Public comment sought on proposed Relocated Illinois 3 improvements in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements to approximately two miles of the Relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The meeting will be held: 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 East St. Louis Community College Center 601 James R.…
Read MoreFrom State Senator Belt: For those who have earned it, a second chance is possible
Marking a significant step forward in criminal justice reform, state Senator Christopher Belt supported a transformative approach to providing second chances while maintaining critical public safety protections. “The Clean Slate Act gives hope to those looking to start over and do better,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “It is important to note that this bill only includes…
Read MoreSt. Clair County launches food drive to support Scott Air Force Base personnel
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, St. Clair County is hosting a food drive for the community to support the Airmen and civilian personnel at Scott Air Force Base experiencing financial hardship due to missed paychecks and uncertainty during this time. Organized by St. Clair County’s Department of Military Affairs in partnership with the…
Read MoreTrump administration OKs partial SNAP funding for November after judges’ orders
The USDA declined to tap into additional funds, which will delay and reduce benefits By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The Trump administration said Monday it will fund half the normal SNAP benefits for the month of November using emergency funds but declined to tap into other sources to provide full coverage. The…
Read MoreDan Rhyne, union steelworker, files as Republican candidate for Illinois 57th Senate District
Dan Rhyne, a Marine veteran, union steelworker at Granite City Steel, and the treasurer for United Steelworkers Local 1899, filed the required signatures on Nov. 3, 2025, to officially become the Republican candidate for Illinois 57th Senate District. A Republican, father of four, grandfather of five, and lifelong resident of St. Clair County, Rhyne has…
Read MoreRadio host, author Amy Marxkors named Salvation Army campaign chair
Annual Red Kettle Campaign kicks off Nov. 22 for St. Louis region The Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis recently announced that radio host, author and community advocate Amy Marxkors will serve as its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign chair. Marxkors is a journalist and co-host of The Chris and Amy Show with Chris Rongey on…
Read MoreOnly publicly funded deaf-blind children’s residential school in nation opens new facility
Campus revitalization will double the capacity of the Illinois-based school Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of a new facility at the Philip J. Rock Center and School, the only publicly funded residential school for deaf-blind children in the nation. The new facility will provide residency and…
Read MoreState Rep. Katie Stuart hosting Coat Drive, Working Family Office Hours in November
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville-112th District) has announced that her office is hosting a Coat Drive throughout the month of November. Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is co-hosting the Coat Drive with Stuart’s office. Drop-off locations include: Mississippi Library District – 408 W. Main St., Collinsville Fairview Heights Public Library – 10017 Bunkum Rd.,…
Read MoreNew family medicine provider joins OSF Medical Group in Godfrey
Jill Heitzig, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is accepting new patients 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday OSF Medical Group – Primary Care (Godfrey) recently announced that a new board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner has been added to its staff to better serve the primary care needs of Riverbend region residents. Jill Heitzig, DNP, APRN,…
Read MoreAdvance Illinois to host statewide webinar Nov. 5 on education report findings
Hosted virtually from 12 Noon to 1:15 p.m. Central Time Nov. 5; registration is required Advance Illinois will host a statewide webinar on Wednesday, Nov. 5, to explore the latest findings from The State We’re In 2025, its comprehensive biennial look at Illinois’ education system from birth through postsecondary. The virtual event takes place from…
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