CHESTER – Several Chester Grade School students were recognized Friday February 14 with a “HIVE” award for demonstrating one of the four Character Traits of Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. They are: (front row, left to right): Brandon Marquez, Mateo Velasquez, Gabe Frazer, Maria Hernandez Gonzalez, Eloise Anderson, and Ronin Wingerter. (Row 2, left to […]
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building at 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet this evening in regular session at 6 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tenative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 3, 2025 I. CALL TO ORDER
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CHESTER – The Chester Grade School Jackets of the Month for December 2024 have been announced. They are: (Row 1, left to right): Destiny Jones, Kindergarten; Aria Richardson, 1st Grade; Mackinzy Velasco, 2nd Grade; Lillian Johnson, 3rd Grade; and Koda McIntyre, 4th Grade. (Row 2, left to right): Katelyn Middendorf, 5th Grade; Maggie
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Women have been shaping history from the start—from Susan B. Anthony to Amanda Gorman, their impact on politics, science, the arts, and more is undeniable. This month, we honor the legacy of trailblazing women, past and present, and celebrate how Girl Scouts are making history of their own. In addition to
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CHICAGO – Last week Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced investments in Holcim’s Chicago operational headquarters for the planned spin-off of its North American business to be named Amrize. Holcim’s $18.6 million investment in capital expenditures, bolstered by an Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) agreement with
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will now send out a monthly update of upcoming IDNR events and noteworthy items. March 1 Illinois fishing licenses go on sale Statewide Illinois residents 16 and older may purchase a fishing license for only $15. Visit the IDNR website for a full list of fees and available discounts.
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SPRINGFIELD – Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary record statewide total of 1,045 wild turkeys during the 2024-2025 fall archery turkey season. The total compares last year’s harvest of 803 and the 5-year average of 763 birds harvested. The previous record total for fall archery season was in 2015 when 851 turkeys were taken.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Rountree, DO, to Cape Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, a Saint Francis Medical Partner. Dr. Rountree completed her medical education in 2015 at A.T. Still University. She completed her residency at the University of Missouri. She is board certified by the
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JONESBORO – A Bloomsdale woman has graduated from Arkansas State University. Kristen J. Drury, recently received her Associate of Science, A.S. Fall Commencement was held at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 45 states and D.C., and 18 other countries. Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor’s,
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