December 2022

The Illinois Freedom Caucus coments on the court striking down SAFE-T Act

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Freedom Caucus today is issuing the following statement on the recent court ruling striking down the pre-trial release and cash bail provisions in the SAFE-T Act, which were set to become law on January 1st.   “We applaud 21st Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Thomas Cunnington’s ruling to strike down the […]

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Amy Brown named Newmark Award Recipient for 2022

CHESTER — Memorial Hospital is honored to name Amy Brown as the Israel D. Newmark Award Recipient for 2022.   Chief of Medical Staff, Dr. Lisa Lowry-Rohlfing presented her family with a plaque of recognition on December 28, 2022 in an intimate ceremony held in the Infusion and Chemotherapy Department at Memorial Hospital.   Amy

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Blue Man Group returns to St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox Theatre from February 9-12 only

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The all-new tour of BLUE MAN GROUP will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis for a limited five performances February 9-12. Tickets for BLUE MAN GROUP at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now at MetroTix.com or by calling 314-534-1111. Ticket prices start at $29. Prices are subject

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Colonel’s annual fund-raising drive raises $2,729.57 for Food Pantry

Efforts from CHS & CGS Christmas Concerts; Colonel’s drive-by light display, and Dr. Jim Krieg team-up to create large donation By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — Several years ago Steve and Sue Colonel, Chester High School and Chester Grade School Band Directors, began taking a free-will offering at their Annual Christmas Concerts with proceeds

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Final list of candidates for Perryville city election announced

PERRYVILLE – The final list of candidates for the Perryville April Municipal Election has been released. Dennis W. House, Alderman Ward 1, Incumbent Seth W. Amschler, Alderman Ward 1, New Douglas Martin, Alderman Ward 2, Incumbent David J. Schumer, Alderman Ward 3, Incumbent The final date to register to vote in the April 4 election,

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Gas prices in 2023 to fall nearly 50 cents per gallon; $4 remains possible

National average price of gas in 2023 projected to drop, though high levels of uncertainty remain   BOSTON, Mass. — After a tumultuous year for gas prices, some relief may be on the way in 2023. The yearly national average price of gas in 2023 is forecast to drop nearly 50 cents per gallon from

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