LEBANON, ILL. — McKendree University congratulates students who made the President’s List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the fall 2024 semester. Madison Hasemeyer of Ellis Grove, Ill. Austin Downing of Evansville, Ill. Evan Dressel of Red Bud, Ill. Ashley Taylor of Red Bud, Ill. Sarah Steibel of Ruma, Ill. Founded in […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – Enforcement has officially begun for the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law, which prohibits people from holding their phones while driving. The law went into effect in the summer of 2023, but started with an educational awareness campaign. As of Jan. 1, law enforcement officers can now issue tickets to drivers on their phones.
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JEFFERSON CITY – January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with the national awareness day on Jan. 11. The month is dedicated to educating the traveling public on human trafficking, what to look for, and what everyone can do to help stop it. Missouri is a transportation hub for the central United States, with large amounts of
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association (IHLA) is recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Month throughout January, recognizing the key role the hospitality industry plays in identifying and working to put an end to this deplorable crime. Human trafficking is a billion-dollar industry affecting an estimated 27.6 million men, women and children globally, and a
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has approved four conditions to be added to the list of medical issues that may be treated with medical cannabis. The four newly approved conditions are endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder. The approval by IDPH Director, Dr. Sameer Vohra, comes following
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EVANSVILLE, IN — Hayley Drake of Walsh, Illinois was named to the University of Evansville Dean’s List for the Fall 2024 semester. Students at UE are named to the Dean’s List every fall and spring semester. To merit the honor of being placed on the Dean’s List, a student must have carried a full academic
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CHESTER – December 31, 2024, marked the end of an era as Dr. James Krieg concluded his distinguished career as a Family Healthcare Physician at Memorial Hospital’s Rural Health Clinics. With an impressive 45 years of service in Chester, IL, Dr. Krieg has provided compassionate and comprehensive care to countless patients. Dr. Krieg began his
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Perryville City Hall PERRYVILLE – Our Public Works team is here to assist residents with storm-related limb cleanup, but we will need some patience this time. The sheer volume of limbs will overwhelm our resources, and it will take some time to get everything picked up. That said, we will begin collecting fallen limbs as
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Thursday, Jan. 9 11:30 AM PERRYVILLE – Day 5 of Winter Storm Blair outage restoration efforts for many here at Citizens. All 140 linemen, 30 tree trimmers and 40 support staff are still at it. We are hopeful that the sunshine and melting temperatures allow ice shed with the anticipation of snow tonight. We
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CHESTER – Your brain health is a no brainer! This winter, Memorial Hospital in Chester is offering a three-part series presented by Robin Ridgley, Family Life Educator with the University of Illinois Extension. The free classes will help you strengthen your brain health and keep your brain healthy. The series will be held
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