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Illegal alien charged in gift card fraud, identity theft scheme in Glen Carbon
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A Chilean national is facing federal charges for using a stolen credit card to purchase gift cards at the Sam’s Club in Glen Carbon. Maryorie Fernandez-Ormeno, also known as Guadalupe Maldanado Salinas, 36, is charged with one count of conspiracy to commit access device fraud, access device fraud, attempted access…
Read MoreExperience life as an SIUE Cougar at Admitted Student Day April 4
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will welcome incoming students and their guests to Admitted Student Day, a premier event that introduces future Cougars to the academic, social, and residential aspects of university life. Admitted Student Day will take place from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 4, on the SIUE Edwardsville campus. “Admitted Student…
Read MoreMemorial Hospital is first in Metro East to receive top honor from ANCC
Memorial Hospital recently announced that it has become the first hospital in the Metro East to receive a top honor from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – a one-year Accreditation with Distinction for the hospital’s Nurse Residency Program. “Accreditation with Distinction” is the highest recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Accreditation Program. Both…
Read MoreFirst Mid earns Top Workplaces USA award for second consecutive year
First Mid Bancshares Inc. (First Mid) recently announced that it has earned a 2025 Top Workplaces USA award. Marking the second consecutive year the organization has received this national recognition, the award reflects First Mid’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture where employees feel engaged, valued, and empowered to succeed. The Top Workplaces USA award,…
Read MoreBoeing selected to build new F-47 fighter jet
Award from U.S. Air Force cements St. Louis as national hub for aerospace and defense technology, strengthens the region’s advanced manufacturing sector Key Takeaways Contract to build new F-47 fighter jet will bring jobs, additional investment to facilities at St. Louis Lambert International Airport Adds to St. Louis’ aerospace and defense tech strengths, like NGA…
Read MorePritzker vetoes bill that would have required warehouse workers to know their quotas
The Bill one of only a handful of vetoes the governor has used in six years By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker issued a rare veto Friday [March 21, 2025] of a bill that would require warehouse workers in Illinois to know quotas they must meet at their jobs.…
Read MoreBillions were pledged, but many Illinois university construction projects stalled
Rising costs and bureaucracy delay Rebuild Illinois projects on campuses statewide By RYAN GRIESER and The Saluki Local Reporting Lab, Capitol News Illinois Buildings on Illinois’ college campuses were falling apart when lawmakers approved $2.9 billion for higher education construction as part of the 2019 Rebuild Illinois capital plan. The funding brought hope for long-overdue…
Read MorePritzker’s community college initiative stalls in House committee
Bill would allow community colleges to offer four-year bachelor’s degree programs By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — One of Gov. JB Pritzker’s top legislative initiatives stalled in the General Assembly last week when the chair of the House Higher Education Committee refused to call a vote on a bill that would authorize…
Read MoreSummer fun in southwest Illinois: A line-up of festivals, events in Great Rivers & Routes region
Plan a getaway around these festivals and events in the Great Rivers & Routes region this summer Dozens of annual festivals and events are planned for the Great Rivers & Routes region of southwest Illinois, highlighting great food, America’s fascination with the Mother Road of Route 66, fireworks along the Mississippi River, the revival of an…
Read MoreHSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese recognized as a Top Rural and Community Hospital
For over 125 years, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Breese has been an integral part of the rural community, providing essential, high-quality health care services. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital was recently recognized as one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for 2025. This honor was awarded by The Chartis Center…
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