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SIU School of Dental Medicine secures first international partnership

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  Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) has established an international partnership with UIC Barcelona/Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. By signing a strategic agreement with the Faculty of Dentistry in Spain, both Schools intend to strengthen international cooperation in dental education. “This milestone marks the School’s first international partnership, making it especially significant.…

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Edwardsville Police release Thanksgiving enforcement numbers

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The Edwardsville Police Department participated in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization over the Thanksgiving holiday period to reduce crashes and save lives. Enforcement focused on seat-belt use, speeding, distraction, and alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, including cannabis. During a seven-hour enforcement detail, officers made five traffic stops…

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St. Louis Area Foodbank’s mobile pantry receives $1.15M expansion commitment from Meridian Illinois

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“Food On The Move” aligns with Meridian’s Eat Well, Be Well initiative to increase access to healthy food and nutrition awareness to underserved populations, food deserts, and rural areas in Illinois Meridian Health Plan of Illinois Inc.(Meridian), a company of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), has announced it will provide a $1.15 million grant over the next…

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Gov. Pritzker unveils Illinois’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary

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Illinois organizes statewide plans to honor historic anniversary of the Declaration of Independence On Dec. 3, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel on Lake Michigan to announce a series of statewide initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in…

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Report: Federal cuts will shrink Illinois economy by $10B annually, cost 86,000 jobs

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Analysis explores impact of cuts, project cancellations, funding recissions, and mass federal firings on Illinois By the end of President Trump’s term, the wave of project cancellations, funding recissions, mass federal firings, and cuts to public health, nutrition, infrastructure, education, and other programs enacted by the administration in 2025 will amount to nearly $8 billion…

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‘STEM to Sky!:’ Take Flight Forum panel spotlights scholarships, opportunities, regional collaboration

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  The 2025 Take Flight Forum, hosted by Bi-State Development’s St. Louis Regional Freightway, brought together aviation leaders, educators, and students to explore the region’s dynamic aerospace ecosystem and the expanding opportunities for youth in aviation and STEM careers. The event, themed STEM to Sky!, featured a compelling panel discussion with Dr. Jennifer Kephart, superintendent…

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Expungement Day: Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys volunteer to help expunge, seal criminal records

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Local combat veteran, father, among beneficiaries of transformative pro bono service Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, joined forces with Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Springfield Urban League, and other local agencies for an expungement and sealing summit on Oct. 18 at Community Temple Church of God…

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Season of Giving: United Way of Greater St. Louis releases Holiday Volunteer Guide

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United Way of Greater St. Louis invites volunteers to embrace the season of giving by lending their time and talents to support local neighbors in need. The Holiday Volunteer Guide, available at STLVolunteer.org/hvg, features hundreds of opportunities across the region—ranging from assembling gift baskets and assisting at holiday events to virtual and at-home projects like…

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