August 2025

The rise of lactose-free milk: Enjoy real milk without discomfort

ST. LOUIS – Do you love the taste of dairy foods, but occasionally feel discomfort after eating them?   This discomfort can often result from lactose intolerance, a type of food sensitivity that is not an allergy or disease. The condition arises from not producing enough lactase enzyme.   This enzyme effectively breaks down lactose,

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Veterans and Gold Star Families Day at the 2025 Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois State Fair invite veterans and their family members to enjoy a free day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday, August 10, 2025.   This celebration marks the 250th Birthdays of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.

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Woman sued for allegedly defrauding consumers through online boutique

GALENA, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that his Office has filed a lawsuit against Hannah Bowlby of Stone County for engaging in deceptive business practices in connection with her now-defunct children’s clothing company, The Cozy Pozy Co.   “Missourians work hard to provide for their families, and they deserve better than

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Paul G. Reinhold

Paul G. Reinhold, 64, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 8:55 am, Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Coulterville Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Coulterville, Illinois. He was born May 12, 1961 in Red Bud, Ill. to Martin Harvey and Pearl (nee Bievenue) Reinhold who both preceded him in death. He is survived by eight siblings:

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Michael L. Woods

A funeral will be held Saturday, August 9, 2025 for 81-year-old Michael L. Woods of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 10:32 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation in Chester, Illinois. He was born February 12, 1944 in Knoxville, Tenn. to Lewis G. and Agnes E. (nee Hilmes) Woodsin

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Jerry L. Walls

Jerry L. Walls, 87, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Holiday Residential Care Center, Perryville, Missouri. He was born to the late Jesse and Faye (nee Conner) Walls on February 4, 1938 in Riley Lake, Illinois. Jerry married Rose Ann Wunderlich on September 1, 1958 at St. Boniface Catholic

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Gary Dean Menard

A celebration of life will be held at a future date for 82-year-old Gary Dean Menard of Saint Mary, Mo. who passed away July 29, 2025.   He was born June 16, 1943 a son of Leo Menard and Lucille (Layton) Menard.   He married Ruth (Wibbenmeyer) Menard. She survives.   He is also survived

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