Apneasy online store now open, bringing CPAP accessories, educational resources to community
O’Fallon-based ApneasyTM, a brand dedicated to making CPAP therapy more comfortable and accessible, recently announced that its online store is officially open for business at apneasy.com. Sleep apnea patients can now purchase the company’s debut products designed to enhance CPAP therapy comfort and effectiveness. “Today marks an exciting milestone for our company and the sleep…
Read MoreSt. Clair County Transit District extends partnership with Chestnut Health Systems
Innovative programming continues to play key role in the safety and security of public transit The safety and security of public transit remains a regional priority – and placing behavioral health providers on the system to address many of the underlying health determinants fueling problematic behavioral issues has proven to be highly impactful. This innovative…
Read MoreHoffman organizes Mother’s Day Donation Drive to help new mothers in need
State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) is asking local residents to help mothers in need this month by donating diapers, baby wipes and other helpful items during his Mother’s Day Donation Drive. “As we celebrate and recognize mothers this month, we want to lend a helping hand to new mothers who could use some assistance,” Hoffman…
Read MoreLatest “State of the Air” report reveals unfavorable results for the St. Louis metro area
Despite drop in high ozone days over the past 30 years of forecasting, region back among 25 most polluted U.S. cities As daily air quality forecasting makes its return for the 2025 season, the American Lung Association’s latest “State of the Air” report finds that even after decades of successful efforts to reduce sources of…
Read MoreSIUE’s Lynne Miller honored with OVC Outstanding Faculty Award
Lynne Miller, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Outstanding Faculty Award for Commitment to Student Success. The OVC’s annual award celebrates faculty across the conference who make a lasting impact on students both inside and outside…
Read MoreSenate leaders split on community college bachelor’s degree proposal
Measure backed by Pritzker has so far stalled in the General Assembly By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Two Democratic leaders in the Illinois Senate openly expressed their disagreement this week about Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs in certain high-demand employment fields. The…
Read MoreLewis and Clark hosting AI summit for campus and community
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the campus and community to its first ever summit on artificial intelligence at 2:15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin Theatre, following the State of Trailblazer Nation at 1 p.m. “AI is here and it’s not going anywhere,” LC President Ken Trzaska…
Read MoreFormer Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Ryan imprisoned for bribery scheme while serving as Secretary of State By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday morning at 91, more than two decades after leaving office for the last time and 12 years after his release from federal prison. He died just one day after…
Read MorePlan to overhaul higher education funding meets U of I opposition
Bills would prioritize neediest schools for new funding By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A plan to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities is running into stiff opposition from the state’s largest higher education institution, the University of Illinois System. The plan, which has been in development for the last four…
Read MoreDriver of Chatham fatal crash had clean toxicology, Illinois State Police confirm
ISP Director says cause of the accident that killed 4 may be a medical emergency By JADE AUBREY and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois State Police released preliminary toxicology results that showed no drugs or alcohol in the system of a driver who crashed into a central Illinois…
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