October 2025

One-pot fall meals bring comfort, flavor and dairy to the table

ST. LOUIS – As cooler weather sets in and busy fall schedules take over, families are turning to one-pot meals for quick, comforting dinners. These dishes offer the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience — and dairy products play a starring role. “One-pot meals are ideal for busy families because they save time in […]

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Lillian Downey

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 for 78-year-old Lillian Downey of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 12:11 pm, Monday, September 22, 2025 in Gorham, Illinois. She was born December 8, 1946 in Blair, Ill. to Elroy and Eva (nee Niemeyer) Weaver. They both preceded her in death. Lillian married William

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Enjoy great music and more at SIU’s Little Grassy Get Down Oct. 10-12

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Little Grassy Get Down, a popular premier, family-friendly music festival, returns to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center Oct. 10-12, and tickets are available now.     Great music abounds at the Little Grassy Get Down. (SIU Carbondale photo)   The weekend features an impressive lineup of live

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Fire Prevention Week 2025 focuses on safe use of battery-powered devices and understanding fire risks related to tech devices

JEFFERSON CITY – Americans increasingly rely on smartphones, tablets, headphones, power tools, toys and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries that if used incorrectly or damaged, can overheat, start a fire or explode. National Fire Prevention Week 2025 – Oct. 5 to 11 – focuses on understanding the risks these devices may pose and how

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Gov. Kehoe orders National Guard to support ICE, state rep opposes move

JEFERSON CITY – Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri National Guard to suppoer 1CE in its efforts to enforce the nation’s immigration laws.   Rep. Ray Reed (D-St. Louis) voiced his opposition to the move.   Kehoe stated:   “Public safety, keeping Missourians safe, and upholding the rule of law is our administration’s

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Illinois electric vehicle rebate program application cycle to open October 28

SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced the dates for the next EV Rebate Program application cycle, as well as updates to the program that reflect legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly in 2025. Program requirements are included on theIllinois EPA’s EV Rebate Program webpage. The next application cycle

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Illinois manufacturers to celebrate Manufacturing Month with ‘Makers on the Move’ statewide bus tour

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October with the “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour. In its fourth year, the tour will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers across Illinois to highlight the diverse, rewarding careers in

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MoDOT streamlines hay movement for drought relief to Missouri farmers and ranchers

JEFFERSON CITY – In response to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s declaration of a drought alert in all or portions of Missouri’s 85 counties and the City of St. Louis, the Missouri Department of Transportation is offering a special overwidth hauling permit at no charge to help farmers and ranchers move hay as needed. Loads must be of legal

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