July 2023

Fraternal Order of Police says cash bail ruling means Illinois is in a ‘state of lawlessness and disorder’

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Fraternal Order of State Lodge President Chris Southwood has issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court concerning the no cash bail provision of the so-called Safe-T Act passed by the Illinois General Assembly:   “Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court confirms Illinois’ status as the state

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to recognize Rick and Diane Siemer at 5th Annual ‘United We Lead Gala’

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 5th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, Ill. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Lead The Way” in 2023, brings together a wide range of people who share the same desire – to

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Illinois State Police fight back against vehicle hijacking and motor vehicle thefts

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is targeting vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violence crimes using a $10 million Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council grant from the Illinois Secretary of State.   “The Illinois State Police is focusing on solving and stopping vehicular theft and hijacking crimes using an

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Make plans now for SIU’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center’s upcoming events

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s large experiential facility, is gearing up for a year filled with special activities for all ages and interests. Tickets and reservations are already available for several major events during the 2023-2024 academic year.     Highlights include the three-day Little

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Mastodon State Historic Site hosts Sensory Sensitive Night Aug. 2

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Mastodon State Historic Site is offering its third special museum admission night of the year for individuals and families with sensory sensitivities Wednesday, Aug. 2. From 4:30-6:30 p.m., museum visitors will be able to enjoy dimmed lighting and smaller crowds. Please call the museum office at 636-464-2976 for more information. Mastodon

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Rep. Friess releases statement concerning Safe-T Act Ruling

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative David Friess released the following statement concerning the Illinois Supreme Court ruling on the Safe-T Act today:   “The citizens of Illinois deserve to live, work, and raise their families in their communities without fear for their safety. Today, the Illinois Supreme Court acted to uphold the “no cash bail” provision

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The 2023 Missouri Wine Competition Results Are In! 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Two wineries received top honors at the 2023 Missouri Governor’s Cup Wine Competition held July 12 and 13 in Columbia, Mo.   Stone Hill Winery’s 2020 Old Vine Reserve Norton earned the prestigious Missouri Governor’s Cup and the C.V. Riley Award for best Norton.   The new Husmann-Jaeger Award bestowed in honor

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