October 2021

Illinois municipal leaders unveil legislative priorities

SPRINGFIELD – Mayors from across the state have joined the Illinois Municipal League (IML) to urge the General Assembly to pass measures that promote the long-term success of all 1,296 cities, villages and towns in Illinois during the upcoming 2021 Fall Veto Session. Municipal leaders are backing several pieces of legislation that will protect local […]

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Chester High School Homecoming Parade

CHESTER – Chester High School held its 2021 Homecoming Parade Friday, October 8. Contributing photographer Jim Beers provided this pictorial of the event. The Chester Fire Department leads the parade. VFW color guard First place float winner: Freshman class of 2025 “Freshman Saloon” Marek Sawicki, son of Pawel and Kristi Sawicki and grandson of Jim

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BLES first graders grow their minds through inventions

STE. GENEVIEVE — Recently, first grade teachers at Bloomsdale Elementary read “The Most Magnificent Thing” by Ashley Spires, which shares the ideas of perseverance and a growth mindset.           In the book, the main character is a creative little girl who conceptualizes and strives to build the most magnificent thing.  

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Ste. Gen Co. Health Department Board meeting minutes

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the September 24th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Health Department Board of Trustees have been released. Ste. Genevieve County Health Department Regular Meeting of Board of Trustees Minutes of September 24, 2021 Call to order for regular session:      A regular session of the Sainte Genevieve County Health Department

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SGCMH, Nurses for Newborns create partnership

STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) Women’s Health and Wellness is implementing a new partnership with Nurses for Newborns (NFN).  Both organizations will work together to provide services to young mothers to help improve the health of their families and communities.  The services offered include maternal and newborn health education and resources.

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