Durbin reintroduces bipartisan legislation to protect rural postal processing facilities
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would require the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to protect mail processing centers in rural communities by mandating a study on the consequences of downsizing or closing these facilities, which is already required before the closure of a storefront…
Read MoreL&C criminal justice program to host March 6 open house
Lewis and Clark Community College’s Criminal Justice program is hosting an open house event for potential students in honor of National Criminal Justice Month in March. “It’s the perfect time to learn about careers in this dynamic field,” said Program Coordinator Jessica Noble. The event will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March…
Read MoreGovernor announces medical debt erasure for additional 170K Illinois residents
In total, the Medical Debt Relief Program has relieved $345 million in medical debt for nearly 270,000 Illinoisans Governor JB Pritzker joined advocates, healthcare professionals, and patients today [Feb. 26, 2025] to announce that the latest round of relief in the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program has abolished more than $220 million dollars in medical…
Read MoreNGRREC announces 2025 STREAM Series
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC℠) recently announced the return of its popular community events with a new STREAM Series in 2025. The 2025 STREAM series will launch from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, with the World Water Day Photo Contest and continue throughout the year, featuring various…
Read MoreNewly revamped ‘Ten Toes + Transit’ program launches this spring
Registration now open for 12-week sessions, single walks and Coffee Club & Happy Hour excursions Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), in partnership with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District, has revamped its Ten Toes walking program which is widely recognized for helping more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and…
Read MoreKaskaskia College uniquely celebrates Career & Technical Education Month
KC renames Crisp Center to reflect student preparedness for the workforce February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and Kaskaskia College is celebrating its role in helping students prepare for vital jobs in the workforce. KC continues to place an emphasis on Career and Technical Education, offering 45 degrees and 65 certificates in various…
Read MoreBudzinski, Stauber introduce legislation to protect first responders’ labor rights
On Feb. 21, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) re-introduced the bipartisan Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act to ensure labor rights to all public safety officers. Specifically, this legislation will allow public safety officers to form a labor union, collectively bargain for hours and wages, and provide resolution mechanisms for impasses…
Read MoreFinancial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers
Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation By ASHLEY SORIANO and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois CHICAGO — The effects of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on allies and rivals are yet to be seen, but farmers in Illinois are bracing for their impact – even as they wait years for…
Read MoreIDNR seeking campground hosts for 2025 camping season
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites across Illinois. Campground hosting is a perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They check on…
Read MoreRegistration open for Spring Health Fair hosted by HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese
All registration will be done through MyHSHS online medical record portal HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese will host a health fair from 6 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 29 in the hospital’s medical office building at 9515 Holy Cross Lane in Breese, Ill. Participants should park in the main parking lot located off Holy…
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