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Thousands of Illinois retirees will maintain in-network access to BJC HealthCare hospitals and providers through the end of next year after BJC and insurer Aetna reached a one-year agreement. The deal, announced Friday, Nov. 6, applies specifically to members enrolled in the TRAIL program through the end of 2027. Discussions...
ILLINOIS — A brief cold blast is expected later this week into the weekend across Illinois, but warmer than normal temperatures are set to return next week. The latest 8 to 14 day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, valid from November 16 through 22, shows Illinois and much of the Midwest leaning strongly toward above normal temperatures. Highs could reach the 50s and possibly the 60s at times, well above typical mid-November levels.
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Carbondale Branch of the American Association of University Women will host its annual Soup & Salad Luncheon on Tuesday, sharing information about homelessness in the community. According to organizers, the lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to noon with "No Place to Call Home:...
Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois has wrapped up its 2026 Fall Product Program, with girls across the region combining their efforts to generate more than $457,000 in sales of treats, magazines, and other products. Among those helping lead the way were two local Girl Scouts who turned in impressive sales performances.
The Southern Illinois women’s golf team won the Charles Braun Jr. Intercollegiate Invitational in October, marking their first tournament victory in over 5 years, the last coming in March of 2021. The players say resilience and camaraderie contribute to their performance. The Braun Invitational took place on Oct. 19...
SSM Health is expanding access to specialized prenatal care in Southern Illinois with the opening of a new Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Clinic at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon on November 16th. The clinic will provide expert care for expectant mothers experiencing high-risk pregnancies, offering advanced maternal-fetal medicine...
