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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete Of Mo.: Justin Terhaar Sets New McGivney Baseball Record With 62 Hits

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GLEN CARBON - Justin Terhaar, a senior from Father McGivney Catholic High School, concluded a historic baseball season and is set to continue his athletic career at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Terhaar, who played third base and earned first-team all-state honors, finished the season with a remarkable .521 batting average and broke the school's all-time record with 62 hits. Terhaar is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of the Month for Father McGivney Catholic. Coach Chris Erwin praised Terhaar’s performance and character, and said, “He had a season that will go down in the history books from a McGivney standpoint. Justin drove in 52 runs, many in key moments to extend leads, including in the state championship game. He consistently came up with big hits and made great plays at third base. He is a great young man, super respectful, one of the first guys for practice and one of the last to leave.” Terhaar also earned first-team all-state status

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Adults More Likely Than Children to Suffer Firework Injuries

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It won’t be long before it’s the Fourth of July and we hear the whistling and thunderous booms of fireworks streaking through the sky. And while “consumer” fireworks such as bottle rockets, skyrockets and roman candles are illegal in Illinois, according to the state’s Pyrotechnic Use Act , others are considered non-consumer fireworks including sparklers, smoke bombs and party poppers. But that doesn’t make them completely safe. In 2023, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received approximately 9,700 reports of injuries and eight deaths because of fireworks. And it’s not just injuries that happen on July 4. According to CPSC, 66% of injuries happened before and after the holiday. Stathis Poulakidas, MD, the burn center medical director at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, says the number of injuries reported is probably low, given the number of people who don’t immediately seek treatment.

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Daily Deal: The 2025 Complete Splunk Beginner Bundle

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Splunk is a powerful data platform used to gather information from multiple sources and index it for efficient access. You can then use collected data to create visualizations, analytics, and a variety of automated and security-related functions. With its web-style interface, Splunk is easy to use and is utilized by many companies worldwide. The 2025 Complete […]
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Experts Highlight Mental Health As Key Part Of Men's Wellness

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When "men's health awareness month” is talked about, the mind almost always goes to medical screenings first. June is a time to encourage men to take care of their health and prioritize going in to be seen by a medical professional. "Men are notoriously difficult to get in for regular checkups, unless there's a problem. Men tend to ignore problems, a lot of time until it's too late or they develop a problem, when they could have avoided it," says Brian Curtis, MD, vice president, chief medical officer of OSF Medical Group. Dr. Curtis says men need to start regular primary care checkups for blood pressure, cholesterol and weight screenings in their early 20s. At 45, men need to start screening for colon cancer (colonoscopy), along with prostate cancer screening in their 50s. While these are all important things to do, Dr. Curtis says it’s also important for men to prioritize their mental well-being. In terms of mental health, there are two major issues guys run into.

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Two From Collinsville Charged Separately In DUI, Weapon Cases

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COLLINSVILLE – One Collinsville man faces a felony for driving under the influence and more while another is charged with unlawful weapon possession in a separate case. Devante D. Jenkins, 32, of Collinsville, was charged on June 18, 2025 with one count of aggravated driving under the influence, a Class 4 felony, and two counts of endangering the life or health of a child, both Class A misdemeanors. On May 22, 2025, Jenkins allegedly drove a 2019 Dodge Ram on Bluff Road in Collinsville while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. His actions reportedly endangered two child passengers who were present in his vehicle at the time of the incident. His driving privileges had also previously been revoked or suspended. The case against Jenkins was presented by the Collinsville Police Department, and he was ordered released from custody. Another Collinsville man was charged in an unrelated case with a weapons offense. Bennie B. McClellan, 40, was charged on June 20, 2025 with

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Update: Man Dead From Gunshot Wound, Kingsway East

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Update: The man has been identified as, 33-year-old Jeremey Bernard Eden of the 1200 block of Aubert. On June 22, a District 5 officer was at a stoplight at the intersection of St Louis Ave and N Kingshighway, at approximately 1:35 a.m. A man stumbled into the street and collapsed. The officer observed a gunshot […]

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