February 2026

ACEC of Illinois names Best Infrastructure Projects in Illinois

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CHICAGO – In recognition of their innovation, complexity, overall design and economic impact, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has announced awards to the state’s best infrastructure projects and design teams during its 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards. The top construction projects honored are transformative projects completed for the Village of Antioch, Flyover Attractions by Pursuit […]

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Amschler, Kellerman join District 32 admin team

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education has announced Lacey Amschler as the next Principal of the Perryville Primary Center and Michael-Ann Kellerman as the next Assistant Principal at Perry County Middle School.   Both appointments were approved during a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 23.     Lacey Amschler  

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Cookie season arrives for local Girl Scouts

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Girl Scouts in 67 counties across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma have kicked off the highly-visible booth sales portion of the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, highlighting an exciting new cookie and the opportunity to support local families in need.   Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s troops and girls are offering Exploremores™,

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French students celebrate Mardi Gras with hands-on classroom activities

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School and Ste. Genevieve Middle School French students brought the spirit of Mardi Gras into the classroom on Monday, Feb. 17, with a full-day celebration in Mme. Bre Uzzell’s classroom! Throughout the day, students learned about Mardi Gras traditions while participating in hands-on activities such as mask making and

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Manufacturers, business groups and organized labor ask Illinois Commerce Commission to halt efforts to phase out natural gas 

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and a coalition of nearly two dozen businesses and labor groups including the International Union of Operating Engineers today filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking to halt efforts to phase out the use of natural gas citing a looming electricity shortage.   The request follows a study by the

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SIU students, faculty to be honored at All Ag Banquet Friday

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences will celebrate the successes of its students, faculty, staff and alumni at the 74th All Ag Banquet on Friday, Feb. 27.     The banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour at the SIU Student Center International Lounge, followed by dinner

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SIU to host viewing party for March 3 total lunar eclipse

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Can’t sleep? Up early? You’ll be ready for the total lunar eclipse observation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3.     A total lunar eclipse viewing is set for March 3 at SIU Carbondale. This photo is from a total lunar eclipse in November 2021,

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SIU trumpet ensemble looks to make noise in national competition

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — For a second straight year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Music will vie for a title in the small ensemble division of the collegiate National Trumpet Competition. “I am very proud of the students and feel so fortunate to teach these wonderful people daily,” said Ricky Spears, an assistant professor of trumpet and

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