August 2024

Illinois State Fair offers ‘Know Before You Go’ tips

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience.   Grandstand   If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tickets to your Ticketmaster app, prior to arriving at the Fairgrounds.  This will ensure you have a consistent and reliable wifi

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2024 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Unveiled

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Inspired by “It’s Showtime!” the 2024 fair theme, sculptor Sarah Pratt’s creation captures the magic of the fair through the eyes of a child.  While the Butter Cow is the undisputed star

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East St. Louis girl awarded Girl Scouts of the USA scholarship

GLEN CARBON, Ill. == Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois proudly recognizes Kennedy Cason from East St. Louis, Illinois for her recent achievements. Kennedy is a member of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class and recipient of a $5,000 scholarship from Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for her work in creating a literacy library

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Extreme politicians rabid to keep abortion rights from Missourians face consequences from voters

By Team Progress Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – This fall, Missourians are expected to have an opportunity to cast a historic vote enshrining abortion access in the state. Although polling suggests the measure will pass, extreme politicians – including many who won primary races Tuesday night – are doubling down on their anti-abortion rhetoric. State Senate candidate

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Georgia man arrested in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Cass County

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   45-year-old Charles E. Gipson of Lawrenceville, Georgia at 8:07 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of Cass County for failing to appear on a charge of excessive window tint.

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Grand opening planned for Cape Girardeau County Republican Party Headquarters

From a news release CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Cape Girardeau County Republican Central Committee will celebrate the opening of the county’s Republican Party Headquarters, at 1401 N. Kingshighway in Cape Girardeau, on Saturday, August 10th from 1 pm – 4 pm.    The Republican Headquarters is a central place where Republicans and voters can purchase merchandise,

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Illinois DCFS welcomes families to the 2024 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services’ tent at the 2024 Illinois State Fair will be bustling with activity this year as representatives from the agency will be on hand to welcome families and share information about the department’s programs and services.   Visitors to the tent, located on Central Ave., will learn

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