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Retired Marine Corps pilot Garret Biss inspires Lynn Schmidt with his personal story as a veteran and how we all need to "Be the connection."

Contributor content. Firebelly Tea's Earl Grey loose leaf tea is a popular choice right now, but what sets it apart from bagged tea?

Elon Musk’s recent claims that corporate boycotts of social media platforms are criminal reek of hypocrisy, given his own eagerness to join the #DeleteFacebook boycott just a few years ago. In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Musk publicly supported the #DeleteFacebook campaign, even going so far as to remove the official SpaceX and […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that 11 farmers and small business owners in Piatt, Madison and Macoupin Counties will receive a combined $952,249 in Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These funds will go directly to energy efficiency upgrades - namely the buildout of new solar arrays - that will lower energy bills for recipients. In total, the solar energy capacity added from this funding will generate $140,000 in energy savings per year for local businesses, and the energy generated from the new installations is enough to power 75 homes. “As our communities continue to struggle with high energy costs, the Rural Energy for America Program is making critical investments to help folks lower their power bills,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m thrilled to announce more than $950,000 in federal funding for farmers and small businesses in Piatt

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Missouri election regulators have levied a $40,000 fine against an unsuccessful St. Louis aldermanic candidate with connections to a Black empowerment group.

Authorities are investigating a threat that prompted a soft lockdown at Parkway South High School on Monday morning. Police have taken a student accused of making the threat into custody.

Countless crows call the Midwest home during the colder months. It's territory they won in a bombastic battle for survival against Illinois conservationists.

Rod Stewart will be hitting the road in 2025.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will launch his One Last Time Tour with special guest Cheap Trick on March…

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EDWARDSVILLE — Hundreds of attendees gathered on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, to celebrate the grand opening of EXO Lounge at the 2157 Center location, a new establishment aimed at enhancing the local wellness and dining scene. The grand opening of EXO Lounge could only be described as "sensational" on Saturday at the 2157 Center location in Edwardsville. EXO Lounge, owned by Gina Gamblin , features a diverse range of services including Botox treatments, a med spa, pedicures, facials, and a lounge that offers an array of food and drink options. Gamblin described the atmosphere as "a one-of-a-kind experience" in the region, likening it to "a mini vacation" for visitors. The lounge's culinary offerings are overseen by Michelin-star chef Gianni Colucci, who relocated from Switzerland to lead the kitchen. Guests at the grand opening sampled a variety of hors d'oeuvres and specialty drinks, with Colucci highlighting his commitment to using local products in his dishes. “What

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EDWARDSVILLE — Gina Gamblin, the founder and CEO of EXO, celebrated the grand opening of the new version of EXO Lounge in Edwardsville on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in her journey of resilience and determination. EXO was originally launched before the COVID-19 pandemic but faced a devastating setback when it burned to the ground just a year after its opening. Despite the challenges, Gamblin's commitment to rebuilding the business never wavered. "Today is amazing," she said at the event. "I would say I am just thankful for my team. We are very fortunate to have such a strong group." EXO Lounge distinguishes itself in the region by offering a unique combination of services, including IV therapy, body sculpting, pedicures, and facials. Dr. Trish Hurford, who works alongside Gamblin and co-owner Kelly Chase, expressed her enthusiasm for the establishment. "There is so much energy and excitement in EXO," she said. "There is nothing like it, certainly not in this

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Loops is a Fediverse TikTok alternative by the creator of Pixelfed. We try the app out for a spin, and give our honest thoughts.

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ALTON - Oasis Women’s Center has received a $25,000 donation. On Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, the Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women Metro East presented Oasis with a $25,373.07 check. This money will go toward Oasis’s services to help domestic violence survivors in the Riverbend region. “Everybody does what they can, and we’ve been able to do this,” said Margarette Trushel. “This is very direct money to us, very direct for people’s needs.” Trushel is a founding member of Oasis and has served as its executive director for the past 45 years. She explained that Oasis began with a group of women coming together to create a domestic violence program in the 1970s, with many of them donating money out of their own pockets to form Oasis. The mission resonates with the Illinois Federation of Business and Professional Women (IFBPW) Metro East chapter. As an organization, the National Federation of Business and Professional

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"Criticizing this picture would be bit like criticizing a civic institution, but the one flaw ... has been the fact that there is so little of The Fair shown."

Police said a speeding SUV was switching lanes to bypass slower traffic when it sideswiped a pickup truck and drove into the back of a semi.

JERSEYVILLE - The Medicine Shoppe, a local independent pharmacy which served Jerseyville residents for many years, announced it will be closing for business next month. Owners Ethan and Allison Vandersand made the unfortunate announcement on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. “It is with great regret that we inform you that The Medicine Shoppe in Jerseyville will be closing,” they stated. “Our last day of business will be Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.” “The last few years have been very lean times for retailers and it has only been more difficult over recent months. We deeply appreciate the years of patronage from our loyal customers and we can't thank you enough for everything you have done for us and our family.” They added that all current customers who get their prescriptions through The Medicine Shoppe will automatically have their prescriptions transferred to the CVS Pharmacy in Jerseyville. “Again, we are exceedingly grateful for your years

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