January 2026

SIU team gets $170K grant to continue research to stop toxins from harmful algae blooms

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – A research team at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has received a second grant to continue its work to prevent harmful algae blooms from producing toxins, addressing a problem that occurs in bodies of water throughout the world. In this phase of the project, the team will investigate whether they […]

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University of Missouri announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri fosters a culture of excellence as we educate future innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. And Tigers continue to rise to the challenge. This fall, 13,166 undergraduate students earned dean’s list honors through their dedication, perseverance and academic ambition.   Students are listed on the dean’s list alphabetically by geographical

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Trico & Chester advance to Championship Bracket; Sparta & New Athens move to Consolation Bracket

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Opening Round of LJMWC is in the books; Trico beats Sparta, 45-42 and Chester beats New Athens, 65-24 By Jim Beers CHESTER –Day No. 2, Tuesday January 6, is in the books and Round 1 of the 19th Annual Chester High School Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament is complete. Round 2 schedule is set

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Dupo advances to Consolation Championship Game; Marissa advances to Championship Game

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Steeleville will play for 7th Place and Cobden will play for 3rd Place By Jim Beers CHESTER – Day No. 3 tipped off Wednesday January 7 in the 19th Annual Lady Jacket Mid-Winter Classic Tournament at Chester High School. Day 3 featured Dupo and Steeleville in Game 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Marissa and Cobden

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Donald N. Joggerst

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In Loving Memory Donald N Joggerst 82 years old of Saint Louis, MO November 8, 1943 – January 3, 2026   Survived By: Daughter, Etta (Steven) Madura, Granddaughter, Olivia D. Madura, Grandson, Braden R. Madura   Preceded in Death By: Father, Lester Joggerst; Mother, Lois (Jones) Joggerst; Sister, Janet (Dennis) Dunlap; Brother, Lester Joe (Lisa)

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Barkhausen Cache River Wetland Center to reopen Jan. 10

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to celebrate the reopening of the Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetland Center at Cache River State Natural Area in southern Illinois from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.    Visitors can enjoy family-friendly environmental crafts; explore nearly 20 interactive community education and conservation

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Consumer Expenditures for the St. Louis Metropolitan Area

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KANSAS CITY – The Mountain-Plains Information Office of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics today released Consumer Expenditures for the St. Louis Metropolitan Area: 2023-24.   The release provides annual household expenditures, percentage shares, and selected demographic characteristics for households in the St. Louis area for the period 2023-24.   Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted

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