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Next monthly lymphedema education meeting is Nov. 6
Monthly education meetings take place on first Thursday OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. The featured special guest speaker is Kren Harmon, psychotherapist, OSF Saint Anthony’s Psychological Services. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema…
Read MoreMadison County Clerk Linda Andreas working with Coroner’s office to ensure election integrity
Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas announced today that her office has begun utilizing data from the office of Madison County Coroner Nick Novacich to ensure that deceased residents are promptly and accurately removed from the county’s voter registration rolls. The collaboration reinforces Andreas’ commitment to election integrity and transparency. “Utilizing this information from the…
Read MoreBJC Health unveils new enterprise brand, dropping ‘System’ from name, logo
Evolved enterprise name and logo unites two regions under cohesive identity On Nov. 4, 2025, BJC Health (formerly BJC Health System) unveiled its new evolved brand, dropping the word “System” from its name and logo. The new brand unites the organization’s two regions, BJC HealthCare in the East and Saint Luke’s in the West, under a…
Read MoreUnited impact: Brightpoint
Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid), is a leading human service agency serving over 34,000 children and families annually. Since 1883, we have shown up for families in more than 70 counties across Illinois by providing a comprehensive range of services that include child welfare, parent support, early care and education, counseling, and youth services.…
Read MoreExplore SIUE graduate, professional programs during Nov. 17 open house
Individuals interested in advancing their education or taking their careers to the next level are invited to explore Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s wide variety of graduate and professional programs at its upcoming, in-person Open House event. Hosted from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the Morris University Center’s International Room on the SIUE…
Read MorePublic comment sought on proposed Relocated Illinois 3 improvements in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements to approximately two miles of the Relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The meeting will be held: 3 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 East St. Louis Community College Center 601 James R.…
Read MoreFrom State Senator Belt: For those who have earned it, a second chance is possible
Marking a significant step forward in criminal justice reform, state Senator Christopher Belt supported a transformative approach to providing second chances while maintaining critical public safety protections. “The Clean Slate Act gives hope to those looking to start over and do better,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “It is important to note that this bill only includes…
Read MoreSt. Clair County launches food drive to support Scott Air Force Base personnel
In response to the ongoing government shutdown, St. Clair County is hosting a food drive for the community to support the Airmen and civilian personnel at Scott Air Force Base experiencing financial hardship due to missed paychecks and uncertainty during this time. Organized by St. Clair County’s Department of Military Affairs in partnership with the…
Read MoreOnly publicly funded deaf-blind children’s residential school in nation opens new facility
Campus revitalization will double the capacity of the Illinois-based school Governor JB Pritzker joined local, state, and community leaders today to celebrate the opening of a new facility at the Philip J. Rock Center and School, the only publicly funded residential school for deaf-blind children in the nation. The new facility will provide residency and…
Read MoreState Rep. Katie Stuart hosting Coat Drive, Working Family Office Hours in November
State Rep. Katie Stuart (D-Edwardsville-112th District) has announced that her office is hosting a Coat Drive throughout the month of November. Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) is co-hosting the Coat Drive with Stuart’s office. Drop-off locations include: Mississippi Library District – 408 W. Main St., Collinsville Fairview Heights Public Library – 10017 Bunkum Rd.,…
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