Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has launched a new course teaching the Samoan language and culture, led by Viliamu (William) Fanene, making SIUE one of the only universities in the US to offer such a course.
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EDWARDSVILLE/WOOD RIVER — The Madison County Board approved the purchase of five downtown Wood River properties to house county departments currently operating at the former Wood River Township Hospital campus. Board members took the action on Wednesday during their monthly meeting. Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser said the acquisition marks an important milestone in the county’s long-term facilities plan. “These acquisitions provide a path forward for county
BETHALTO - Villa Rose Senior Living Community is a completely unique independent living experience. Executive Director Cindy Cannon explained that the community, located in Bethalto, combines independent living with supportive services. She believes the “family” feel, shared by both residents and staff members, sets them apart as a home for older adults to feel comfortable, cared for, and supported as they age. “Statistics tell us that older adults are lonely,” Canno
Medical experts are warning about a dangerous trend known as “dusting” or “huffing,” saying the practice can cause sudden death after a single use. That was the case in 2025, when a 19-year-old woman from Arizona died after suffering sudden cardiac arrest from inhaling aerosol from a can of keyboard cleaner. Though less prevalent than other substances, huffing is considered one of the most dangerous forms of drug abuse. Because inhalants are readily available household
GODFREY – A Godfrey resident seeking to launch fireworks on July 3, 2026 will have to raise their liability insurance coverage to $1 million before securing a permit. The consideration and approval of a fireworks permit for Bob Mueller was on the Village Board agenda for June 16, 2026. When the item came up for a vote, Trustee Gerard Fischer said he was “uncomfortable” with Mueller’s certificate of property insurance showing $300,000 in liability coverage. “Is
Just like technology has evolved, so have things in the vaping space. The risk for cancer, stunted brain development and other serious ailments remains the same. But the look of the vapes, the sensation you get when using them and the age at which kids start vaping all are changing. That’s according to Karen Boyd, Heather Thompson and Jessica Williams, Mission Partners (employees) at OSF HealthCare Moeller Cancer Center in Alton, Illinois, who have been talking to parents and kids in
Summer means outdoor activities and a reminder to watch for suspicious moles, a possible sign of skin cancer. But doctors say skin lesions come in many forms, and you should know when to get an expert opinion. What is and isn’t a skin lesion? Raman Kumar, MD , a colorectal and general surgeon at OSF HealthCare, has your checklist: YES: moles, blisters, bumps, acne, boils, peeling skin from a sunburn, rashes, poison ivy or similar skin reactions, warts, skin tags and bug bites YE
SOUTH ROXANA - South Roxana residents, families, and guests are invited to a free community celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2026, at Connect Church, 1417 Herbert St., in South Roxana, according to Village Administrator and Chief of Police Bob Coles. The event will include a fireworks show, food trucks, bounce houses, music and games, and other family-friendly activities. Coles thanked residents for their continued support of the annual Fourth of July celebration and said officials
BELLEVILLE/EST ST. LOUIS - A Belleville, Illinois, man who pleaded guilty to possessing a machine gun was sentenced in federal court in East St. Louis to eight years in prison, authorities said, a punishment that will be served in addition to any sentence he may receive in a pending Missouri state case. Dontay Moore Jr., 23, of Belleville, was sentenced by a district judge and will also serve three years of supervised release after his prison term. Moore pleaded guilty in February to one
O’FALLON, Ill. — HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has recently installed a third robotic-assisted surgical system, the da Vinci® 5 , to continue to enhance the surgical offerings and access to patients in the Metro East region. The minimally invasive robotic surgical system, funded fully by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation, can be used across a spectrum of procedures for gynecology, urology, thoracic, cardiac and general surgery. Dr. Scott Crouch, a general surgeon
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