Unique Date Ideas for Couples Who Love Adventure
Spark excitement in your relationship with unique adventure date ideas, from hot air balloon rides to rugged outdoor escapes for daring couples.
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Unique Date Ideas for Couples Who Love Adventure
Spark excitement in your relationship with unique adventure date ideas, from hot air balloon rides to rugged outdoor escapes for daring couples.
Illinois expert warns billing tweaks alone won’t fix maternity care deserts, stressing Medicaid, workforce and rural access gaps still put mothers at risk.
Nokomis council hears downtown revitalization plan
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How To Make a Tablet Replace Your Paper Planner
When notebooks pile up, organization starts to feel chaotic. It may be time to replace your paper planner with a tablet and refresh your routine.
Reasons To Install a Residential Water Tank
Learn how a residential water tank can improve water reliability, storage, and efficiency for homeowners while supporting everyday household needs.
After a nationwide search, Mercy has named Tricia McGusty the new president of Mercy St. Louis Communities, which includes Mercy Hospital St. Louis, the system's largest hospital.
McGusty started her tenure with Mercy St. Louis on Monday.
The University of Illinois Extension office in Montgomery County will be offering the state-mandated Certified Food Protection Managers class and exam during the month of April.
The March installment of the Coffee and Crafts program at Nokomis Public Library will be on Monday, March 16 at 9:30 a.m.
CAPITOL FAX: Campaign crud
Unless you’ve been under a rock, you likely know that former U.S. President Bill Clinton seemed to say that he flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet with JB Pritzker and his spouse. That was after saying that it was likely that Epstein, as well as his notorious…
Accident at Deer Run Mine results in fatality
HILLSBORO -- A machinery-related accident late last week at the Deer Run Mine in Hillsboro resulted in a fatality. Montgomery County Coroner Randy Leetham would issue a confirmation Monday as a work-related fatality. It would also receive confirmation…
Building a new home: 4 safety precautions you can’t overlook.
When building a new home, there are many safety considerations to follow. Learn more about safety precautions you can't overlook when constructing a home here.
When It’s Time To Upgrade Your Outdoor Patio
After years of use and exposure to the outdoors, patio spaces can slowly fade until they're unusable. Learn when it's time to upgrade your outdoor patio here.
5 tips for creating your new restaurant kitchen
An eatery’s kitchen needs a thoughtful layout, durable materials, and built-in safety. Discover five tips for creating your new restaurant kitchen.
QUINN MINUTE: Why I carry a business card
When I’m at an event with people I’ve never seen before, I depend on my business card for salvation. Even if you don’t have a job, a card lets you display credentials to get one. You never get a second chance to make a first, engraved impression. If Bob…
JERSEYVILLE: Commercial solar project referred back to zoning
JERSEYVILLE -- A petition to amend zoning along Illinois Route 16 for commercial purposes was considered during the Jerseyville City Council meeting on February 17. The zoning petition involves rezoning a section of the highway for the…
Energy Saving Strategies for Water and Wastewater Plants
Cut energy use and reduce costs in water and wastewater plants using smart strategies, automation, and better scheduling for long-term operational improvement.
Best kitchen countertop choices for your vacation home.
Find a chef-tested guide to choosing vacation-home countertops, comparing quartz, granite, porcelain, butcher block, and laminate for real-world cooking.
Lake Land College to host spring art show
MATTOON -- Lake Land College is now accepting submissions for its upcoming spring art show. The fifth annual event will be April 20-24. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to submit their art and participate in the event.…
Three arrested on burglary charges
VIRGINIA -- Three individuals are currently in custody at the Cass County Jail on suspicion of burglary. According to our media partners at WLDS and existing court records, Aaron Morath of Chambersburg was arrested by Cass County Deputy Adam DeMaree. Also…
Illinois Extension offers diabetes nutrition series
DECATUR -- Understanding how food affects blood sugar is a powerful tool for anyone managing diabetes. The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free educational series designed to help individuals strengthen their nutrition knowledge,…
Stifel presenting sponsor for Blues web series
ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Blues announced Friday that Stifel will be the presenting sponsor of the team's popular web series. The series, Life As A Blue, chronicles the franchise's most iconic moments through the eyes of legends who lived them. The…
CITY SC receives up to $725K GAM from Toronto
ST. LOUIS -- St. Louis CITY SC announced Friday that it will be receiving up to $725,000 from Toronto FC. The bulk of that deal involves $500,000 in guaranteed General Allocation Money (GAM) funds. They will be split between the GAM funds for the 2026…
4 methods to improve efficiency on large building projects.
Discover six methods to improve efficiency on large building projects with smart planning, the right tools, strong teams, and streamlined logistics.
OPINION: Mike Repole needs to leave the Battlehawks alone
An article published Monday on Litehouse Media already has me fired up, and I’ve barely started my work week. Why exactly? Mike Repole, the United Football League (UFL)’s newest investor, recently floated an idea to relocate the St. Louis…
Cardinals, bet365 expand marketing partnership
ST. LOUIS / STOKE-ON-TRENT, U.K. -- The St. Louis Cardinals and bet365, the team’s Official Mobile Sports Betting Partner, expanded their multi-year marketing partnership today. In addition, the leading sports betting brand will now serve as the…
Major League Baseball and its expanding paywall
Consumer fees are everywhere. They’re even taxing baseball fans. There is a clear disconnect between the seemingly daily reports of positive economic numbers in Washington and on Wall Street and the economic uncertainty reported in surveys of…
KNAPP: The political and personal case for Linux
You probably use a computer — in fact, you’re probably reading this column on a computer. For 72% of you, that computer is the ubiquitous “standard” Windows PC or laptop. For 20% of you, it’s a Mac. The other 8% of you oddballs mostly use Linux or…
QUINN MINUTE: Wild animals as pets
Many towns now prohibit citizens from keeping jungle animals. What, exactly, is a “wild pet?” That depends on your town, and what its council considers more dangerous than a roving bachelor’s party. For instance, some communities term boa constrictors “wild.” In…
Poll: 62% of Americans disapprove of ICE tactics
WASHINGTON (UPI) -- Most Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump's handling of deporting undocumented immigrants, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll released Friday. The poll of 2,600 people found that 58% disapprove of…
Libertarian National Committee sets host city for ’28 convention
As the Libertarian National Convention quickly approaches Grand Rapids, Mich., before Memorial Day, the next host has been selected for its 2028 national convention. A report from the Independent Political Report confirms the 2028…