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St. 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 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…
Read MoreIDNR shares upcoming events and items for May
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for May: May 1 Illinois History Day Springfield | Sangamon County The Illinois State Museum hosts Illinois History Day at the Bank of Springfield Center. Regional finalists will compete for a chance to go to the national competition…
Read MoreSt. Clair County: North Belt West pavement patching begins May 5
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that pavement patching on North Belt West from West Main Street to Illinois 161 in St. Clair County will require daytime lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, May 5. The project is expected to be completed this summer. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate…
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