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2026 Women of Distinction: Dr. Tandra Taylor Works with Students at SIUE and Beyond

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Dr. Tandra Taylor is intentional about her work to help students. Taylor, one of the YWCA’s eleven 2026 Women of Distinction, will be honored at the Y’s annual gala for her commitment to the community. She works as an assistant professor of history and serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community Engagement and Educational Pathways at SIUE. She said that behind those “hefty titles” is simply a love for education. “At my core, I’m an educator.

Missouri Senate weighs standardizing minimum prison terms, repealing conditional release

4 months 2 weeks ago
A group of bills standardizing mandatory minimum prison terms and repealing conditional release provisions was debated by a Missouri Senate committee on Wednesday. The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed three bills, sponsored by Republican Sens. Curtis Trent of Springfield, Jill Carter of Granby and Joe Nicola of Grain Valley, which include identical provisions for restructuring prison […]
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Wood River Attorney Says Plank's Self-Appointing Library Board Vote Allowed

4 months 2 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER – Wood River City Councilman Jeremy Plank’s vote to appoint himself to the city’s Library Board will be allowed to stand. City Attorney Kathryn Warren said at this week’s City Council meeting that after reviewing the City Code and relevant case law and state statutes, she found no rule preventing a sitting councilman from voting to approve his own appointment to the Library Board. The City Code also allows one member of the council to sit on the Library Boar

Illinois's Chief Homelessness Officer Hosts Conversations About Homelessness in Madison County

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Riverbend residents came together for a conversation about homelessness and the needs of unhoused community members. On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, community leaders, representatives from nonprofits, and people experiencing homelessness met at First Presbyterian Church in Alton for two listening sessions with Chief Christine Haley. As Chief Homelessness Officer with the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness, Haley is holding listening sessions across the state to inform Home

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Celebrates National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, Highlighting How the Cookie Program Helps Girls

4 months 2 weeks ago
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois invites cookie lovers across the area to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, taking place February 20–22. National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is an annual event where Girl Scouts nationwide promote their sales and flex their entrepreneurial spirit through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program®. Every purchase makes a difference in the lives of young entrepreneurs as they find their way in the world and discover endless

Former Edwardsville Teacher Asks for Support After She Says She Was Targeted By District Administrators

4 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A former Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 teacher is asking community members to support her at the upcoming Board of Education meeting after she says she was unfairly targeted by the district. Last year, Jade Hinnen made headlines for a TikTok campaign that encouraged people across the country to donate to District #7’s school lunch debt. After receiving permission from the district to fundraise using social media, she raised over $13,000, which paid off