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Over 115 years after his death, Richard Edwards remains among the titans of nineteenth-century education in Illinois. A devoted champion of racial equality, he was never afraid to take a strong stand. Edwards is best known as the second President of Illinois State University in Normal, where he was at the forefront of racial progression during his time at the school from 1862-76. Born on Dec. 23, 1822 in Wales, Edwards emigrated to America with his family in 1833, eventually landing in Ohio. There, he attended a school taught by a farmer. Young Edwards was apprenticed as a carpenter at age sixteen and taught school near Ravenna Ohio for one term. Choosing to further his education, he left for Massachusetts in October 1844 before enrolling in July 1845 at what is today Bridgewater State in Massachusetts. He graduated in 1847 and became part of a long line of educational leaders that hailed from Bridgewater State, teaching there from 1848-53. Edwards also studied at Rensselaer

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Jefferson Street all decked out for Halloween with some new house decorations Nightmare on St. Francois street is Saturday, Oct. 28 with kids trick or treating in Old Town Florissant from 4-6 p.m.    

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ST. LOUIS -- The weather is getting colder and that means the first freeze of fall is coming. It can impact sensitive plants and crops, leading to potential agricultural and landscaping losses. You'll want to take the necessary steps to protect your home, vehicles, and outdoor plumbing systems from cold-related damage. Missouri Missouri's first frost [...]

What should I call the site originally named Twitter? The people have spoken: I'll keep on calling it Twitter for now. Maybe for another few months. Sorry, Elon.

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, today announced two Illinois programs were selected by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs, selections in regions across the country primed for grown in innovation and job creation. The Chicago Quantum Exchange’s The Bloch: End-to-end Quantum Solutions at Scale and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s Central Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Hub were selected and are now eligible to apply for the next phase of the Tech Hubs Program, which will invest between $50-$75 million in each of 5-10 Designated Hubs. Duckworth, Durbin and Pritzker championed these applications, advocating fiercely for their selection. “Illinois is already a hub of agriculture, manufacturing, transportation and technology, making our state ideally positioned for these Tech Hub

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KISS is on the final leg of their End of the Road tour, and they just received quite an honor from the city of Cleveland. Cleveland.com reports the rockers were given the city’s…

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Name: Darrin Stamm Hometown: Dickinson, Texas Years of Service: 1986-1993 Branch: Army Rank: E-9 Wars: Afghanistan Submitter's Name: Karen Bock

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Name: Clarence (Bud) L. Gissler Hometown: Alton Years of Service: 1942 - 1945 Branch: Army Wars: WWII Submitter's Name: Marilyn J Stewart

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In the annals of law enforcement’s neglect — if not actual disdain — for its alleged desire to “serve and protect,” this is surely on of the weirdest and most specific episodes in its ongoing infamy. It hearkens back to a simpler time when smartphones were mere extensions of people’s desire to catch digital creatures […]

Name: David C. Miller Hometown: Salina, Kansas Years of Service: 1966-1987 Branch: United States Air Force Rank: 05/ Major Wars: Vietnam War / Conflict Medals Earned: Distinguish Service Medal; Air Medal with Four Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster; Small Arms Expert Pistol; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Combat Readiness Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver and Three Bronze Service Stars.; Air Force Outstanding Award with Combat V Device with Four Oakleaf Clusters; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Air War, Air Command and Staff College, Squadron Officers SCH, Survival Training; many other recognitions by ribbons and certifications. Message: We proudly and honorably present our military hero, Veteran Major David C. Miller. During his active duty service to the country, he flew as a Command Pilot in both the KC 135 Tanker and B52 Bomber aircraft during the Vietnam era war, earning

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Name: Paul "Buck" Rintoul Hometown: Godfrey Submitter's Name: John Hill

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They found the Kate Spade wristlet in the backyard, along with their small home security camera and an opened Gold Peak tea bottle.

You can't throw an empty can of Busch without hitting a building that's supposedly haunted in St. Louis. An annual pop-up dinner series is slowly working its way to serving guests at all the hits. This year's "Dinner Party From Hell" will terrify those who dare to participate at the Little Bevo (4751 Morganford Road, 314-833-8889).

Name: Jim Wasser Hometown: Collinsville Years of Service: 1955 Submitter's Name: Anna Kallal

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EAST ALTON - Photographers young and old are invited to join the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center’s (NGRREC sm ) World Water Day Photo Contest. Submissions should relate to celebrating the Mississippi River, which can be thought of as a tapestry of nature, heritage and beauty. “This is an incredible opportunity for the community to share their connection and love for the river,” Environmental Educator Jolena Pang said. Categories include connections to wildlife, the watershed, and the culture around the river. There will also be a youth category. “We hope to see photos that range from capturing the natural beauty of the river to how people use the river for transportation and industry and also how the river is enjoyed recreationally,” Pang said. The deadline for submission is Feb. 1 - the link to submit is here: https://forms.office.com/r/EPsn09XBvS . Don't miss your chance to share your unique perspective! About National

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EAST ALTON – Winter is quickly approaching, and Illinois RiverWatch is preparing to train community members to monitor chloride levels in local rivers, ponds, streams and wetlands. Identifying areas where salt use impacts water quality is essential for protecting habitats and keeping people and animals safe. “Much of this salt ends up in local waterways where it harms aquatic life,” said Danelle Haake, RiverWatch director and stream ecologist. “We are seeking volunteers who are willing to check on their local streams several times between November and April. Each monitoring trip could take as little as 15 minutes!” During the 2021 winter season, the Illinois Department of Transportation reported using more than 522,000 tons of salt on roadways throughout Illinois. The trainings will be held virtually on: Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 14, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Those interested can sign up for a virtual training on RiverWatch’s

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Across the roughly 1,300 square miles of the White Earth Indian Reservation in northwest Minnesota, tribal members harvest wild rice in waters that have sustained them for generations. They’ve been working for decades to restore sturgeon, a culturally important fish, and they harvest minnows and leeches to supply bait for anglers across the country. But […]

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SPRINGFIELD - Halloween is a fun, spooky and exciting time for kids and adults as they scour for that perfect costume and people add spooky decorations to their homes. If you don’t keep fire safety in mind, Halloween and fall decoration can add an increased fire danger to your home that could create a real scary situation. According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), each year from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 9,200 fires were reported to fire departments in the United States over a 3-day period around Halloween. These fires caused an estimated annual average of 25 deaths, 100 injuries, and $117 million in property loss. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that decorations were the first thing to ignite in roughly 800 reported home fires each year. More than two of every five of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source, such as a candle or hot equipment. “Halloween is an exciting time for kids and talkin

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ALTON - Melvin Osburn, one of the most active advocates supporting the federally-legislated Lymphedema Treatment Act (LTA), is scheduled to be the guest speaker at the November Lymphedema Education Meeting in Alton – sponsored by OSF Rehabilitation Services. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy team for this free educational session about Lymphedema and meet other people with Lymphedema. The November Lymphedema education meeting will be held: Thursday, November 2, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services 228 Alton Square Mall, Alton, IL (Enter the Rehab office from the upper Mall parking lot, facing Alby Street, under the"OSF HEALTHCARE" sign.) Interested individuals should direct questions or requests for additional information to OSF Rehabilitation Services at (618) 463-5171. During the past 10 years, Mr. Osburn, a native and current resident of Jerseyville, IL, has shared his story with literally anyone

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CHICAGO - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today visited with leaders of Illinois’s grieving Muslim and Jewish communities to reinforce her support in light of the ongoing war in the Middle East. Duckworth reiterated the importance of denouncing hateful Anti-Semitic and Islamophobic rhetoric and violence that has already led to multiple hate crimes in Illinois and around the country. Duckworth today visited the Mosque where 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume was laid to rest this week to express her support for the grieving community and discuss the spike in Anti-Muslim hate. She later met with several leaders from American Jewish Committee Chicago, Jewish United Fund, Metropolitan Chicago Hillel and the Anti-Defamation League to reinforce her support for the Jewish community in Illinois, who are reeling after witnessing the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust. “Whether in Plainfield, Lombard, Israel or Gaza,

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