It’s the most wonderful time... to get a little naughty! Join The Boom Boom Bombshells for A Swingin’ Little Christmas — St. Louis’ most dazzling holiday burlesque spectacular! This festive […]
Illinois U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-13th District) paid a visit to Swansea, Illinois on Friday afternoon to push for the reauthorization of the "Older Americans Act."
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 21 new Troopers today from Cadet Class 151 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers will report to seven ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday, December 21, 2025. Cadet Class 151 marks the 23rd cadet class graduation under Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. Since 2019, 713 troopers have joined ISP. “I am proud to congratulate each
SWANSEA — On Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led seniors from across Illinois’ 13th District in an advocacy day focused on the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Budzinski attended an event hosted by AgeSmart Community Resources in Swansea, while the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging and AgeLinc held concurrent events in Champaign and Springfield, respectively. The seniors who participated in the advocacy day wrote postcards to the
IEA President Karl Goeke on Dec. 19, 2025, made comments about cuts to federal community school grants. “The Trump administration’s announcement just before the holidays that it will cut Full Service Community Schools funding on Dec. 31 puts 19,000 students across the state at risk. The grant money funds mental health, tutoring, food assistance, extracurricular and after-school programs that help our most vulnerable students stay safe and healthy. “At least 32 schools across
One Kansas lawmaker says that the Kansas City Chiefs will likely be on the agenda for Monday's state agenda meeting in Topeka, following speculation over where the Chiefs and Kansas City Royals will call home after 2031.
This year, there are four ways to experience Holiday Lights at Grant’s Farm: by car, on foot, over a meal or around the fire. The popular drive-through experience routes you […]
Miles of LED Christmas lights synchronized to rocking Christmas music enliven World Wide Technology Raceway during WonderLight’s Christmas. Open nightly from Nov. 14 to Jan. 4, including holidays, the family-friendly […]
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden dazzles visitors with its exquisite light displays year after year. Come to celebrate the season with more than two million twinkling lights, beautiful […]
O’FALLON, Ill. — On November 17, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital performed our first laser lead extraction. This innovative, specialized heart procedure is used to safely remove old or damaged wires, called “leads”, from a patient’s pacemaker or defibrillator. The first laser lead extraction at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital was performed by Dr. Michael Hushion, Prairie Cardiovascular Electrophysiologist. “Laser lead extraction is a minimally invasive
ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri is reminding customers this holiday season that a few simple efficiency steps can help keep celebrations bright while saving a typical household up to $70 on seasonal energy costs (depending on home size, equipment and how families use energy). As families light front porch displays and gear up for holiday cooking marathons, Ameren Missouri urges customers to choose efficient products and set up safely: ENERGY STAR® certified LED light strings use up
JERSEY - The Jersey CUSD No. 100 Board of Education is proud to announce the employment of Dr. Jason Brunaugh as the district’s next Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2027. Dr. Brunaugh will succeed Brad Tuttle, who is set to retire on June 30, 2027. The appointment marks a "full circle" moment for the district. A proud alumnus of Jersey CUSD No. 100, Dr. Brunaugh’s deep roots in the community have fueled a 25-year career dedicated to the success of local students
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