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New Women's Empowerment Group Coming to the Riverbend

3 months 1 week ago
GODFREY - Life coach Tara Hurst has started a new networking group to empower women. The Riverbend’s chapter of “Women Empowering Women” will have their first meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Bakers & Hale in Godfrey. Hurst looks forward to sharing insights and personal development tips with attendees, as well as creating a space for leaders, entrepreneurs and others to network. “You will get out of it what you put into it,” Hurst said. “If that means you just go and you sit and you don’t make connections or whatever, that’s fine. Go enjoy your lunch. For me, though, it’s really about making connections and figuring out, who do I know? Who would I like to meet? Who can they introduce me to? Just really building those relationships.” Hurst shared that she has attended Women Empowering Women events for years in other communities like Belleville and O’Fallon, but she wanted to create

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Free Prostate Cancer Screening Event At OSF Moeller Cancer Center

3 months 1 week ago
ALTON – Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. But each man’s risk of prostate cancer can vary, based on his age, race/ethnicity, and other factors. For some types of cancer, including prostate cancer, screenings can help find cancers at an early stage, when they are likely to be treated easier. The main benefit of screening is that if prostate cancer is found as a result, it’s likely to be at an earlier stage than if no screening were done. OSF Moeller Cancer Center (2200 Central Ave., Alton, Ill., 62002) will be hosting a FREE prostate cancer screening event on Monday, June 9, 2025, 2–4 p.m. This screening event is “first come, first serve.” Individuals will be seen in order of arrival. The last person to be seen will be checked in no later than 4 p.m. For

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The Fifth Annual NOIR Exhibit Is Now Open Through Labor Day

3 months 1 week ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum’s new exhibit, “NOIR V,” is open through Sept. 1, featuring photography, mixed media, oil and acrylic paintings, pastel work, and other artworks by black artists highlighting the theme of resilience. The exhibit is curated by Austin Wells and Elijah Miller. Artists use their work to celebrate and preserve Black culture, traditions, and values, fostering a sense of pride and belonging. The art emphasizes the importance of community and collective strength, highlighting the bonds that have helped Black people survive and thrive. Despite the challenges experienced by the black community, the art conveys messages of hope, resilience, and the potential for positive change and transformation. “This year we have cultivated a familiar and welcoming event in partnership with the Illinois State Museum for Springfield’s Juneteenth Celebration,” said co-curator Austin Wells . “We are thrilled to present

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