SPRINGFIELD – Protect Illinois Hospitality, a coalition of tipped workers, service operators, and local business owners, released the following statement after the House Executive Committee approved HB 2982, which will eliminate the state tip credit by 2027.The bill includes a recent amendment to offer a $1.50 tax credit per hour per employee for employers who choose […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission will meet in regular session Monday at 8:15 a.m. in the county courthouse. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda:
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By Ken Steiger, Fire Chief, Ste. Genevieve Volunteer Fire Department STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste Genevieve Fire Department is asking the public we serve, to approve the formation of a Tax Supported Fire District in the area of the city and the rural area we cover with fire tag sales. The idea of a fire
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Baseball CHESTER – Chester lost to Herrin 9-2. The Yellow Jackets host Carterville Tuesday at 4:30. PERRYVILLE – Perryville defeated Crystal City 6-4 Friday. Perryville plays at Ste. Genevieve at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle defeated Caruthersville 7-2 Friday. The Warriors defeated Orchard Farm 14-5 and defeated
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Wrestling STE. GENEVIEVE – This happened during the recent wrestling banquet and awards ceremoy at Ste. Genevieve High School. Mayor Brian Keim proclaimed SGHS wrestler and state champion Jacob Schweigert honorary Mayor of Ste Genevieve and presented him with a certificate and the key to the city.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, March 29, 2025 for 56-year-old Craig Eugene Whittington of Willisville, Illinois, who passed away at 2:37 a.m., Thursday, March 20, 2025 at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois. He was born May 5, 1968 to Thomas E. Whittington and Hazel (nee Womack) Essex on May 5, 1968
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A funeral will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025 for 87-year-old Blanche Ann Klein of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. She was born September 15, 1937 in Ste Genevieve, Mo., her father: John Dallas; and her mother: Theresa Dallas.
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School honored its student athletes in cheer, boys and girls basketball, and dance recently. Individual honors Boys Basketball Tenacity Award- Maddox Sutton Gym Rat Award- Parker Stomberg Most Improved-Jeffrey Hunter Defensive MVP- Dominic Johnson Offensive MVP- Devin Flye Most Valuable Player- Devin Flye Leading Rebounder Award- Devin
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Jackets earn (22) 1st Place ratings, (4) 2nd Place ratings, and (1) 3rd Place rating By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester High School music students traveled to Herrin High School in Herrin, Illinois Saturday March 8 to compete in the 2025 IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. The group of YellowJackets competed in both Vocal and
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PERRYVILLE — The 90’s band Green Jelly (pronounced jello) had the big hit “3 Little Pigs” back in 1992 and is playing Lance-a-palooza at the Perryville American Legion September 13th. Advance tickets, schedule, and more information coming soon. Organizer Lance Bohnert says “I’m excited about this event. I’m combining my experiences with Tool, Rob
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