May 2023

Perryville police reports

PERRYVILLE — Police in Perryville are investigating a felony case of property damage at the Perry Park Center. Accoding to police a window in the library was damaged by an object that was not at the scene.  It’s a double pane window and will reportedly cost around $1,500 to replace.   The incident was reported

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Pritzker administration expands access to self-administered Contraceptives

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced a new process to expand access to self-administered hormonal contraceptives, making them more available to Illinois residents than ever before.   IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, issued a standing order that authorizes

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Rep. Ugaste provides update on needed business & litigation reforms in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – As chair of the House Reigniting Illinois’ Strong Economy (RISE) working group, State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) provided an update on reforms for business and litigation in the state of Illinois. The working group has been working to improve Illinois’ business climate in order to take advantage of the State’s other strengths to

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Smith slams Biden for ending Title 42: ‘No other president has created more chaos on our southern border’

WASHINGTON – On Friday, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) slammed President Joe Biden for fueling more chaos on the border by getting rid of Title 42, a Trump administration policy that gave border security personnel the authority to block illegal immigrants from entering the U.S. if they pose a public health risk. Under Title 42,

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Three-year-old Ste. Genevieve child is hurt in St. Francois County traffic crash

JEFFERSON CITY — A three-year-old Ste. Genevieve girl suffered minor injuries in a traffic crash on Missouri Route P in St. Francois County Thursday night.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the child was taken to Parkland Hospital for treatment.   The patrol says the child was a passenger in a 2003 Dodge Grand

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What the end of session means for Missouri small business owners

By the NFIB JEFFERSON CITY – The General Assembly concluded its legislative session for 2023. Unfortunately, lawmakers left good legislation on the table – bills that would’ve helped our local job creators by providing tax, tort, and regulatory relief.   Although more positive developments would have been welcome, legislation to bolster the workforce will soon

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Juanita Louise Swyers

A funeral will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2023 for 98-year-old Juanita Louise Swyers of Festus who passed away May 10, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City.   She was born Dec. 5, 1924, in Kaskaskia Island, Ill., the daughter of the late Mary Elizabeth “Bessie” (McClain) and William Everett DeRousse.   She

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