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Belt Supports Legislation To Give Property Tax Relief For Seniors

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt backed a property tax relief package that increases property tax exemption thresholds for senior citizens in Illinois. “When this piece of legislation came across my desk, it was a no-brainer,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Many seniors in the Metro East have lived in their homes for decades - let’s ensure they are not priced out of the homes they have invested their lives into.” Senate Bill 642 would deliver critical

Duckworth Joins Slotkin, Colleagues in Push to Protect Against Abuse of National Guard Domestic Deployments

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WASHINGTON, D.C . – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in introducing legislation that would place limits on the Trump Administration’s ability to deploy the National Guard into American communities, while also injecting $1 billion in new resources to fight crime in American communities. The No Troops in Our Streets Act gives Congress the ability to

Governor Pritzker Cuts Ribbon at IATSE Local 2's New Training Center

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) joined the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 2 Chicago Stagehands to celebrate the opening of their new training center, which was supported by a $5 million grant from the State of Illinois. “Illinois is a prime cultural hub and major tourist destination – thanks in no small part to our skilled entertainment workforce,” said Governor

Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorneys Among the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars®A

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ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s leading mass-torts and complex litigation firms, is proud to announce that 13 firm attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of the Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for Illinois. These designations reflect the firm’s ongoing commitment to legal excellence and leadership in the representation of mesothelioma patients and their families and complex litigation on a national scale. The following attorneys have been selecte

3,000 Households Can Receive Free Groceries in Edwardsville, No Questions Asked

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EDWARDSVILLE - Roughly 3,000 households can receive free food next week. From 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until supplies run out on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, the St. Louis Area Foodbank will distribute groceries to community members at Ralph Korte Stadium on the SIUE campus in Edwardsville. There are no requirements and no questions will be asked. “We want everyone to be able to take advantage of this opportunity,” said Ericka Kinkead with the foodbank. “We’re doing

Assistant State's Attorney, Victim Advocate Speak to LC Criminal Justice Students  

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program welcomed Madison County Assistant State’s Attorney Luke Yager and Victim Advocate Maddison Erwin to the Godfrey Campus, Wednesday, Nov. 12. The pair gave presentations to students in both the Criminal Law and Mental Health and Criminal Justice classes. Among the topics discussed were the insanity defense, resources for the unhoused and mental health issues. For more information on LC’s Crimina

SIUE Hosts Fourth Annual Future Teacher Conference Nov. 18

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's School of Education, Health and Human Behavior will welcome approximately 400 high school students for the fourth annual Future Teacher Conference, a growing regional event designed for students exploring careers in education. Attendance has grown significantly since last year’s conference, which drew 300 participants. The conference introduces future educators to the profession through workshops, presentations, and faculty engagement,

Budzinski Leads Call for Illinois to Receive Rural Health Transformation Fund Dollars

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led every Democratic Member of the Illinois delegation in a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz expressing support for Illinois’ application for the Rural Health Transformation (RHT) program. The Members of Congress emphasized that the RHT Program is an important opportunity to improve the health of Illinois rural communities and address critical challenges like access to