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The day after one of his appointees was indicted, Page insists application process for the small business grants prevented any fraud.

SANGAMON COUNTY - Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon announced on Tuesday he has ruled that 2-year-old Jordan Whitaker of Virden died on December 7, 2021, from "abdominal sepsis" at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. The coroner also said he is ruling the Macoupin County toddler’s death in December as a homicide. The coroner said the boy suffered a traumatic rupture of his intestine due to child abuse. The Illinois State Police continue to investigate the 2-year-old's death.

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ST. LOUIS - Alaina Macia, President and CEO of Medical Transportation Management, Inc. (MTM), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, has announced the acquisition of Veyo, a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) company based out of San Diego, California. For more than 25 years, MTM has secured its place as an industry leader, working to develop innovative solutions that help people easily and reliably access NEMT options within their communities. MTM is one of the largest NEMT brokers in the nation, scheduling more than 13 million trips for Medicaid and Medicare members nationwide. As a result of the acquisition, MTM’s total annual revenue will be approximately $1 billion. The organization will now provide 20 million trips each year to 16 million people in 31 states and the District of Columbia. Macia said the partnership will transform the medical transport industry by bringing together two talented organizations that share the goal of making it easier for people to

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Though estimates vary, roughly 53 million U.S. residents — about 17% of the population — rely on private wells, according to a study.

An expansive Blondie box set titled Blondie: Against the Odds 1974-1982 that focuses on the influential New Wave band's original heyday and is fully authorized by the group will be…

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GRAFTON – For a day filled with fun and educational activities for the entire family, check out the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair on Saturday, June 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Pere Marquette State Park near Grafton on Illinois Route 100. The annual Fishing Fair will include a wide variety of outdoor activities. Participating children will find a catch-and-release bluegill pond where young anglers can have their photograph taken with their catch; the popular One-Cast station, where everyone wins a prize; and, bow fishing stations where children can shoot at moving targets in a pool or at a 3D target. Every child who completes at least seven stations will receive a prize and have the chance to catch a trout in the trout pond. Fetch-N-Fish is making a return to the fair after a few years away. Jason Reynolds will be bringing his 4,000-gallon mobile aquarium that will be stocked with many of the fish species found in the Illinois River. He will conduct fishing seminars

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St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones said Wednesday she thought more federal indictments would be coming, a day after one of the city's top leaders, Aldermanic President Lewis Reed, resigned after being charged with corruption by the feds.

The program is part of a new slate of initiatives, including free summer camps aimed at reducing violence and employing kids.

Nine county library branch locations are offering free lunches and activities for kids through the summer.

While I was away, Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel posted a joke on Twitter: This is a tasteless joke and I have no idea what prompted Dave to retweet it. A little too much to drink? A recent breakup? Beats me. I hope his editors tell him that this was inappropriate and he needs to ...continue reading "Dumb joke gets star reporter suspended for a month"

Okay, so, it was just a few weeks ago that a teenager went into an elementary school and killed 21 people, including 19 children. You might think there are important things about that which should draw the attention of the state’s top lawyer. Attorney General Ken Paxton is a busy man. He’s running for a […]

Bayer's Garden Shop announced this week that the 81 year-old business will be shutting the doors of its two locations permanently on June 30.

ST. LOUIS - Upper Deck Golf is returning to Busch Stadium this fall. This unique opportunity for fans to play a round of golf inside the stadium is offered from November 11 to November 13. Fans can start booking tee times in mid-July, but early access is available now. “Upper Deck Golf is a once-in-a-lifetime [...]

A man faces criminal charges after two children were exposed to fentanyl in St. Louis County earlier this year, leading to a toddler's death.

JERSEYVILLE - Sara Poletti, of Jerseyville, was recognized as one of 30 members of the class of 2022 Farm Credit agriculture scholars during a luncheon at Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham Thursday. Each scholar receives $2,000 from FCI to pursue a degree within the field of agriculture. Recipients were selected from 117 applicants throughout central and southern Illinois by a panel of judges in the agriculture industry. This fall, Poletti will attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to study agricultural and consumer economics with a concentration in marketing and management and hopes to pursue a career in agricultural marketing. She is the daughter of Ben and Melissa Poletti of Jerseyville. “Farm Credit Illinois is proud to invest in tomorrow’s agricultural leaders,” says Rod Stoll, vice president of marketplace engagement for FCI. “These scholars will support our mission of Helping Farm Families Succeed by applying their passion

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ST. LOUIS - Urology of St. Louis (USL) is shining a light on the importance of men’s health during National Men’s Health Month in June. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies show that men are less likely to visit a doctor. USL wants to remind men that staying on top of their health and wellness is key to living a long healthy life. “Eating right and regular exercising habits are the recipe to having a healthy lifestyle,” said Urologist Dr. Christopher Jaeger. “But one other healthy habit that is often forgotten is the importance of seeing a primary care physician to receive annual wellness checks. When patients stay up to date on their care, they are more likely to catch any illnesses or cancers sooner than they would have without seeing a doctor. Various health conditions that men are at risk for can often be detected early, and when they’re detected early, it can sometimes lead to more successful outcomes.”

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A St. Peters woman is accused of reckless driving and child endangerment after leading police on a high-speed chase in north St. Louis County.

Letter To The Editor: I am honored to express my support for Jeff Larner, Candidate for Madison County Sheriff. Jeff has over Three decades of Law Enforcement service in both the public and private sectors that encompass real-world entry-level to executive level experiences. Jeff will utilize his vast knowledge and experience to tackle the continuous and constantly changing demands of modern-day Law Enforcement to include recruiting, deputy retention, training mandates, legislative directives, justice reform and community policing all the while remaining focused and achieving the goal of public safety. He will be a selfless, dedicated, and transparent community partner who can bring together a vast network of Federal, State, and other Local resources to assist the needs of the Sheriff’s office if necessary, and will be proactive and aggressive in implementing new public safety initiatives to address criminal activity whether within or headed to the boundaries of the County.

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