A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 71-year-old Michael Wayne Derque of Ste. Genevieve, formerly of Goose Creek, who passed away May 24, 2025, at his home. He was born Aug. 5, 1953, in Danby, the son of Doris (Akins) LaVerne and Frederick Martin Derque who both preceded him in […]
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A funeral will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2025 for 91-year-old Marlene Ann “Heartsie” Siegfried of Evansville, Illinois, who passed away at 6:05 pm, Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Addington Place of Sparta, Sparta, Illinois. She was born August 23, 1933 in Evansville to Frank and Esther (nee Skidmore) Siegfried who both preceded her in
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SPRINGFIELD — A coalition of business groups including the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Fuel & Retail Association, Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Illinois Restaurant Association, Illinois Retail Merchants Association, NFIB Illinois and TechNet, released the following statement urging lawmakers to reject a new $1.50 tax on retail and food deliveries: “Amid persistent
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – Join the Graham Cave State Park team for a journey through time as they celebrate World Atlatl Day Saturday, June 7. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Missouri Chapter of the World Atlatl Association will be on site to share this ancient throwing tool’s history and use. Predating the bow and
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CHESTER – Join the Chester Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 13th at 5PM for the Annual Awards Night at the Chester Country Club. Doors open at 5 PM for social hour and will feature hors d’oeuvres. Presentations for Citizen of the Year and Businessperson of the Year will be at 6 p.m.
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CHESTER – The Chester CUSD 139 has officially launched its Summer Food Program – SUN MEALS TO GO, designed to provide nutritious meals to children in the community throughout the summer months. A school official stated, “I am reaching out to ask for your help. We are currently seeking volunteer groups to assist with deliveries on select dates.
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in June with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Mushrooms: Foraging for Summer Chanterelles (Virtual Only) | Noon – 1 p.m. on June 4 | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/207524 Mushroom hunting doesn’t need to end with morels. A whole flush of delicious and beginner-friendly mushrooms
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SIKESTON, Mo. – Elizabeth Glastetter, Director of Cancer Services with Saint Francis Healthcare System, has been named to Southeast Missouri Food Bank’s board of directors. “Liz will be a tremendous asset to our board and the food bank,” said Joey Keys, CEO of SEMO Food Bank. “Unfortunately, we know that lack of access to nutritious
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DANVILLE – Governor JB Pritzker, Vermilion Advantage and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced that Vermilion Advantage has been awarded $80,000 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Local Technical Assistance program. Vermilion Advantage is a non-profit organization that combines the functions of a chamber of commerce and
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is alerting Illinoisans on ways to keep cool and offset coming energy price spikes. Summer costs are expected to rise June 1 for ComEd and Ameren customers alike following a regional increase in energy supply prices. “Energy affordability is always top of mind at the ICC, and
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