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Budzinski, Steel Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

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WASHINGTON — This week, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) and Michelle Steel (R-CA-45) introduced the Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act — bipartisan legislation to link schools with evidence-based trauma support and mental health care services, improving access for students. “The United States is facing a youth mental health crisis, but early intervention, improved access to mental health care services and culturally relevant support can save and improve lives,” said Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. “I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman Steel that will direct greatly needed resources to communities in need as we work to detect and respond to the mental health challenges we are seeing in our schools and communities in Central and Southern Illinois and around the country.” “Our young people are growing up in the midst of a new mental health challenge. This legislation

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First Ever Walk-A-Thon This Weekend At Jersey County Courthouse

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JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a local nonprofit advocating for children in foster care from neglect/abuse, is hosting their first ever-Walk-A-Thon fundraiser at 10 a.m. this Saturday, June 17, at the Jersey County Courthouse. The event will feature one, two, and three-mile walks for participants of all ages and abilities. The entry fee is $25 (by cash, check, or Venmo ) and includes refreshments, fresh fruit, and other snacks. To register, contact jerseyvillecasa@jerseycounty-il.gov , download the registration form online, or fill it out in-person at the event before it begins at 10 a.m. Stacey Burney, director of Jerseyville CASA, said the Walk-A-Thon is a new initiative she created after becoming director last August, which has already proven more popular than she anticipated. “I wanted to do a small fundraiser for awareness in our community, and it just blew up and took off like wildfire,” Burney said. “I though

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SIU School of Dental Medicine Recognizes Scholarship Recipients 

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has announced the recipients of its annual Dean’s Scholarship, Dr. Larry A. Lowe Memorial Scholarship and its inaugural International Advanced Placement Program (IAPP) Scholarship Awards. The IAPP Scholarship Award recognizes an outstanding student who has excelled throughout the first year of the program and has overcome significant challenges on their personal journey toward earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine. Salam Rajih of Damascus, Syria, is the first ever recipient of the award. “We are very pleased to be able to start a new tradition this year by awarding the IAPP Scholarship Award,” said Dr. Saulius Drukteinis, dean of the SIU SDM. “Our IAPP students often overcome considerable hardships to be able to attend our program, and this award will certainly be beneficial. “ "As a foreign graduate and mother of two, I have faced numerous challenges in my

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A Missouri doctor's death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren't talking

2 years 5 months ago
CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — John Forsyth was known as a hard-working doctor who cared deeply for his patients and often teased nurses in the emergency room to ease tension. He was a father of eight and newly engaged. He also co-founded a cryptocurrency business with his brother. His sudden disappearance from a southwestern Missouri town [...]
MARGARET STAFFORD and JOHN HANNA, Associated Press

Crepes and Treats on Cherokee is Elevating St. Louis’ Breakfast Game

2 years 5 months ago

There’s a new something sweet on Cherokee Street. And not just sweet. Savory, too. And meaty, cheesy, chocolatey, rich, and any other word you can think of to describe the mouthwatering menu at Crepes and Treats. While the family-owned shop is new to Cherokee Street and celebrating their grand opening at 2752 Cherokee St at […]

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Emily Thenhaus

After Push Back From EU Members, EU Commission Drops Anti-Encryption Wording From CSA Bill

2 years 5 months ago
Well, here’s some welcome news! It appears the EU Commission may have learned something from the less-than-wholehearted support it received following the introduction of its CSA (Child Sexual Abuse) bill. The proposal hoped to curb the spread of CSAM (child sexual abuse material) by mandating (among other things) client-side scanning of user content. All well […]
Tim Cushing

How to see 5 planets line up in the sky on Saturday morning

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NEW YORK (AP) — Wake up early this weekend to catch a celestial sight: Five planets will line up in the sky before sunrise on Saturday. Saturn, Neptune, Jupiter, Uranus and Mercury will appear together, weather permitting. Here’s how to spot the planet parade. WHEN AND WHERE CAN I SEE THEM? For the best views, [...]
MADDIE BURAKOFF, Associated Press

US Ambulances for Ukraine Receives 50th Donated Ambulance

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On June 12, Southern Paramedic, an ambulance provider based out of Arkansas, donated six (6) ambulances to US Ambulance for Ukraine, a Peoria, Illinois-based initiative to get used emergency vehicles into the hands of Ukrainian first responders. Founded by an OSF HealthCare executive, this effort has resulted in the delivery of 38 ambulances and 6 fire engines to Ukraine since March 2022. Later this summer, US Ambulances for Ukraine will deliver its largest shipment of vehicles to date which will include at least 12 ambulances, and two fire engines. In addition, several SUVs, including two donated by OSF HealthCare, will be included in the shipment. This will bring the total number of emergency vehicles from the United States in Ukraine to over 60. Once the vehicles are collected by US Ambulances for Ukraine and its partner UA Resistance Foundation, all vehicles are filled with supplies and made ready to go into service upon arrival in Ukraine. Of the 45 vehicles already donated

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