August 2024

SIU Alumni Association awards more than $59K in student scholarships

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The SIU Alumni Association has awarded $59,288 to 46 new and returning Southern Illinois University Carbondale students for the fall 2024 semester. Thanks to the support of new and legacy donors, students are receiving funds administered by the association from 15 regional and legacy scholarships and 20 textbook awards. These scholarships often […]

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Some Missourians sound the alarm on Senator Hawley’s stance to make divorce harder

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From a news release JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday, Missouri advocates and experts held a virtual press conference on the dangers posed by Senator Josh Hawley’s long-held opposition to no-fault divorce. A recording recently made public by Rolling Stone revealed that Hawley supports drastic changes to divorce laws, advocating for the elimination of no-fault divorce. Click here for a link

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State Representative David Friess thanks you for a successful senior expo

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RED BUD, Ill. – State Representative David Friess thanks you for attending his Senior Expo. The event, co-hosted with Senator Terri Bryant, brought seniors together and connected them with a variety of state, county, and local senior service agencies.     “Our seniors have given so much to our communities, and it’s our privilege to

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Vehicular heatstroke prevention once you park, stop, look, lock

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related death for children 14 and younger in the United States. Parents and caregivers who think child heatstroke deaths could “never” happen on their watch should think again. Tragically, “never” does happen.   The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety

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Bethany Koetting is named R-II Early Childhood Center Director

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District has selected its first director of the early childhood center: Bethany Koetting, The center is currently under construction. Throughout the past several years, one of the most significant priorities that the R-II Facilities Committee identified was the need for an Early Childhood Center. Following the passage

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Gary Romine named ‘Pioneer in Education’ at Monday ceremony

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JEFFERSON CITY – A former state legislator who represented Ste. Genevieve in the Missouri Senate was named one of six Pioneers in Education Monday in recognition of his commitment and contribution to public education in Missouri.     Gary Romine was among the six pioneers recognized by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to host 6th Annual United We Lead Gala

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GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 6th annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 6, 2024 at The Leclaire Room in Edwardsville, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “Envision Greatness” in 2024, is the premier fundraising event for Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois that brings together a

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Illinois Liquor Control Commission is seeking applicants for enforcement supervisor

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is hiring three Enforcement Supervisors to cover the Northern, Southern, and Chicago Central region of the State. Each Enforcement Supervisor will lead a team of agents dedicated to carrying out the ILCC mission of safeguarding the community as it relates to alcohol compliance and safety. They are

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Illinois Lottery player wins $1 Million in Mega Millions online

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CHICAGO – An Illinois iLottery player won $1 million playing Mega Millions online. The winning online player matched all five numbers in the Tuesday night drawing to score the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were 19-23-30-33-50.   A player in Texas also won a $1 million prize in the July 30 Mega Millions drawing.   More

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Illinois welcomes 2024 ATA Grand American competitors and spectators to the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta

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SPRINGFIELD – One of the premier events in shooting sports returns to Illinois July 31 through Aug. 10 with the annual Amateur Trapshooting Association’s Grand American Trapshooting Championships at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex (WSRC) in Sparta.   The Grand American has been hosted at the 1,600-acre WSRC since 2006. The largest and oldest shooting

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