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BJC opens convenient care clinic in Columbia, Illinois
BJC Medical Group opened its 10th convenient care location at 1000 Eleven South in Columbia, Ill. on Dec. 2, 2024. The providers at the BJC Medical Group Convenient Care at Columbia will serve the community with walk-in and scheduled care for minor conditions, injuries, and illnesses. Providers will see patients of all ages and are…
Read MoreIDNR addresses southern Illinois deer damage issues
By HANNAH SPANGLER FarmWeek Facing escalating crop damage, the Jasper and Clark County Farm Bureaus hosted a meeting for local farmers and landowners to voice their concerns to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). During the Jan. 21 meeting in Newton, IDNR shared information and answered questions regarding local deer populations and hunting…
Read MoreIDOC to provide career information across the state in February, March
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) will participate in at least 10 hiring events open to the public in various locations throughout February and March. These events provide an opportunity for anyone interested in a career with IDOC to learn more about the application process. IDOC recruiters will be available to answer questions and assist…
Read MoreAlton Memorial Hospital announces opening of new residency clinic
Alton Memorial Hospital recently announced on social media the opening of its new BJC Medical Group Family Medicine Residency Clinic at Alton. The clinic offers a wide range of services, including: Sick visits Primary care Well-women visits General physical examinations As part of the SIU Family Medicine Residency Program, the clinic pairs resident physicians with…
Read MoreGalaxyCon brings $42M boost to economic impact in 2024; STL region part of new 2025 market
New additions, including market expansions into St. Louis and Chicago, are expected to keep convention fresh and exciting for years to come GalaxyCon, the largest independently owned consumer fan engagement company, recently announced that its 2024 events generated a staggering $42 million in economic impact across seven cities. The official announcement noted that this success…
Read MoreReminder: Section of I-255 closing Saturday for $65.4 million rehabilitation, resurfacing
Portion from Illinois 157 to Illinois 15 closing until late July The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that a full closure of Interstate 255 in both directions between Illinois 157 to Illinois 15 goes into effect early Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, weather permitting, as part of an accelerated $65.4 million rehabilitation and…
Read MoreSIUC to celebrate Black History Month 2025 with numerous activities
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is commemorating February as Black History Month with a variety of special presentations, exhibitions and activities. “The theme is ‘African Americans and Labor,’ and it focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary –…
Read MoreRural education programs getting help in comeback fight
By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek The long-held idea that a four-year university education was best for everyone is now recognized as flawed by many education advocates. Today, rural schools are bringing back displaced programs, but it will take time and resources. “Career and Technical (CTE) programs, once called vocational programs, were a significant part of…
Read MorePark Place Development proposed for City of O’Fallon
Park Place Development partners with City of O’Fallon to propose major development near O’Fallon Family Sports Park A new partnership between the City of O’Fallon, Holland Construction, State Construction, and Pier Property Group, was recently announced, bringing an innovative mixed-use development to the heart of the O’Fallon community. This development will feature a blend of…
Read MoreLawmakers introduce bills to punish sexual assault in schools, end fossil fuel investments
Bills are among more than 2,000 filed this month By BEN SZALINSKI, JADE AUBREY and UIS Public Affairs Reporting (PAR), Capitol News Illinois Republican lawmakers put forward a proposal to expel students who sexually assault another student at school. Current Illinois law has no provisions requiring schools to expel a student who commits sexual violence…
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