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Centerstone will co-host, along with Illinois First Judicial Circuit, Heritage Behavioral Health and Kane County System of Care, the no-cost “The Belonging Need and Deficit for Youth Navigating Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)” webinar on March 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. CT featuring advocate, speaker and former NFL player Gaelin Elmore. CEUs will be available. “The Belonging Need and Deficit for Youth Navigating Trauma and ACEs” is geared toward professional and person caregivers of youth, however everyone is welcome to attend. To register or for more information, visit bit.ly/032624belonging . The purpose of this webinar is to help caregivers of youth erase the belonging deficit by: Understanding the vital nature of belonging for human flourishing Discussing the correlation between belonging, development, and flourishing Utilizing the CARE model to meet the belonging needs of youth Belonging is a vital component of human flourishing. However,

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ALTON - As a little kid, Madison Wells sold drawings at the end of her grandmother’s driveway. Today, her paintings are on display at Milton Schoolhouse. After a decade-long break in her art, Wells is the Artist of the Month at Milton for February and March. She said it’s been a long journey, but a great experience to rediscover her passion for art, reading, yoga and more after a divorce. She loves her son, she loves her job, and she is learning to love her art. “I guess that’s what my paintings are, just like a piece of me on paper,” she said. “When I was in that marriage, I kind of lost myself, lost my passions and things like that…It’s been very cathartic and just kind of surreal in a way because everything in my life has kind of led up to being able to rediscover it.” Her 8-year-old son Emmett has helped her to do this. Emmett also loves to draw and paint, and the two of them will often go up to Wells’s art studio

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Johnel Langerston came to College Hill to run a basketball camp. He’s become a rehabber in a neighborhood with few of them.

ALTON - Senior Services Plus, Inc. (SSP) will host a presentation on Dental Hygiene, at 11 a.m. on March 15, 2024, conducted by students from the Dental Hygiene Program at Lewis & Clark Community College. Led by dedicated dental hygiene students under the guidance of experienced faculty members, the presentation will cover a wide range of topics essential for older adults on how to maintain their oral health as they age. This collaborative effort aims to promote the importance of dental hygiene among older adults and highlights the connection between oral health and overall well-being. The students will also take this opportunity to raise awareness about the Lewis and Clark Community College Paul B. Hanks Dental Clinic, which offers low-cost dental services to the community. This presentation will take place at SSP, located at 2603 N. Rodgers Avenue in Alton, IL. The event is open to the public and is free of charge. Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP to Leslie Eberlin

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A tragic fatal house fire in the City of Ferguson has claimed the lives of five individuals and three dogs. St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons detectives, St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson detectives, and Crime Scene Unit detectives are investigating the fatal house fire in the 500 block of North Clay Avenue in the City of Ferguson. The St. Louis County Police Department confirmed the five deceased individuals consist of one adult female and four children. "We do not have ages at this time," the St. Louis County Police Department said. "Positive identification of the deceased individuals will be made on Feb. 20, 2024. Three dogs were also located inside the residence deceased." At 4:23 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, City of Ferguson police officers responded to a call for service for a house fire. Officers were advised by fire personnel that four individuals had been located inside the residence deceased. A fifth deceased individual

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A St. Louis man is sitting in jail awaiting trial after being accused of molesting an 8-year-old girl.

Taylor Burks, former Boone County Clerk and 2022 congressional candidate, joins GOP primary to win congressional seat now held by retiring Blaine Luetkemeyer.

In Madison and Macoupin counties, 10 businesses will get a total of $1.8 million to upgrade their energy systems through Rural Energy Assistance Program.

By chance, I happened to mention exactly this to a friend of mine last night: Are you aware how much the constant threat of violence, principally from MAGA sources, is now warping American politics? If you wonder why so few people in red America seem to stand up directly against the MAGA movement, are you ...continue reading "Violence is at the core of MAGA nation"

Casting for Tony-winner “Company” Coming to Fabulous Fox Feb. 27-March 10     The producers of the hilarious Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s COMPANY, winner of five 2022 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival, are excited to announce the full cast for the North American Tour.  Starring in the role of Bobbie is […]

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ALTON - Historian Eric Robinson led a Black History Month Alton Underground Railroad Tour on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, that was well-attended. Robinson is heralded nationwide for his work with the Underground Railroad Tours in Alton. Several young people were inspired by the glimpse at history with Robinson's tour in Alton. Lovett’s Soul Food provided meals for the tour. Alton Mayor David Goins welcomed the attendees at the start of the trek. “I greeted those for the tour at the Robert Wadlow Statue in Alton,” he said. “It was a wonderful occasion for those who attended. Eric Robinson does a great job with all the underground railroad tours in Alton." Bianca Jackson, Goins’ chief of staff, had this comment about the important day: ”As a host mom for the month of February with the Jack and Jill of America, Inc. East St. Louis Chapter, I am honored to be part of preserving and sharing Alton's rich African American history, ensuring its stories continue

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The EPA will allow “existing stocks” of controversial dicamba weedkillers to be used in 2024, after a court ruling blocked them from being sprayed over crops.

Esports Center at James  Eagan Center  for the Young and  the  Older Young people and their parents and older siblings have a new space at the Florissant Civic Center to observe, play and compete in the hottest new venue in  esports.Fusion 314 held its grand opening last week to introduce the public  to 20 high […]

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SLU and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence have teamed up to help grow STEM talent in Missouri.