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Missouri Teacher Sarah Scheffer Poisoned Husband with Toxic Smoothies

2 years 8 months ago
Over the course of six weeks, starting late last year and ending last week, a Jefferson City woman allegedly fed her husband a series of poisoned smoothies and meals in an apparent attempt to kill him.  The smoothies fortunately didn't kill the man, who is unnamed in court documents.
Ryan Krull

Illinois Governor's Mansion Announces Illinois Art Tours

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Starting January 28, 2024, the Illinois Governor’s Mansion will host art tours for all Illinoisans to learn more about the Illinois based art in the Governor’s Mansion and the Illinoisans behind the works. The art in the mansion was carefully curated by First Lady MK Pritzker, the Illinois State Museum, and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library to represent Illinois’ people and history. The Illinois artists guests will get to view on the tour include Harold Gregor, Gertrude Abercrombie, and Theaster Gates. Through February, the tour will also include “Noir 3,” an exhibit on loan from the Illinois State Museum that celebrates Black culture and creativity and through eight different award-winning artists. For additional information and to make a reservation, visit: Illinois Governor's Mansion Art Tours Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite . About the Illinois Governor’s Mansion The Illinois Governor's

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IDOT Awarded $7.1 Million In Federal Funds To Fix, Replace Electric Vehicle Chargers Across State

2 years 8 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today it has been awarded $7.1 million in federal funds to fix electric vehicle chargers available to the public statewide. The funding, made possible through the Federal Highway Administration’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Program , helps support Gov. JB Pritzker’s goal to have 1 million EVs on the road in Illinois by 2030. “This investment will help to improve the reliability and accessibility of charging stations throughout the state,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Under Gov. Pritzker, IDOT is committed to modernizing transportation and expanding green practices. This award is an important step in that direction.” The grant will repair, replace or upgrade an estimated 93 Level 2 ports and 34 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) ports at various locations throughout the state. A complete list can be found on IDOT’s website,

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Deliberate Expansion Leads To Growth For OSF Medical Group In 2023

2 years 8 months ago
ALTON - According to the 2023 US Physician Office Market Report, as published by BusinessWire (a Berkshire Hathaway Company), physician office visit volumes are expected to increase through 2029. Also, according to the report, the overall percentage of patient visits declined in 2020 due to the pandemic and has since risen roughly 10%, with the projection to continue to increase in 2023. OSF Medical Group can certainly attest to that projection and market conditions as 2023 brought increased physician office volumes to its Riverbend region locations in Alton, Godfrey, and Bethalto. “Our growth in 2023 was fueled by the combination of 1) employing additional primary care and specialty providers and 2) offering expanded programs and services for our patients,” says Sharon K. Tippett, Director, Physician Practices, OSF Healthcare – Alton Medical Group. “Throughout 2023 and as we begin 2024, we continue to see demand for increased access to primary care and specialty

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Missouri legislature weighs age-verification mandates for adult websites

2 years 8 months ago

Missouri lawmakers are pushing legislation this year requiring pornographic websites and online dating services to verify the ages of all users. Proponents say the goal is to prevent children from accessing inappropriate content online.  However, civil liberties advocates are raising red flags, arguing that the purveyors of adult entertainment content want to prevent minors from […]

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Michael McGrady Jr.

Icy weather timeline for the St. Louis area

2 years 8 months ago
What is the timeline for the icy weather near St. Louis? Freezing rain has coated the entire region in a thin glaze of ice. This has closed many schools and businesses. It appears the roads may be safer to travel on this evening as temperatures rise Monday.
Joe Millitzer