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Friday, Sept. 19: Fairmount Park celebrates 100 years with FanDuel St. Louis Derby

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Celebrating a century of horse racing, tradition, and entertainment with a $250,000 purse   This month marks a historic milestone for Fairmount Park Casino and Racing as it celebrates a century of horse racing, tradition, and entertainment in the Metro East region. On Friday, Sept. 19, the venue will honor its centennial with the marquee…

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Historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge set to reopen Sept. 22 after restoration

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The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that the historic Little Mary’s River Covered Bridge, a pedestrian-only structure located along Illinois 150 approximately 4 miles north of Chester in Randolph County, is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Sept. 22, following a nearly yearlong restoration effort. The $312,000 project carefully balanced historic preservation with modern safety…

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‘Deep fakes, real threats:’ First Mid Bank & Trust to host Oct. 1 webinar

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Cybercriminals are turning artificial intelligence (AI) into one of their most dangerous weapons, costing organizations millions through deep fakes, voice clones, and sophisticated phishing schemes. To help business leaders stay ahead of these rapidly evolving risks, First Mid Bank & Trust (First Mid) is hosting a free webinar titled “Deep Fakes, Real Threats: Cybercrime’s AI…

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Weekend lane closure on eastbound I-270 scheduled

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The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a weekend lane closure of eastbound I-270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will begin, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19. The closure is necessary for ramp construction and is…

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New ER entrance tunnel opens at Anderson Hospital campus

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Anderson Hospital’s Emergency Department project continues to move forward as the stage of breaking ground on the new building is reached. Effective Sept. 17, 2025, the construction area has expanded as shown on the map below. A new tunnel system has opened to protect and guide patients and visitors safely to the ER building entrance…

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HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital announces $116M investment for campus expansion

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Expansion investment to facilitate growth of services and inpatient capacity On Monday, Sept. 15, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital formally announced its investment of $116 million in major growth projects for the O’Fallon campus. The projects will expand the emergency department, increase inpatient nursing capacity, as well as add a new outpatient surgery center, advanced imaging…

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Lawsuit leads to release of federal funding for EV chargers in Illinois

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Attorney general sued for release of grant funding allocated by Biden-era law By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary Illinois successfully sued the Trump administration for the release of federal grant funding for electric vehicle charging stations. Trump sought to block the funding that was approved by Congress in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law…

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