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Former St. Louis County Official Likely to Get Prison Time for Fraud

2 years 7 months ago
Federal prosecutors are asking for prison time for a former St. Louis County jail official who attempted to hatch a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief money. A filing in federal court today by prosecutor Hal Goldsmith says that U.S. sentencing guidelines suggest Weaver should serve between 12 and 18 months in prison. "It is the position of the United States that a term of imprisonment is required in this case," the filing states.
Ryan Krull

Bethalto, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon Students On Iowa State U. Dean's List

2 years 7 months ago
AMES, Iowa (January 18, 2023) – More than 10,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the fall semester 2022 Dean's List. Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Students listed below are from your area. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR, CURRICULM Bethalto, IL Lin Michael Pizzo, 4, Interior Design Edwardsville, IL Kurt Jacob Brase, 4, Agricultural Engineering John Henry Hilker, 3, Aerospace Engineering Adam Donald Walters, 4, Software Engineering Glen Carbon, IL Jack Francis Raffaelle, 4, Chemical Engineering

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Critical race theory dominates Missouri Senate committee hearing on education bills

2 years 7 months ago

Lawmakers debated critical race theory for two hours Wednesday, as the Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee heard public testimony on a pair of bills that both seek to create a so-called “Parents Bill of Rights.” The two bills would establish a statewide transparency portal for public schools and enshrine parental rights, like a right […]

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Annelise Hanshaw

Illinois American Water Opens Annual Environmental Grant Program

2 years 7 months ago
BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water has opened the application window for its 2023 Environmental Grant Program. The program funds innovative, community-based projects focused on improving, restoring and watersheds. For over 10 years, Illinois American Water’s Environmental Grant Program has supported diverse initiatives including watershed cleanups, reforestation, biodiversity, streamside buffer restoration, wellhead protection, hazardous waste collection, watershed education and more. Rebecca Losli, Illinois American Water President, said, “We are committed to providing clean, safe and reliable water service to our customers. Our responsibility includes helping to protect our water sources. Our Environmental Grant Program allows us to support innovative projects within our communities to make a difference in our environment.” She continued, “Since 2009, Illinois American Water has contributed more than $290,000 to over 90 projects dedicated to water

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Attention Book Lovers: The J's Used Book Sale Returns This Month

2 years 7 months ago
This one is for all the lovers out there — the book lovers. The bi-annual St. Louis Jewish Community Center's biannual Used Book Sales is returning from Sunday, January 29, to Thursday, February 2. It brings along with it thousands of bargains spanning almost as many literary genres.
Jessica Rogen

OSF Saint Anthony's To Host First Aid and CPR Training Class  

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON – People who have cardiac arrests may benefit from CPR, yet many people who witness cardiac arrest do not perform CPR. That’s why OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center (1 St. Anthony’s Way, Alton) is hosting an upcoming first aid and CPR training class so Riverbend area residents are prepared to take action if necessary. The first aid and CPR training class will be held on Monday, February 6, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Perpetual Help Center and led by a certified instructor. Space is limited and the deadline to register is Friday, February 3. The cost is $65.00/person. Registration can be completed by calling (618) 920-6816 or by email at susiesweetman22@gmail.com. “Knowing CPR and first aid can help save lives,” says Dennis E. Sands, MD, Chief Medical Officer, OSF Saint Anthony’s. “If your child or loved one isn't breathing, knowing how to do CPR could mean the difference between life and death. Emergencies

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Lunchtime Photo

2 years 7 months ago
This is from the "Things That Make You Go Hmmm" file. It's the pediment (?) of a building in Paris photographed from the Coulée Verte.
Kevin Drum