1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (482+ words) Public schools are facing bus transportation challenges due to higher costs and a shortage of drivers. State Sen. Sally Turner, R-Beason, said the budget lawmakers approved for fiscal year 2027 is short on funding for school bus transportation. "Not only do…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (337+ words) Illinois State Rep. Bill Hauter, a Republican physician and graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, sharply criticized reports that the school is promoting "equitable assessments" in medical education. The comments came in response to a Campus Reform…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (78+ words) Illinois State Police are accepting applications for this summer's "Team Illinois Youth Police Camp." It's from July 12th through the 18th at Principia College in Elsah. Boys and girls ages 13 to 17 are eligible. The cost is twenty-dollars. " Master Sergeant Calvin Dye, Jr....

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1+ week, 2+ day ago  (75+ words) Ad Vantage News. com If you have ever considered joining the police force, now may be your time The Bethalto Police Department has put out a call for entry level and experienced police officers While you don't have to live…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (111+ words) Summer work begins at Alton schools Ad Vantage News. com The summer break for Alton Schools began a couple of weeks ago, and the summer maintenance work has begun. There are classrooms to be moved to accommodate new teacher assignments,…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (59+ words) Ad Vantage News. com The Riverbend East Rotary club recently presented a check for $1, 700 to East Alton-Wood River High School Special Education Supervisor Emily Zipprich. The check represents the proceeds from the club's Jambalaya Dinner. The donation will be used…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (140+ words) The Hayner Public Library District's summer reading program began Monday with a dinosaur-themed kickoff party. This year's program is called "Unearth a Story." The library's executive director Mary Cordes says last year they had 500 children participate, and they're hoping for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (532+ words) The 37th Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair is coming back to Pe" Alton Police are stepping up patrols around city parks follo" Legislation to ban the use of cell phones by students from bell-to-bell officially passed both chambers in the Illinois…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (173+ words) Ad Vantage News. com The Wedge Innovation Center and SIUE are launching their summer A-I Learnathon to support local professionals. This free series will help participants to advance their artificial intelligence skills and improve their lives and workflow." The series…...