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Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athletes Of The Month: Father McGivney Girls Place Ninth In IHSA Sectional Swim Meet

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GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic had an outstanding showing in the Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, IHSA Girls Sectional Meet at Edwardsville, placing ninth out of 23 teams, and head coach Tara Thompson couldn't have been more pleased with the Griffins' showing. "Yes, I am very happy with the girls' performance," Thompson said. "We've swam both our relays faster than we've done in the past, all of our girls are performing well, and we couldn't be happier." The Father McGivney swim girls are Byron,

This Weekend in History on November 9 and 10: John F. Kennedy Elected President

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November 8 and 9 have long been dates marked by pivotal moments across history, touching on politics, culture, science, and social movements. Let's go back to 1895, when Wilhelm Röntgen announced the discovery of X-rays, an innovation that revolutionized medicine and science. His breakthrough allowed for non-invasive imaging of the human body, fundamentally changing diagnostics and treatment in healthcare worldwide. On November 8, 1923, a different kind of upheaval occurred in Germany.

Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal To Weaken Risk Assessment Of Chemical Substances

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 17 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to roll back several critical requirements for evaluating the risk of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The statute requires the EPA to evaluate the risks of chemical substances under circumstances for which exposures could be reasonably foreseen. However, the EPA’s proposed rule change would allow the

Granite City Woman Faces Felony In Domestic Stabbing Case

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GRANITE CITY – A woman from Granite City with a history of domestic violence faces a new felony charge after allegedly stabbing a domestic battery victim with a pair of scissors. Rebecca J. Furlong, 44, of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 4, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery. Furlong allegedly caused great bodily harm to a family or household member on April 26, 2024 by stabbing the victim with a pair of steel scissors. Charging documents state the stabbing

Households to Receive Free Food In Edwardsville

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EDWARDSVILLE — The St. Louis Area Foodbank will host a large-scale free food distribution on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, to assist families affected by the ongoing government shutdown, disruptions to SNAP benefits, and rising inflation. The drive-thru event aims to feed 3,000 households from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ralph Korte Stadium parking lot on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Attendees will receive a variety of fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable pantry

Travel Agent Shares Info About New Alton Location

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ALTON/GODFREY - Judy Rynders, a local travel agent, is excited to share more about her new space in Alton. Rynders previously had an office in Godfrey but has now officially moved into The Wedge in downtown Alton. She reminds clients to call her at 618-717-8085 or 618-709-6109 to schedule an appointment, and she emphasized that she is always eager to help people plan the trip of a lifetime. “It’s a job that I work 24/7,” Rynders said. “I hope people give a try and