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State of Illinois approves HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital plans for new surgical treatment center and medical office
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital received unanimous approval March 18 from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) to build an outpatient surgical treatment center and medical office building on the current campus in O’Fallon, Ill. St. Elizabeth’s applied for Illinois’ required Certificate of Need to move forward with this important project last fall.…
Read MoreFrom IDOT: Self-enforcing roadways bringing safety up to speed
Over the past decade, speeding has contributed to about one-third of the more than 11,000 traffic fatalities in Illinois. Seeking to increase traffic safety are the Illinois Center for Transportation and IDOT in a joint project, “Advancing Self-Enforcing Streets Phase 1: The Relationship between Roadway Environment and Crash Severity”. Stephane Seck-Birhame, IDOT bureau chief…
Read MoreGreat Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau named Title Sponsor for Alton Illinois Junior Championship
Partnership to bring elite junior golf back to Spencer T. Olin Golf Course for the first time since 2020 The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) recently announced its new sponsorship with the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau, which will serve as the Title Sponsor of the Alton Illinois Junior Championship through 2027. This partnership…
Read MoreiHire survey results: Only 1 in 4 employees trust HR to address toxic workplace behaviors
65% of workers who reported harmful behaviors or incidents to HR or management in the past year said their organization did nothing to address the incidents According to an iHire survey, only 25% of employees trust HR to address toxic behaviors in the workplace. Moreover, approximately 65% of workers who reported harmful behaviors or incidents to HR,…
Read MoreAlways Late TV Movie Awards celebrates independent cinema at L&C
The Always Late TV Movie Awards is back! Taking place this weekend, March 22 and 23, 2025, at the Hatheway Cultural Center on the Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey campus, this annual celebration and film festival honors creativity, innovation, and excellence in independent filmmaking. Filmmakers are flying in from around the world, including…
Read MoreIllinois House panel advances bill to strengthen homeschooling oversight
Thousands pack the Capitol to voice their opposition to the measure By MOLLY PARKER, BETH HUNDSDORFER, JADE AUBREY and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — After nearly three hours of debate before a packed hearing room, a House committee on Wednesday voted to advance a bill that would impose new…
Read MoreIllinois human trafficking bill focuses cross-agency coordination, victims
Leaders expect human trafficking numbers in state are higher than reports indicate By BRIDGETTE FOX and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — A Senate committee passed a bill this week that would give specialized training on human trafficking and establish coordination across multiple state agencies and partners. Human trafficking is…
Read MoreWood River Township supervisor retiring from position to focus on career as Madison County Treasurer
Mike Babcock is preparing his next steps as he gets ready to step down from his role as Wood River Township supervisor — a position he’s held the past 16 years. “I had no idea when I first ran for office that I would still be serving,” Babcock said. “I am thankful to the voters…
Read MoreAnderson Hospital Foundation hosts successful 2025 Winter Wonderland Gala
The 2025 Anderson Hospital Foundation Gala was held on Feb. 8, 2025, at The Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis. The Anderson Hospital Foundation Winter Wonderland-themed Gala included a cocktail hour, with passed hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, a gourmet dinner, a LIVE auction, an audience appeal fundraiser (to support the Emergency Room Renovation project)…
Read MoreSlusser answers partisanship comments
By RANDY PIERCE Troy Times-Tribune Regarding his issuance of a press release concerning circumstances in Washington, D.C. and how he has no worries about the impact locally, Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser was criticized for making partisan-based statements related to that situation and responded to those accusations recently. At last month’s meeting of the…
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