December 2023

Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   A theft in the 1400 block of West St. Joseph Street was reported November 29.   A theft on South French Lane was reported December 6.   The theft of a license plate was reported in the 300 block of Magnolia Street December

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Arrested were:   52-year-old Lisa A. Trexler of De Soto, December 5, 2023 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for pretrial release violation. Is incarcerated.   47-year-old Georgette S. A. Smith of Chester, December 5, 2023

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SIU researchers lead $465K project to bring 2024 eclipse to schools outside moon’s shadow

by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Young students in Southern Illinois will have their second chance to witness an awe-inspiring total solar eclipse, being fortunate enough to live near its path. Faculty at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, however, are planning to bring the celestial event to many other youngsters who are not in the shadow

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Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office report

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office Press Release Press Release for 12-02-2023 to 12-08-2023.   Arrested Person: 13  (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: 4 Animal Control: 15 Bomb Threat: Brush Fire: Burglary: Careless and Imprudent:

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Bryant’s legislation to help secure future clean water well for Chester becomes law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The City of Chester is now one step closer to securing access to a new source of clean water after State Senator Terri Bryant’s legislation, Senate Bill 950, was signed into law by the Governor Friday.   “Safe access to clean drinking water is an essential necessity that every resident within our

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Egyptian Electric announces winners of Classroom Empowerment Grants

MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is pleased to announce the recipients of the Classroom Empowerment Grants for the 2023-24 school year.   The grants, each valued at $500, aim to support classroom projects that will improve educational opportunities for the school and students.   The competition was open to both public and

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