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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Duckworth, Murkowski Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Breast Cancer Patients

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) re-introduced legislation to ensure breast cancer patients and survivors who have experienced a mastectomy are able to access custom breast prosthetics under Medicare. The Breast Cancer Patient Equity Act would provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses—which, unlike other prosthetic devices, are not currently covered by Medicare—to the more than 100,000 women who undergo mastectomies annually. “We can do so much more to help patients and survivors of breast cancer fully recover and achieve the best quality of life,” said Senator Duckworth. “It is absurd that the breast is the only human body part not currently covered by Medicare as a customized replacement, which is one of the reasons why I’m proud to reintroduce this legislation with Senator Murkowski to finally change that and help expand access and options for women who have already

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Durbin, Duckworth, Ernst, Booker, Others Urge Biden To Do What He Can To Rescue Hostages

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CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), led 45 colleagues in urging President Biden to continue putting his full attention on the freeing of American hostages that were taken by Hamas during the terrorist organization’s October 7 th attacks on Israel and supporting Israel’s efforts to dismantle the threat of Hamas. In the letter, the lawmakers wrote, “We appreciate that you have sent the U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs to Israel to assist in the recovery of the hostages, and we urge you to do everything in your power to secure their safe release. Hamas has already killed 30 Americans and likely injured many more… The terrorists responsible for these atrocities hide behind human shields while they threaten to livestream the execution of hostages. Hamas has also reportedly demanded the mass release of prisoners in exchange for freeing

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Three Edwardsville Firemen Promoted

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EDWARDSVILLE - Three Edwardsville firemen were recently promoted and took their new Oaths of Office at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Captain Robert “Bob” Morgan was promoted to Assistant Fire Chief, Lieutenant Edward Burnley was promoted to Fire Captain, and Firefighter/Paramedic Tanner Sweetman was promoted to Fire Lieutenant. Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said Morgan has served as Captain since 2009 and has been unofficially acting as Fire Marshal for several years - this promotion will make those duties official, he said. Burnley started with the department in 2012 and has served as Lieutenant for just over a year, Chief Whiteford said. He added Burnley also leads the Technical Rescue activities training for the department and Madison County as a whole. Burnley’s promotion will fill Morgan’s former position as Captain. Sweetman’s promotion fills Burnley’s former position as Lieutenant. Chief Whiteford

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Wine Down Wednesday Starts at Cafe 111

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ALTON - For those who need a mid-week break, Café 111 has got you covered with the introduction of Wine Down Wednesdays. From 4–7 p.m. every Wednesday, you can stop by Café 111 for a signature cocktail and a relaxing night out. Jason Harrison, CEO of Lamays Catering, explained the goal of Wine Down Wednesdays is to bring people together, whether you like wine or not. “We will have a weekly signature cocktail with a mix of classic and creative options,” Harrison said. “For those who don’t drink alcohol but still would like to experience a great ambiance with board games and networking, we will also have a signature mocktail.” The café serves a variety of soups, wings and other light appetizers you can enjoy with your drink. Wine Down Wednesday kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Check out the official Café 111 Facebook page and website for specials, or stop by their location at 111 E. 4th Street in Alton

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Millenium Temple In Alton Sets Barbecue and Fish Weekend

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ALTON - A Barbecue and Fish Weekend will be hosted by Millennium Temple on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, and Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Mr. Everything at 211 E. Elm St. in Alton. The days festivities begin at 11 a.m each day. The festivities include a wide variety of dinners from the fish dinners, fish sandwich, pork steak dinners and pork steak sandwiches. To place your order contact (618) 410-3346 or visit the location on one of those two days.

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Noted Author Taylor Pensoneau will Discuss his Books on Notorious Criminals  

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CARLINVILLE – Taylor Pensoneau is still amazed at the popularity of his books on Southern Illinois gangsters, Brothers Notorious: The Sheltons and Dapper & Deadly. “The response to my books on gangsters has been far beyond my expectations,” said Pensoneau, a former political writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch . “I will go to my grave still cherishing the overflow crowds at the early book signings for both of them. At the coming-out signing for Dapper & Deadly, we sold over 1,000 books.” Pensoneau will discuss his books on gangsters in a free program at the Carlinville Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, Oct. 19. The Shelton brothers were among the most famous of bootleggers in southern Illinois during Prohibition, and were described by the Saturday Evening Post as “America’s Bloodiest Gang.” Dapper & Deadly covers the life of Charlie Harris, another of southern Illinois’ notable gangsters who was allegedly

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