Area News
OSF Medical Group introduces diabetes nurse educator program for Riverbend residents
Jennifer Adcock, RN, BSN, CDCES, offers a personalized approach because diabetes education is not one-size-fits-all Early last year, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the 2024 National Diabetes Statistics Report. This report estimated that, as of 2021, more than 38.4 million people of all ages – or 11.6% of the U.S. population…
Read MoreIllinois State Police partners with SIUE on cold cases
Women in Jane Doe cases associated with a serial killer identified; first-degree murder charges filed in 14-year-old case A partnership between Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and the Illinois State Police (ISP) is offering real world experience for the next generation of criminal justice students and is aiding ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 special agents…
Read MoreCharter, Comcast, enter agreement with T-Mobile to deliver business customers’ wireless service
Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR) and Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) announced that they have entered into a multi-year exclusive agreement with T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) to utilize its network to deliver mobile services to their business customers across the United States. Service is set to launch in 2026. Charter and Comcast’s innovative wireless partnership will leverage the power of…
Read MoreIDOT to host July 28 virtual public meeting for Southwest Connector
Website seeks input on proposed Waterloo-to-Murphysboro improvements The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more about the Southwest Connector Planning and Environmental Linkages study and provide feedback on the corridor between Waterloo and Murphysboro. Instead of hosting an in-person meeting, IDOT will present project information and encourage public input from July…
Read MoreIllinois State Fair takeover of Illinois Product Farmers Market is July 24
Stock up and save on Mega & Jumbo passes before Aug. 1 price increase Two of your favorite summertime activities are coming together when the Illinois State Fair takes over the Illinois Product Farmers Market. Make plans to be at the Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds between 3:30 and 7 p.m. on Thursday, July…
Read MoreDewey’s Pizza debuts savory, sweet employee-created pizza
Dewey’s Pizza announces limited-time Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffle pizza Dewey’s Pizza is bringing the heat this summer with its newest limited time offering: the Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffle pizza. Available for just two weeks, from July 22 through Aug. 4, this innovative pizza combines the fiery spice of Nashville hot chicken and the…
Read MoreFeds weigh in on lawsuit challenging how Illinois maintains voter registration rolls
Suit alleges Illinois fails to properly maintain registration lists By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The Justice Department is supporting a lawsuit by private entities that challenges Illinois’ practice of putting local election officials in charge of maintaining voter registration rolls. The action appears to be part of a broader effort to exert…
Read MoreFederal housing credit expansion could increase affordable rental units in Illinois: report
Advocates say additional state-level credit is necessary to make projects more affordable By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary The latest federal domestic policy plan increases funding for the Low-Income Tax Housing Credit by 12%. The expanded tax credit could allow construction of 34,700 new affordable housing units in Illinois, according one report. Supporters…
Read MoreRegistration open for 17th annual Alton ‘Miles for Meso’ 5K Race, 3K Fun Run/Walk
The 17th annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run and 3K Fun Run/Walk benefiting the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will take place Saturday, Sept. 20. Registration is now open for the in-person and virtual event, which is hosted and produced by Simmons Hanly Conroy and Metro Tri Club of Edwardsville, Ill. The event falls just prior…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions marks 78 years of impact with 24-hour fundraising campaign
Board member and longtime legacy supporter highlights importance of Caritas Day Caritas Family Solutions will celebrate its 78th anniversary on July 31 with Caritas Day, an annual day of fundraising and awareness honoring the thousands of lives the nonprofit touches each year across Southern Illinois. To mark the milestone, Caritas will launch a 24-hour matching…
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