public Health” throughout the month of April. The initiative is designed to raise awareness of the role public health plays in keeping all Illinois communities healthy and safe. The April observance expands National Public Health Week into a month-long effort and coincides with National Minority Health Month, highlighting the importance of advancing health equity and showcasing

Vitality Women's Clinic Offers Parenting Classes and Resource Shop

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GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic will host their annual fundraising dinner next weekend, but their work continues all year long. On Friday, April 10, 2026, community members can attend the banquet at Lewis and Clark Community College to raise money for Vitality. Executive Director Jackie Duty and Patient Services Coordinator Stephanie Stupperich shared that Vitality aims to help individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies make the choice that is right for them. “Fear of

Rep. Davidsmeyer: Illinois House Prepares for Crucial Bill Debates and Votes

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. - The next two weeks will see a flurry of action on hundreds of bills that have advanced to the House floor, with many debates and votes being taken. Below I highlight a couple of bills I passed out of committee that should receive a House vote before the Third Reading Deadline. There’s an old saying around the Capitol that a bad bill is never truly dead. Once again, the gun grabbers in the Democrat majority attempted to push through several anti-Second Amendment bills

100 Years Ago: IL League of Women Voters Leader Visits Alton Ahead of St. Louis's National Convention

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ALTON - Emily Taft, field secretary for the Illinois League of Women Voters, visited Alton on March 31, 1926, and met with a number of local women. The annual meeting of the National League of Women Voters was scheduled for April 14 – 21, 1926, in St. Louis. Many Alton women belonged to the state organization and planned to attend the national convention, so Taft’s visit to Alton was to coordinate those plans and encourage attendance at the convention. “The purpose of the

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

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SPRINGFIELD – The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence ( NCADD ) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month every April to “increase public awareness, provide education, and advocate for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to support individuals and communities affected by substance use issues.” This month recognizes individuals struggling with alcoholism and the negative effects of alcohol. It also aims to raise awareness and eliminate harmful stigmas

Easter Brunch

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This Easter, The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza invites hotel guests and St. Louis-area residents to celebrate the holiday with an elevated brunch buffet experience at its acclaimed on-site restaurant, […]

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One Deceased, Four Injured: Police Probe Deadly Head-On Wrong-Way Collision April 3, 2026

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating a wrong-way, head-on crash late Friday, April 3, 2026, on Lewis & Clark Boulevard near Highway 67 that killed a 23-year-old woman and injured four others. Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward. The crash happened at 10:44 p.m. Friday, April 3, in the northbound lanes of Lewis & Clark Boulevard near Highway 67 in St. Louis County, Missouri, according to St. Louis Police. Officers from the St. Louis County Police Department’s

Letter To The Editor: Alton Police Seek Sponsors for 35th Annual Cardinals, Kids, and Cops Event

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Letter To The Editor: I am Sergeant Ferguson with the Alton Police Department. We have participated in this event for the past 35 years and are trying to inform local businesses and citizens who might be interested in attending a baseball game. This is the first year we are reaching out to local businesses to see if they would like to donate tickets that could be given to Alton School District children and their families to enjoy with us. I have attached the community partner request (for businesse