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Edwardsville Musicians Shine At ILMEA Festival At Belleville

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BELLEVILLE - Edwardsville High School Orchestra Director and Fine Arts Chair Victoria Voumard reported that on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, 76 EHS band, choir and orchestra students who made ILMEA All District Music Festival 2025 performed at Belleville West High School. The list of students is below: Orchestra Ben Alexander, violin Dylan Brueggeman, cello Alan Chen, violin Precia Chimaren, violin Darby Christian, cello Jack Conkovich, violin Adam Cundiff, cello Raevadee Dombrowski,

IDPH Releases Latest Maternal Mortality Data Report

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its latest Illinois Maternal Mortality Data Report, analyzing data regarding deaths that occurred during pregnancy or within one year of pregnancy from 2021- 2022. IDPH convenes two Maternal Mortality Review Committees (MMRCs) to identify causes of death and determine whether a death was pregnancy-related. The committees also assess preventability, identify contributing factors, and develop recommendations to prevent

HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Michael McGuire, PA-C, to Sports Medicine in O'Fallon

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O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is excited to welcome Michael McGuire, PA-C, to the team at HSHS Medical Group Family and Sports Medicine – O’Fallon at 670 Pierce Blvd. in O’Fallon, Illinois. McGuire is a board-certified physician assistant with extensive training and experience in orthopedics. He is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and values clear communication and patient collaboration throughout the treatment process. McGuire holds

Families worry as cost of autism therapy comes under state scrutiny

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State Medicaid agencies are struggling to pay for an intensive therapy for children with autism — and looming federal Medicaid cuts are likely to make the problem worse. Parents of children and young adults who receive applied behavior analysis, or ABA, worry states’ cost-saving measures will make it harder for them to get vital services. […]
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O'Fallon Reschedules Annual Holiday Parade Due To Weather

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O'FALLON, Ill. — The O’Fallon Police Department announced a change in schedule for the city’s annual Illuminated Holiday Parade due to expected inclement weather on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. The parade, originally set for Saturday, will now take place starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28. The parade will begin at its usual start time and conclude at Community Park in O'Fallon where attendees can enjoy a Christmas tree lighting, Christmas carols, and other free activities

Granite City Men Face Felonies In Domestic Battery Cases

2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men have been charged in separate domestic battery cases filed in Madison County. Ivan T. Goheen, 28, of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 14, 2025 with his second or subsequent offense of domestic battery, a Class 4 felony. Goheen allegedly caused bodily harm to a family or household member by striking the victim about the face with his hand on Oct. 25, 2025. Charging documents note Goheen had previously been convicted of domestic battery in a prior Madison

The Three Elements of Risk in Your Financial Plan

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Most investors describe themselves as “aggressive,” “moderate,” or “conservative.” While that language is common, it often oversimplifies how risk really works in a financial plan —especially for people approaching or in retirement . In reality, a well-structured plan looks at three separate elements of risk: 1) your risk tolerance, 2) your risk capacity, and 3) your need to take risk to reach your goals. 1. Risk tolerance: How much volatility you ca

FAA Releases More Info On Pike County Plane Crash, However Identity Of Victim Remains Unknown

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PIKE COUNTY — A small plane crashed Sunday night, Nov. 23, 2025, in Pike County, killing one person and injuring two others, authorities said. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released additional information about the crash, but the person who died in the crash has not yet been identified. The crash occurred around 9:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in a field north of Interstate 72, west of Exit 35, according to the Pike County Sheriff’s Department. The department was notifie

Alton Native Saves a Life with Anonymous Stem Cell Donation

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ALTON - When Alton native Christa Hollensteiner received the call, she almost hung up, convinced it was another telemarketer. Instead, she listened as the woman on the other end reminded her that, ten years previously, Hollensteiner had joined the DKMS stem cell donor registry. Hollensteiner had completely forgotten about it. But then she heard the words that would change her life: They had found someone who needed stem cells to survive, and Hollensteiner was a full match. “All they