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The Fattened Caf Launches Filipino Sauce Line Nationwide

2 years 6 months ago
Charlene Young is trying to dismantle the stigma that plagues school cafeterias: A child opens up a lunchbox – one that doesn’t have a baloney sandwich but instead rice and chicken – and another looks at what’s inside and asks, “Ew, what is that?” Young knows this scene all too well because she experienced it herself growing up as a first-generation Filipino-American in Los Angeles, California.…
Jenna Jones

Edwardsville's Luke Goeckner Named One of Knights Of St. Pat At Missouri S&T

2 years 6 months ago
ROLLA, Mo. - The Student Knights of St. Patrick have been selected to represent Missouri University of Science and Technology's student organizations during the 114th St. Pat's celebration in Rolla, Missouri. The students will be knighted during a coronation ceremony at 9 p.m. Friday, March 18, in Leach Theater of Castleman Hall, located on the Missouri S&T campus at 400 W. 10th St. in Rolla. Honorary Knights and the Queen of Love and Beauty will also be honored during the coronation. The practice of knighting students every spring can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century, when Missouri S&T engineering students declared St. Patrick the patron saint of engineers. The 2022 student Knights of St. Patrick from the area is as follows: Edwardsville's Luke Goeckner, senior, computer science, Miner Theatre Guild

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Brittany Green named Golden Apple Award finalist

2 years 6 months ago
Brittany Green, Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence principal in the East St. Louis School District, is a finalist for the 2022 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership in Illinois. She is one of six finalists out of more than…
St. Louis American Staff

It's Official: NASCAR Cup Series Race At World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) Named 'Enjoy Illinois 300’

2 years 6 months ago
MADISON – With less than 100 days until the green flag waves at the start of the inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) on June 5, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announce the race’s official name: Enjoy Illinois 300, sponsored by the Illinois Office of Tourism. “The Enjoy Illinois 300 establishes Illinois’ own World Wide Technology Raceway as the country’s standout track for stock car, open-wheel, and drag racing alike,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I promised to be our state’s best Chief Marketing Officer, and with the return of NASCAR to Illinois, visitors from around the nation have yet another reason to come explore all that Metro East has to offer. This is an incredible opportunity to showcase Illinois and we look forward to welcoming NASCAR fans to our great state.” The NASCAR Cup Series is enjoyed by millions of viewers across the

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Legionella Bacteria Detected At Two Department Of Corrections Facilities

2 years 6 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Corrections (IDOC) today announced legionella bacteria was detected during routine water testing at the Stateville and Joliet Treatment Center facilities this week. IDOC conducts quarterly legionella testing at all locations to detect the bacteria early and prevent further spread. Currently, no inmates or staff at either facility are exhibiting symptoms of the disease and all potentially affected individuals in custody have been notified. “Protecting the health and safety of the individuals entrusted to our care is the department’s top priority, which is why we routinely test for bacteria like legionella,” said IDOC Director Rob Jeffreys. “In partnership with IDPH, the department will continue to closely monitor inmates and will conduct rigorous water cleansing and follow up testing to ensure the bacteria is eradicated.” “Thanks to regularly scheduled testing, the

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Step Up To The Mic! - Alton City Shapers Wants To Hear Your Voice

2 years 6 months ago
ALTON - We often get excited about new efforts in our city, but we also know they are difficult to sustain. City Shapers is a two-year training process that is careful to listen to every voice in our city. Over the two years, we will focus on three phases: assessment, alignment, and activation. We are currently in the ASSESSMENT phase. This is requiring us to move much slower than many of us usually do. Instead of assuming we know what everyone wants or needs in Alton, we're taking our time to humbly listen to as many voices as we can. It takes time to build trust and develop friendships with people we don't always know. We believe it's worth it. So, step up to the mic! We want to hear your voice. The Alton City Shapers movement is inviting Altonians to share their voices through local gatherings called, "Listening Sessions." During the month of March, we have identified locations across Alton in an effort to bring us all together. We want to hear your thoughts about Alton. No

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