April 2024

Seven to be presented with the 2024 Order of Lincoln April 13 in Chicago

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SPRINGFIELD — Seven individuals will be presented with the state’s highest honor on Saturday, April 13 when The Lincoln Academy of Illinois holds its 60th Annual Convocation starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Chicago History Museum.   Governor JB Pritzker previously announced the 2024 recipients of the Order of Lincoln, the state’s highest civilian honor for professional […]

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Spring into action: Give blood or platelets with the Red Cross

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood or platelet donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to

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The River Region aligns with moon and sun for splendid show

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RIVER REGION — Judging by the bumper to bumper traffic on area highways yesterday morning and evening, many eclipse enthusiasts spent several hours on the road, for three minutes of totality. MoDOT traffic cam in Festus Views of north and southbound traffic on Highway 55 taken from the Zell overpass at 6 p.m.    

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Joseph William Butler

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Joseph William Butler 65 years young passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024. He was born January 23, 1959 in San Diego, Calif.   He is survived by his wife: Theresa Butler of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; stepson: Keith (Shannon) McChesney; step-grandson: Jake McChesney; mother: Sybil Butler of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; two sisters: Linda (Steve) Gilliland and

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About 100 SIU recreation professions students, alumni expected at April 25 symposium

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The 2024 John Allen Symposium will bring together students, alumni, guest presenters and honored guests of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s recreation professions program for a day featuring career development, networking, awards and research discussion. The event takes place Thursday, April 25, and begins with the symposium from 8 a.m. to noon,

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Attorney General Bailey warns of baseball ticket scams as season begins

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has issued guidance to Missouri baseball fans for avoiding ticket scams  as the 2024 baseball season begins. “Now that the Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals have opened their seasons, I want to educate Missourians on potential ticket scams,” said Attorney General Bailey. “With ticket sales rising as

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Bloomsdale boy seriously injured in traffic crash on Highway 61

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 16-year-old Bloomsdale boy was seriously injured in a traffic crash on Highway 61 in Ste. Genevieve County Saturday morning.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the youth, whose name was not disclosed, was taken to St. Louis Children’s Hospital by a Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance.   The patrol says the

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