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Australian Teens Impacted By The Social Media Ban Are Getting Less News

4 months 3 weeks ago
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. In the months leading up to the implementation of Australia’s social media ban in December 2025, there was much discussion about the possible negative consequences. Among these were concerns that teenagers would consume less news. As most young adults use social media for news […]
Michael Dezuanni, Simon Chambers, and Tanya Notley

Summer turf tips for St. Louisans

4 months 3 weeks ago
It’s been a fantastic spring for lawns across the St. Louis area thanks to all the rain and mild temperatures. Experts say homeowners need to shift their focus to summer heat and humidity.
Jaime Travers

Ali Hiller, Jamie Anderson Named District 7 Principals

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 has appointed Ali Hiller as principal of Nelson Elementary and Jamie Anderson as principal of Glen Carbon Elementary. Both appointments were approved May 26, 2026, by the District 7 Board of Education. Hiller and Anderson will assume their new roles July 1, 2026. Hiller is completing her second year as assistant principal at Woodland Elementary. Prior to her appointment at Woodland, she served as an administrative intern

Edwardsville School Board Proposes Curriculum Advisory Committee

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on May 26, 2026, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education discussed the possibility of creating a Curriculum Advisory Committee. The committee would support the curriculum reviews completed by teachers and administrators. Board President Bob Paty explained the purpose behind creating a new committee. “The Curriculum Advisory Committee exists to inform, educate, and ensure that all curriculum decisions brought

Granite City to Host Route 66 Celebration Expected to Draw Hundreds Downtown

4 months 3 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY — Downtown Granite City is preparing to welcome hundreds of visitors on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as communities along Illinois’ historic Route 66 come together for a regional celebration centered on tourism, local business support, history, and community involvement. The event, culminating in a downtown Granite City celebration in Civic Park and extending to the Neon Sign Park area, is expected to bring visitors from across Illinois and surrounding states into local restaurants