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Two years ago, we remember announcing the delay of in-person celebrations of National Nurses Week and Hospital Week at our HSHS Illinois hospitals. Now, as we look forward to our annual spring celebrations, we cannot help but be grateful and relieved that we have finally made it here – to a place where we can once again start looking forward with hope. As the nursing leaders of nine HSHS Illinois hospitals, we ask that you join us in thanking the exceptional women and men who have shown character, resilience and strength beyond measure. When tested, the nurses and health care workers at all of our HSHS Illinois hospitals dug their heels in deeper and held their heads higher. They banded together and fought for our community. Through relentless waves of change, they continued to do what they do best – they cared for our patients. Health care never stops. Babies are always being delivered, emergencies and traumas are responded to swiftly, treatments are continuously administered,

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Enjoy St. Louis Cardinal baseball at Busch Stadium.

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker today signed Senate Bill 3197, a piece of legislation that would expand access to health insurance benefits with no premium costs for the families of state employees who lose their life during employment. “There is no higher calling than the work to protect our most vulnerable children,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Deidre Silas was a distinguished public servant who devoted her life to that mission, and we miss her terribly. It is in her honor that we take action to expand health insurance coverage to survivors of tragedy and create a safer environment for those who do the crucial work of protecting our young people.” “In response to the fatal stabbing of Deidre Silas, we must ensure the families of those who serve our most vulnerable populations are cared for,” said State Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield). “Ms. Silas died as a dedicated public servant, and this is the least we can do to honor her

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IDPH is Stressing the Availability of Therapeutic Medications to Treat COVID-19 And the Importance of Starting Treatment Quickly SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 24,646 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 46 deaths since April 22, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,138,682 cases, including 33,614 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic. As of last night, 732 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hospital with COVID-19. Of those, 75 patients were in the ICU and 32 patients with COVID-19 were on ventilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide case rate is 193 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Illinoisans. IDPH officials noted that the case rate has been slowly rising in the state and five Illinois counties are now rated by the CDC as having a Medium Community Level of COVID-19. These counties are DuPage, Lake, Champaign,

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O’FALLON, IL — Becker's Healthcare recently released the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare | 2022" list, which highlights hospitals, health systems and healthcare companies that promote diversity within the workforce, employee engagement and professional growth. This year, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) was among the esteemed honorees for going above and beyond to foster a great workplace culture, benefits and colleague satisfaction. “Being part of a system like HSHS allows colleagues to receive the benefits of career opportunities through numerous educational programs. This, combined with wellness resources and benefits, is what makes HSHS a great place to work,” said Brandon Fish, interim president and chief executive officer at HSHS Elizabeth’s Hospital. “We are proud to be part of an exceptional system that values those who work here and cares for them like family.” “Working for HSHS means being part of a positive culture

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EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville Water Division will be conducting the annual hydrant flushing program beginning Monday, May 2 – 27, 2022. As part of this regular maintenance, the Water Division will be flushing water mains/hydrants within Routes 15, 16, and 17 (flushing routes with street names is attached). The tentative weekly schedule will be provided on ECTV (Channel 993 on Charter Communications) or customers can call the Public Works Department at 692-7535 for additional information. While this work is happening, water customers may experience cloudy or discolored water and lower than usual water pressure. There is the possibility of air in water lines. Residents can reduce this by running their water for 10 minutes to clear the lines. This annual maintenance program is vital to help ensure the continued delivery of high-quality water to homes and businesses in Edwardsville. During this program, the Water Division also checks that fire hydrants around the

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JERSEYVILLE - “Ladies Choice Night” is a series of events happening in downtown Jerseyville within walking distance of each other next Thursday, May 5, starting at 6 p.m. Explore Jerseyville Tourism Coordinator Michael Ward said the event was designed to make Jerseyville’s downtown a girl’s-night-out destination for the evening. “Research shows that 80% of all trips taken are planned by women, so we thought, ‘Why not make a night that plays to those hard-working individuals?’” Ward said. “We have worked with several wonderful locally-owned businesses to create a night where it is up to you. Visit one or all of the planned events located in our walkable City Center, or check out a couple of the retailers who have decided to extend their hours for the evening.” The first event of the night will be “Bubbles and Bouquets” at DJ’s Pub & Grill, located at 117 W. Prairie St. in Jerseyville. Ward said the event

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Gen Horiuchi’s Cinderella is a beautiful re-telling of the classic story. Composed by Sergei Prokofiev, the ballet premiered in 1945 at the Bolshoi Theatre with

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Jamo Presents… The Lot Series featuring: VOODOO FLEETWOOD MAC Fri. April 29, 2022 Doors 7pm • Show 8pm AGES 18+

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It’s time to shake, rattle, and roll! Join us as the legendary Marty Spikener takes you on a musical journey, connecting two sister genres: jump

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The St. Louis Blues take on the Las Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Thursday, April 28, Jace Richardson, 2 years of age, of the 7000 block of Arcadia Avenue in University City, Missouri 63130, died from injuries suffered in the crash on April 22, 2022. On Friday, April 29, 2022, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued amended warrants on suspect Leon Russell, 29 years of age, of the 1100 block of Laredo Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63138, for one count of Murder Second Degree, two counts of Assault Second Degree, Resisting Arrest by Fleeing, Tampering with a Motor Vehicle First Degree, and Driving while Suspended. He is being held without bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement for Russell reads: On or about April 22, 2022, St. Louis County Police Officers attempted to stop a vehicle being driven by Defendant because it was reported stolen. The vehicle Defendant was driving was

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Police say the suspect, Daylon K. Richardson, 22, fled from police, then hit the deputy while the deputy was attempting to set up spike strips.

A 2-year-old died Thursday, almost one week after he was critically injured in a crash during a police chase last week.

Some St. Louis County residents had a shaky start to their weekend. A reported magnitude 2.8 earthquake rumbled parts of St. Louis County early Friday evening, according to the US Geological Survey.