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Behavioral Health Alternatives in Wood River acquired by Chestnut Health Systems
Effective February 10, 2025, Behavioral Health Alternatives (BHA) has been acquired by Chestnut Health Systems™, expanding access to integrated behavioral health services in Wood River and surrounding communities. the transition ensures seamless care while enhancing vital health and wellness resources. “This acquisition aligns with our mission to improve lives through excellence in service,” said David…
Read MoreFour children still hospitalized while Chatham mourns four who died in crash
State Police investigate what caused driver of Jeep to plow into after-school program By BETH HUNDSDORFER and JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois CHATHAM — As a central Illinois community mourns the deaths of three children and a teen counselor killed Monday when a vehicle crashed into the building that housed their after-school program,…
Read MoreSchnucks Springboard sampling events happening this weekend
Sampling events featuring products from Schnucks local and diverse-owned accelerator, Schnucks Springboard Products of entrepreneurs that were a part of the first class of Schnucks Springboard local and diverse-owned business accelerator can now be found on shelves at select Schnucks stores in the St. Louis area. To help introduce the products to customers, several coordinated…
Read MoreIllinois EPA announces Spring 2025 Household Hazardous Waste collection events
One-day collection events are in addition to five long-term collection locations Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings has announced three upcoming Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) one-day collection locations for the Spring of 2025. These collection events are co-sponsored by units of local government and provide residents the free opportunity to safely…
Read MoreFirst a student and an apprentice, then a teacher: McKendree’s innovative approach
By MELISSA CROCKETT MESKE IBJ Managing Editor [email protected] McKendree University’s Paraprofessional+ Pathway program, which began in the fall of 2023, has been growing steadily. Gaining certification from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in 2024, its inaugural class consisted of 21 paraprofessionals. As of Spring 2025, there are 155 paraprofessionals enrolled in courses. Participants…
Read MoreCalhoun County’s Joe Page Bridge to fully close May 5; expected reopening on May 17
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a full closure of the Joe Page Bridge (Illinois 16/100) over the Illinois River in Calhoun County beginning at 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, weather permitting. The bridge is expected to be open to traffic by 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17. The closure is necessary to allow for…
Read MoreResidents encourage to explore MetroBikeLink system with SCCTD’s ‘GO TRAILing’
Program enables residents of all ages to track miles on the trails and earn prizes Area residents are encouraged to get out and explore the MetroBikeLink System this summer through St. Clair County Transit District’s “GO TRAILing” program, being held in partnership with Citizens for Modern Transit. Program participants can earn a selection of prizes…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s in Alton celebrates 100 years of community care
[Editor’s note: All images and story content republished with permission and are courtesy of OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center.] 2025 marks 100 years that the health care ministry of OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center has been present in Alton. The Sisters of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George lead patient care on-site today, as…
Read MoreIMPACT Strategies earns AGCMO safety awards
IMPACT Strategies recently received an Associated General Contractors of Missouri (AGCMO) Work Hours Category Safety Award. This selection was made based on the company’s 2024 safety performance of total recordable injuries and lost workdays cases, in comparison to other companies with total work hours between 50,001 to 100,000 work hours. In addition, IMPACT Strategies was…
Read MoreL&C invites community to May 6 ‘State of Trailblazer Nation’ event
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting community stakeholders to join team members, students and alumni in a retrospective and celebration of the past year’s progress made toward the college’s strategic plan. The third annual State of Trailblazer Nation is set for 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 6, in the Hatheway Cultural Center’s Ann Whitney Olin…
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