October 2024

Got fallen leaves? Put them to use with tips from The Morton Arboretum

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LISLE, Ill.— The Morton Arboretum is encouraging people to save and repurpose falling leaves to nourish their gardens this autumn. According to the Arboretum’s expert Plant Clinic advisers, leaves make great insulation, compost and enrichment for garden soil. “Decomposing leaves enrich the soil by releasing nutrients that support plant growth and strengthen root systems,” said […]

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Memorial Hospital’s Medical Office Building is now open

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of the Chester Clinic in the newly constructed Medical Office Building (MOB) connected to the hospital. This state-of-the-art facility, which began construction on September 5, 2023, is now operational ahead of its original early 2025 completion date, with the clinic celebrating their ribbon cutting on

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Military Appreciation Day at CHS is huge success

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Sgt. Dustin Newton, former Chester student, is now local Illinois National Guard Recruiting Officer By Jim Beers CHESTER – Sgt. Dustin Newton of the Illinois National Guard was on hand at Chester High School Saturday October 26 with several of his officers and recruits to help make the Military Appreciation Day activities a huge success.

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – October 2024

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CHILLICOTHE – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Oct. 24 for a closed executive session at Fountain Grove Conservation Area near Meadville. The Commission met Oct. 25 for its regular open meeting at Comfort Inn & Suites in Chillicothe. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice

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New phase of three-year transformation initiative will increase mental health beds

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SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has announced the expansion of beds for mental health services in the civil units at Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, in Anna, Illinois. IDHS plans to launch the expansion at Choate on November 1, 2024. There are currently beds for 50 patients at the State-Operated Psychiatric Hospital

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Not unlucky: SIU Flying Salukis hit 13 straight regional titles

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Winning each of the nine events they competed in, the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Flying Salukis used a dominating performance to easily win their 13th straight National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region VIII championship. Headed to nationals again: The SIU Carbondale Flying Salukis will compete for a 10th National

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Waterloo escapes Chester with 7-point win, 35-28, on Military Appreciation Day

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Kolton Jany hits 1000-yard combined rushing and receiving mark with 2:11 left in 1st Quarter By Jim Beers CHESTER – Saturday October 26 was Military Appreciation Day at Chester High School and W.O. Smith Field was hopping with excited YellowJacket fans that came to see the 2A, 8-0 undefeated YellowJackets host the 4A, 7-1 Waterloo

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