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With weeks before the new school year, they need about two dozen more educators.

Washington Park Police Department has called on the state police to lead the investigation into her death.

A jury late Friday found a St. Charles woman guilty of murdering her husband in 2018 by stabbing him.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SDM) fall semester is underway, and to set the tone for a productive and collegial year, students gathered for a welcome event on Tuesday, Aug. 9. The SIUE Division of Student Affairs coordinated the event which included a taco lunch, wellness bags with health essentials, and Dairy Queen blizzards handed out by SIUE Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD and Alton Mayor David Goins. Students also enjoyed participating in various games and creative activities. “I’m excited to start year three at the SIU School of Dental Medicine,” said Julissa Quinonez, of Rochelle. “I’m really jumping into clinics. I’m seeing a lot more patients now than I did in the summers and am eager to try new procedures.” “This is basically home,” said first-year dental student Alyssa January, of St. Louis. “Everyone is incredibly friendly and helpful on campus. The whole transformation

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The facilities use a toxic gas called ethylene oxide to sanitize medical and dental equipment and fumigate certain food products.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces upcoming daily lane closures on Illinois 143 near Old Alton Road. The changes started on August 1 and are projected to continue through August 27. Geeding Construction and Marathon Oil are doing the work. Residents should expect delays and are encouraged whenever possible to take alternate routes away from the area.

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MADISON COUNTY - The Third Judicial Pro Bono Committee met in person earlier this year for the first time since 2020. Committee members were excited to share with the group their successes over the last quarter and plan future projects and events. Judge Maureen Schuette chairs the committee made up of judges, court staff, legal aid providers, and lawyers from a variety of different practice areas who meet quarterly. With the help of the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) and the Madison County Bar Association, the Committee hosted a seminar on May 18 geared toward family law practitioners. The well-attended event provided legal education for attorneys who serve in a volunteer capacity in our Legal Advice Clinic in the Madison County Law Library or other legal aid organizations. “We truly appreciate each and every attorney and staff member who graciously donates their time and talent to our Legal Advice Clinic, to our Continuing Legal Education Seminars, and to our Pro Bono

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(AP) — The nation’s top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person. …

Another nice day Saturday, but a bit warmer with highs climbing into the upper 80s with overnight temperatures around 70.

There's good news for drivers who use Big Bend in Kirkwood and Crestwood.

The man was found Saturday in Oklahoma.

For the first time in more than 20 years, Fort Leonard Wood is opening its gates and inviting the public to come to see what they are all about with a special event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 13 on Gammon Field.

The non-profit organization Operation Food Search will host their annual Shop Out Hunger Day Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schnucks, Dierbergs, and Straub's markets throughout the region.

Still need school supplies, physicals, and immunizations

Webster University and Edward Jones have launched a five-year program to recruit undergraduate students of color -- or those from under-resourced communities -- for paid internships in the financial services industry.

Help is coming to make improvements to Illinois roads.

You may remember, just before Thanksgiving last year – a work zone crash killed two MoDOT workers and brain damaged a third.