February 2026

IPHCA Statement on Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA) commends Governor JB Pritzker for his continued leadership and commitment to expanding access to affordable healthcare across Illinois. His focus on reducing the cost of care, relieving medical debt, and strengthening the healthcare delivery system reflects a clear understanding of the challenges facing patients and providers alike. These […]

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McCombie calls out Pritzker’s budget blame 

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SPRINGFIELD –Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement today following Governor JB Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address:    “For Governor Pritzker, this budget is about blame. It is clear the Governor is more focused on his presidential ambitions than delivering for Illinois families. He emphasized that everything is too

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Memorial Hospital announces 2026 Prenatal Class dates

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the upcoming 2026 dates for its free Prenatal and Family Education Classes, offering parentstobe an engaging and confidencebuilding learning experience. This year’s inperson classes will be held on April 11, July 18, and October 3, from 8:00 a.m.–Noon in the Memorial Hospital Conference Room. Preregistration is required

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Memorial Hospital in Chester issues a ‘Flu Advisory’

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In a posting on social media, hospital officials stated flu cases are on the rise.    They ask individuals to join them in protecting patients, staff, and visitors, as they re‑implement enhanced flu precautions.   Anyone entering the hospital is asked to visit the hand and respiratory hygiene stations, to use masks and hand sanitizer,

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MO DNR awards $37,500 grant to St. Mary

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $37,500 Drinking Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of St. Mary to evaluate the city’s drinking water system. The department’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to water treatment plants, distribution systems and water storage and supply facilities. The fund also

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MSHP arrest report

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting the arrest of 32-year-old Eugene D. Douglas of St. Louis at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in Ste. Genevieve County. He was arrested on a speeding charge out of Miller County and was taken to the Ste. Genevieve County Jail, where he was being

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Perryville Police reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released these reports:   (Age not released) Kyle A. Sigley of Perryville was arrested February 12th on a charge of stealing. The arrest came after police were called to the 500 block of North Spring Street by a report of stealing.   (Age not released) Morgan McLeod of

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Sen. Terri Bryant reacts to governor’s budget address

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s proposed budget from his Budget Address:   “Governor Pritzker spent much of his address blaming President Trump and the federal government, yet he once again proposed the largest budget in state history, fueled by nearly a billion dollars in

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Smith praises Boeing for returning defense HQ to St. Louis, highlights incentives from ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’

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ST. LOUIS, Mo.– Missouri’s Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement praising Boeing’s decision to return the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) headquarters to St. Louis, bringing the division’s leadership back to Missouri after nearly a decade. Smith joined Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at Boeing’s St. Louis facility for the

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Ste. Gen Co. Ambulance District releases board meeting minutes

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District has released the minutes of its Regular Open – Board Meeting held Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District House 1, 3 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670   CALL TO ORDER: Nick Werner called the regular meeting to order at 5:32

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