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Pere Marquette State Park to host Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair on June 7
Pere Marquette State Park will host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, featuring fun and educational activities for the entire family, on Saturday, June 7. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, which is near Grafton on Illinois 100. There are no admission or parking fees, and no fishing license or…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt donates May pay raise to food pantry in Freeburg
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise for the month of May to Hope Christian Church’s Food Pantry in Freeburg. “Hope Christian Church does an excellent job giving back to the community, and I’m happy to contribute to their food pantry,” said Rep. Schmidt. “Too many times, politicians make empty promises. I’m staying…
Read MoreCountry music star Chase Wright to sing National Anthem, perform post-race concert
Rising country music star Chase Wright is paying tribute to St. Louis area first responders and relief workers by performing a free concert following the ninth annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday, June 15. Wright was originally scheduled to perform the national anthem prior to the event but…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions prioritizes family, familiar faces for foster care children
With a decline in traditional foster homes, the Family Finding and Recruitment Program leans into connection, community to bridge the gap As traditional foster homes experience a decline in Illinois and nationwide, Caritas Family Solutions has implemented a new way to ensure children in foster care have a safe and stable place to call home,…
Read MoreGeneral Assembly passes bill to mandate anti-bias training for obstetric care providers
Advocates call bill a ‘first step’ to address racial disparities impacting marginalized women By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — The Senate passed a bill on Wednesday, May 21, that adds new anti-bias education requirements for providers of maternal health services. The measure is aimed at combating maternal…
Read MoreBudzinski details 15 local projects submitted in upcoming federal funding package
Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) submitted 15 local projects for inclusion in the federal funding package in the upcoming fiscal year. These projects were submitted to the House Appropriations Committee as part of the Community Project Funding process. Each project was carefully selected based on strict criteria set by the Committee, as well as Congresswoman…
Read MoreHSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently celebrated National Nurses Week, presents awards to 10
Awards 10 nurses for exemplary commitment to patients and their profession HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently honored all nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2025, and now shares the winners of the 2025 Nursing Exemplar Awards. “National Nurses Week is a dedicated time to thank and recognize the hundreds of nurses who serve throughout…
Read MoreIllinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, Special Olympics to host inaugural Southern Plane Pull fundraiser May 31
To be held at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, competition challenges teams to pull a 22-ton GoJet Aircraft; supports Special Olympics statewide programming The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Illinois recently announced the inaugural Southern Plane Pull competition fundraiser that will take place at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport on Saturday, May 31.…
Read MoreFrom IDOL: Teen workers have labor rights and protections
IDOL outlines requirements to ensure safe, lawful employment this summer As teenagers across the state look for and begin summer jobs, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding parents and employers of the requirements that must be met for the employment of youth under 16. “Summer jobs offer young people valuable opportunities to gain…
Read MoreBudzinski to lead East St. Louis Town Hall event, addressing public education, loss of federal support
At 5 p.m. Central Time on Thursday, May 29, the Public Education Alliance, in partnership with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), National Education Association President Becky Pringle, and American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten, will host a Town Hall at East St. Louis Senior High School (4901 State Street, East St. Louis) to address the…
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