A funeral will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2025 for 91-year-old Lou Ann Gerlach of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 12:05 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born August 6, 1934 in Campbell Hill, Illinois to the Ernest and Frieda (nee Froemling) Homan who […]
HILLSBORO – Jefferson County Sheriff Dave Marshak announces an arrest and charges in a shooting investigation involving a pair of semi-truck drivers. 46-year-old Michel Quintana-Betancourt of Miami, Florida, is charged with one count each of Assault 1st degree and unlawful use of a weapon, as well as two counts of armed criminal action for
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DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair has earned national recognition from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), receiving first place in the Facility Beautification Project category and second place in the Other Unique Marketing Tactic category for its work developing the Du Quoin State Fair Nature Area. Both award-winning
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CHICAGO, IL. — As Illinoisans prepare for the holiday season, the Illinois Lottery is reminding players that while lottery tickets can add a fun and festive touch to gift-giving, they should be purchased responsibly and never given to anyone under the age of 18. “Lottery games are meant to be a form of entertainment for
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SPRINGFIELD – The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – The Community Counseling Center Foundation is holding its 5th Annual Mary Mingle 5K this weekend in downtown Cape Girardeau. The popular holiday-themed run/ walk is anticipating a record-breaking turnout, with over 500 registered participants expected, making it the largest Mary Mingle 5K yet. The 5K race will start at 8
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports: 53-year-old Mark Alan Campbell of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked on Perryville Boulevard at Alma Avenue at 3 p.m.Saturday, August 8, 2025. The arresting officer reported he/she was investigating another call when the offense was observed. A police officer
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Monday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that Missouri’s new age-verification rule for pornographic websites is now fully in force, delivering one of the most significant online child-protection victories in state history. Within hours of the rule taking effect, Pornhub announced it would shut down access to its website in Missouri
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Jason S. Leeper 42, Steeleville, arrested November 26, 2025 by Steeleville Police for Obstructing Justice, resisting a peace officer, and speeding. Pretrial Release. Demetrius L. Zoph 20, Eden, arrested November 28, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for domestic battery. Is
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Illinois who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning April 1, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Randolph in Illinois and Perry and Ste. Genevieve in Missouri.
