September 2025

Grant James Weiler

Grant James Weiler 21 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO   January 20, 2004 – September 28, 2025   Survived By: Mother, Jill Weiler, Father, Jeff Weiler, Sister, Brittany Klein, Sister, Carly Weiler, Grandfather, James J. (June) Weiler, Grandmother, Richelle (Larry) Range; Nieces, Brooklynn Klein and Madelynn Burle; Aunts, April (Ryan) Bauer, JaylaDell (Joey)Tindell; Uncles, […]

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As Illinois congressional delegation seeks answers, ICE cancels meeting

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO – Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders in Chicago canceled a meeting scheduled for Friday with members of Illinois’ congressional delegation.   Illinois’ Democratic members of Congress had asked for a meeting with ICE Chicago Field Office Director Russell Hott. They were seeking to learn more about ICE and the

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Chester Early Childhood Center opens its doors

State of the art facility is fully staffed and programming is up-and-running!   By Rachel Marshall, principal and Dr. Jim Beers, reporter  CHESTER, Ill. — The Chester Early Childhood Center proudly opened its doors to students for the first time on August 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone for early education in Randolph County. After

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Chester’s W. O. Smith Field has new lighting

CHESTER – GEO Sport Lighting Company has installed new LED lights at Chester High School’s W.O. Smith Field, which were debuted during the last Friday’s game with Trenton-Wesclin. The new lights replace outdated halogen lights providing cost savings and improved visibility.     GEO Sport Lighting Company employees work high above the Chester High School

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Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com BLOOMINGTON — Darren Bailey’s second campaign for governor will take a different approach to Chicago and its suburbs following his unsuccessful 2022 bid, the downstate farmer and former Republican state lawmaker told supporters Thursday.     Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington

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First tenant moves in to SIU’s new hub for clinical, social services and training

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has created the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) as a hub for community clinical services, social support resources and experiential training for health care, behavioral health and social services students, and the College of Health and Human Sciences facility is now open at its new location in University Hall,

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Illinois consumers collect nearly $20 million using IDOI’s Life Insurance Policy Locator Service

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service available to consumers at no charge.    “September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an ideal time to remind Illinoisans to use  the free Life

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Missouri Community College students build skills and engage lawmakers at 2025 Leadership Institute

JEFFERSON CITY — Dozens of community college students from across Missouri came together in Jefferson City recently for the Missouri Community College Association’s (MCCA) annual Student Leadership Institute.     The one-day event gave student leaders the chance to sharpen their leadership skills, learn from experts and connect directly with Missouri legislators.   The Institute

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