June 2022

Legion, VFW present Memorial Day observance in Chester

By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — Chester’s 2022 Memorial Day Service was held Monday May 30 at the American Legion Post 487 Hall in Chester.  VFW Post 3553 in Chester shared the program components with the Legion to provide a top-notch event for Memorial Day 2022. Local dignitaries take position at the Head Table

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Evan McCarthy Graduates from Blackburn College 

CARLINVILLE, Ill. – Evan McCarthy of Red Bud, Ill. graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology – General Track from Blackburn College’s 153rd Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn

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FDA efforts to result in millions of additional bottles of infant formula to further increase U.S. supply

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula on U.S. store shelves in the coming weeks and months.   “We continue to work around the clock with our government partners and industry to ensure there’s adequate infant

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FDA investigates outbreak of Hepatitis A virus in strawberries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state, and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022,

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces 2022 award winners and legislative latings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2022 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 102nd General Assembly Legislative Ratings.   This award is given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who work toward the

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