Last week’s Political EYE stated that Lewis Reed endorsed Russ Carnahan over U.S. Rep. Wm. Lacy Clay, but Reed’s staff insists that Reed did not endorse in the race. Also, the column omitted Reed’s endorsement by Aldermen Sam Moore, Brandon Bosley, Pam Boyd and Marlene Davis.
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Decisions on governance should be made by citizens affected
Florissant is the oldest and largest city in St. Louis County, and only Ste. Genevieve, St. Louis and St. Charles are older in the entire Louisiana Purchase Territory. Founded by the Spanish governor of the Louisiana Territory in 1786, Florissant is older than St. Louis County, older than the State of Missouri and even a […]
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Don Newcombe overcame demons to rescue his derailed life, help others
The late Don Newcombe made his first visit to Danville, Illinois in 1983. A Negro League star pitcher, Newcombe was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers five months after Jackie Robinson was signed by the franchise. Robinson was sent to a minor league team in Montreal. Newcombe and catcher Roy Campanella were assigned to the Danville […]
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Flyers ready for regionals
The East St. Louis Flyers will play for a Class 3A regional championship in boys’ basketball on Friday night at Breese Central High. After clinching the Southwestern Conference championship last week, the Flyers are currently ranked No. 4 in the IHSA Class 3A state polls. With 6’6″ senior standout Terrance Hargrove Jr. leading the way, […]
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Putting big business ahead of student loan borrowers
In an increasingly competitive global economy, highly skilled workers have a sharp advantage in securing and keeping employment. And as technological advances result in life-long learning in many occupations, many worker-students turn to federal student aid, the largest source of funding for higher education, to expand and/or hone their value in the marketplace. But a […]
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Governor Pritzker rolls out big changes for Illinois
What a difference an election makes, especially after four years of stagnant, tone-deaf, combative leadership at the hands of failed former Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner. Newly elected Governor J.B. Pritzker is proving to be the antithesis of his predecessor, navigating a path aimed at making progressive and needed changes for Illinois residents. He hit the […]
Posted inHealth news
Nurse Crystal Joy is ‘the best of the best’
Crystal Joy of Ambulatory Surgery (center, holding plaque) is Alton Memorial Hospital’s February Employee of the Month. “Crystal is consistently mentioned in discharge calls. Her pleasant attitude is greatly appreciated by patients and their families. Patients have called to say how wonderful she is. One patient said, ‘There are good nurses, but she is the best of the […]
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Political viability of an earnings tax
Looks as though we’ll be talking about Better Together for months to come. One major point of conversation certainly will be the need and political viability of an earnings tax for the proposed new city. Realistically, Charles Jaco is right that such tax would assure viability of the new city as it would provide funds […]
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Patrick Benjamin Howard receives the Redbird Rookies Saigh Scholarship
Patrick Benjamin Howard received the Redbird Rookies Saigh Scholarship from the St. Louis Cardinals. He is an eighth-grader at MICDS. The $10,000 scholarship, which be applied to his college education upon graduation from high school, is given to students who demonstrate outstanding integrity, confidence, leadership and teamwork as a Redbird Rookies team member as well […]
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Monsanto Fund awards $10,000 grant to Nurses for Newborns
The Monsanto Fund has awarded a $10,000 grant to Nurses for Newborns for the purpose of its “Nutrition for Newborns” project. The grant provides financial support for the purchase of infant formula, infant food, and food for families caring for infants, especially mothers who are breastfeeding. “This gift from the Monsanto Fund will allow our […]