SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker launched the ‘Smart Start’ statewide tour, visiting locations across the state to announce historic investments in early childhood education. Joined by local and community leaders, the Governor kicked off the tour with three stops at schools and early childhood centers in Springfield, East St. Louis, and Mount Vernon to highlight his administration’s plan to transform the state’s system of early childhood education and care. Beginning with a $250 million investment this year, Smart Start Illinois is a multi-year plan to provide every child with access to preschool, increase funding to childcare providers to raise wages and quality, invest in new and expanded early childhood facilities, and reach more vulnerable families with early support. “Access to quality childcare and early childhood education yields better results for children and parents alike,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “It gives us the best
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former chief medical adviser to the President of the United States, will give a speech to some graduating students at Washington University this spring.
GODFREY – In today’s knowledge economy, education providers must be nimble, innovative and ever-changing to meet the needs of 21 st century learners and employers. Lewis and Clark Community College is striving to meet its constituents where they are – and taking a hard look at its offerings, modes of delivery, and potential access barriers in order to do just that. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the college welcomed guest speaker and distinguished scholar of higher education Arthur Levine, co-author of “The Great Upheaval,” for a series of discussions with campus and community constituents about the future of higher education, and the future of Lewis and Clark. “Team members, faculty, students and even community guests were engaged and inspired by Levine’s keen insights,” said L&C President Ken Trzaska, who learned of and met Levine previously through a new presidents’ program he attended at Harvard while president at Seward County Community
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) today reminded senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program which allows qualified seniors to defer all or part of their property taxes and special assessment payments on their principal residences. Seniors needing assistance paying their property taxes have until March 1, 2023 to apply for the program. The program, which works like a loan, allows qualified seniors to defer a maximum of $7,500 per tax year (including both first and second installment payments), increased from $5,000 last year. Deferred amounts are borrowed from the state, who pays the tax bill to the County Collector’s Office. The program was also expanded this year to increase the household income threshold qualification from $55,000 to $65,000. Interest on the amount paid by the state accumulates and a lien is placed on the property for all deferred tax payments and interest, payable upon death of the homeowner,
Celebrating its 50th anniversary season, St. Louis’ Metro Theater Company presents Spells of the Sea , a new musical for younger audiences. The imaginative musical thoughtfully addresses a bevy of emotions and experiences centered on fear, loss, grieving, acceptance and regaining hope. The performances capture the emotional tone of the script and integrate wonderfully with director Julia Flood’s fluid staging, simple but fanciful choreography by Tyler White and music director Deborah Wicks La Puma’s enveloping soundscape.
ST. LOUIS -- Some say it is the social event of the year. Get your tuxes, your gowns, and don't forget your mask. The big Mardi Gras parade is this weekend in St. Louis and it kicks off with the Mayor's Ball Friday night.
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is alerting customers that all offices and facilities will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day. • Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Tuesday through Saturday schedule will be closed on Saturday, February 18. • Offices and Driver Services facilities operating on a Monday through Friday schedule will be closed Monday, February 20. All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, February 21. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website at ilsos.gov for online services including checking eligibility to renew their driver’s license online, applying for a duplicate driver’s license, or renewing license plate stickers.
A driver fatally struck a pedestrian Thursday evening in St. Clair County. Investigators say the pedestrian "failed to yield to traffic" before the collision.
The final screening of the film will feature a post-show conversation with gospel music legend Zella Jackson Price and Gospel Music Hall of Fame Missouri CEO Monica Butler.
Couples names: Charlie & Beth Morton City: East Alton Date met or started dating: August 8, 2008 Date married: October 31, 2008 What makes your relationship special? We are best friends. Both been through major health issues brain surgery for him GBS' for her. Share a memory you have made together: She used to go to the ballpark with me while I was umpiring.
Queen is giving fans yet another peek behind the scenes with the latest episode of their weekly YouTube series Queen The Greatest Live. This week they explore the decisions that go into picking…
Celebrate the life and work of Dr. Jane Goodall, who braved the unknown to provide a remarkable window into humankind’s closest living relatives – chimpanzees. On Oct. 7, the
Experience a beloved tradition in a brand-new space as the annual Orchid Show returns in its new home in the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center’s Emerson Conservatory. For most
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