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Edwardsville's Sommer Named To Fall 2022 Dean's List At NIU

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DEKALB, IL. - Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2022 Dean's List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students from your area who achieved this honor include: Joseph Sommer, of Glen Carbon, who is majoring in Mechanical Engineering - B.S.. Sommer is a graduate of Edwardsville Senior HS. Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago

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Newest L&C Students Prep For Start Of Spring Semester

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GODFREY – Students new to Lewis and Clark Community College for the Spring 2023 semester were welcomed to campus Thursday for student orientation. About 40 newly-minted Trailblazers attended the event, where they were able to speak with academic advisors, sign up for parking tags and meet with financial aid experts. Pictured, Alexis Bell (left) of Grafton, and Hayleigh Clothier, of Elsah, study a map of L&C's Godfrey campus. There's still time to enroll. Call or text the Enrollment Center at (618) 468-2222 or email enroll@lc.edu .

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Civic Memorial High School 2022-2023 2nd Quarter Honor Roll

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BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School announced its 2023-23 2nd Quarter Honor Roll lists. The lists are alphabetized by last name. Seniors - High Honor Roll Joseph Aiello Clarence Arnold Evangelynn Beasley Hailey Becker Carter Bloodworth Hayden Bodwell Jade Bowker Ellah Brown Sophee Brown Gabrielle Bryant Dalton Buhs Lauren Carpenter Jocelyn Combes Madelyn Daniels Isabella Dugger Olivia Durbin Carter Ehlers Maireli Figueroa-Santana Nicholas Fiorino Zachary Fitzgerald Jynnifer Floyd Kylee Golden Olivia Goodman Haley Greeling Dathan Greene Addilyn Hadley Nolan Halcomb Ryan Halley Journey Hammons Logan Hanner Hayley Hicks Laura Hicks Dylan Hoffmann Cael Huber Noah Huth Tyler Jenkins Isabella Kallal Travis Kramer Caitlynn Laird Jarrett Lamb Hannah Laper Alyssa Mann Hannah Meiser Ethan Miller Karli Miller Dylan Moore Baylea Nickle Emma Niemeier Kaitlyn Pfeifer Aurora Phillips William Piening Peter James Postlewait Kaitlyn Rider Kaydence

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Lt. Governor Stratton's Statement On Reproductive Rights Protections Signed Into Law

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. - In Illinois, we protect the right to bodily autonomy. The sweeping legislation signed into law today is another step we are taking in our mission to ensure people can make medical decisions about their bodies without fear. Reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare are under threat nationwide. In Illinois, we fight back by expanding access to the critical services that help people be their healthy, authentic selves. I commend the advocates, stakeholders, and providers for meeting this moment and working with us for the health and wellbeing of communities throughout Illinois, as well as those seeking this care from other states. Thank you to bill sponsors Rep. Kelly Cassidy and Sen. Celina Villanueva and all the lawmakers in the General Assembly who worked to pass this legislation. And thank you, Governor Pritzker, for signing this bill into law to ensure that our state remains a beacon of hope. May we push forward and keep building the groundwork to create a

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Gov. Pritzker Invited To World Economic Forum Annual Meeting In Davos

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CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker will travel to Davos, Switzerland next week to speak at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and promote Illinois’ achievements on the world stage. The meeting brings together world leaders across industries to discuss political and social priorities, this year focusing on the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” The Governor will also visit Germany for business development purposes. “I’m looking forward to meeting with leaders from across various industries, nonprofits, and business over the course of next week to learn from the cutting edge work they’re doing and to share our own advancements here in Illinois,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our work on clean energy, our investments in infrastructure, and our dedication to technological innovation and growth are all world-class, and I’m excited to perform my role as Chief Marketing Officer for Illinois on the world stage.” Governor Pritzker

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Gordon-Booth Named Speaker Pro Tempore, Will Be House Democrats' Lead Budget Negotiator

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, has been selected to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore and lead budget negotiator for the House Democrats during the 103rd General Assembly. “When we work together, we can do great things for the people of this state,” Gordon-Booth said. “I am appreciative of the faith my colleagues have placed in me, and am looking forward to the work ahead to support Illinois families.” “Leader Gordon-Booth has always been ready to step up and do the work,” House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch said. “From improving access to nutritious food in schools to negotiating critically needed public safety laws, Jehan has been able to work to bring everyone to the table and deliver productive outcomes. She understands the challenges facing families across our state, and will be an outstanding budget negotiator for our Caucus.” Gordon-Booth just completed her first term as Speaker Pro

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New Program Shortens County Jail Stays for Probation Violators

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The length of stay for detainees held at the St. Louis County Jail for probation violations has decreased substantially since the implementation of a new program at the jail, researchers at the University of Missouri–St. Louis say.  A new report commissioned by the MacArthur Foundation found average lengths of stay for offenders who violated their probation decreased from 65 days to 28 days after the county’s Expedited Probation Program was implemented in 2017 to decrease the amount of probation violators in jail.
Monica Obradovic

Despite setback for Missouri silica sand mine, the fight isn’t over for neighbors

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Missouri regulators handed a setback to a proposed silica sand mine south of St. Louis earlier this month when they revoked a pivotal permit. But the fight isn’t over for opponents of the mine.  While state regulators denied one permit to NexGen, the would-be owners of the proposed mine, they almost simultaneously granted the company […]

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Allison Kite