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Alton Votes 4-3 To Force Ameren Powerline Relocation

3 days 4 hours ago
ALTON – Alton city officials narrowly voted on Wednesday to force Ameren Illinois to relocate powerlines a local business owner has consistently called a public safety hazard . City Council members voted 4-3 to pass a resolution invoking Section 4.2 of the city’s Franchise Agreement with Ameren to “relocate Electric Facilities for Public Safety.” Aldermen Chris Bohn, Martha Pfister, Michael Velloff, and John Meehan voted in favor of the item, while Aldermen Rosetta

Updated Mo & St. Louis City Candidate Qualifications, Requirements

3 days 6 hours ago
2026 is an election year. In Missouri, State Auditor and all US House of Representative seats are up. In St. Louis City, there’s an election for State Senator (open seat due to term limits); all State House seats; County offices of Collector of Revenue, License Collector, Recorder of Deeds; Board of Alders President and all … Continue reading Updated Mo & St. Louis City Candidate Qualifications, Requirements →
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Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease: Is There a Connection?

3 days 7 hours ago
Key Takeaways Studies show that early menopause can increase the risk of heart disease in women. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can lead to higher cholesterol, blood pressure and body fat levels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women of all ages. Hormone replacement therapy is an option to discuss with your health care provider. Early menopause (menopause that occurs before age 45) has been found to increase the risk of heart disease.

Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

3 days 7 hours ago
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. For months, the Trump administration has been accusing its political enemies of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence. President Donald Trump branded one foe who did so “deceitful and potentially criminal.” He called another “CROOKED” on Truth Social and pushed the attorney general to take […]
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Midday Munching: Prepping a Diabetes-Friendly Lunch

3 days 7 hours ago
Key takeaways: People with diabetes should plan their lunches to keep their blood sugar in check. Generally, choose food high in protein, fiber and healthy fats. Avoid processed meat and fried food. At restaurants, ask to substitute ingredients. Dessert is OK as long as you don't overindulge. Know the signs of low blood sugar, like feeling shaky, anxious, having blurred vision and even passing out. Have a plan. It's something any health care provider will tell a person wit