December 2023

Rebuilding Illinois in 2023: IDOT continued to remake, modernize transportation across the state

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SPRINGFIELD – Under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman, the Illinois Department of Transportation continued to modernize and revitalize transportation and mobility across the state in 2023. Fueled by Gov. Pritzker’s historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program, the investments in highways, transit, railroads, airports, waterways and active transportation options […]

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St. Peters angler catches record skipjack herring

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Anthony Rozniak of St. Peters for tying the current state records for skipjack herring.     MDC confirms Anthony Rozniak of St. Peters is a new state record holder after catching a 3-pound skipjack herring from the Missouri River. The fish ties with two previous

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Workforce, child care and public safety remain top concerns of Missouri business leaders

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri business leaders say workforce shortages remain the biggest obstacle to their companies’ growth, and for the vast majority of CEOs, the state’s business climate remains stagnant, hampered by child care issues, inflation and rising crime.   That’s according to new poll results released by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and

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Patricia Ann Weiler

Obituaries, Ste. Genevieve Obits /

A funeral will be held Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 for 90-year-old Patricia Ann Weiler of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., who passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. She was born February 23, 1933 in Farmington, Mo., a daughter of Everett Resinger and Mildred Resinger who both preceded him in death.

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Marvin John Westerman

Obituaries, Randolph County Obits /

Marvin John Westerman, 79, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 11:35 am, Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.   He was born to the late John and Lela (nee McFadden) Westerman on July 16, 1944 in Chester, Illinois. Marvin married Gennine Oulvey on May 7, 1966 at Zion Lutheran Church in

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Carol Jean Hardy

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A graveside service will be held for 88-year-old Carol Jean Hardy of Libertyville, Ill., formerly of Chester, Ill., who passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.   She was born October 31, 1935, in Murphysboro, Ill. a daughter of Wm. Russell and Orpha (nee Walter) McConkey, who both preceded her

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