February 2026

Recent earthquake reminds Illinoisans to take Earthquake Awareness Month seriously

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SPRINGFIELD – It was just last month that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Illinois from its center in Ohlman in central Illinois’ Montgomery County. “Thousands of people across the state felt this last quake in the early morning hours of January 20,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Acting Director Theodore […]

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Eighth District Congressman Jason Smith visits PCSD 32

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PERRYVILLE – Eighth District Missouri Congressman Jason Smith visited the Perry County District 32 campus Tuesday afternoon during a tour of stops across southeast Missouri.     Congressman Smith joined representatives from District 32, Perry County, and the City of Perryville for a tour of the Perryville High School building that was decimated by a

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This is National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend in Southern Illinois

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GLEN CARBON, IL – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois invites cookie lovers across the area to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, February 20–22.     National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend is an annual event where Girl Scouts nationwide promote their sales and flex their entrepreneurial spirit through the iconic Girl Scout Cookie Program®.   Every purchase makes a difference in the lives of young entrepreneurs as

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Harold Rodney Michaud

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

A private burial will be held for 79-year-old Harold Rodney Michaud of Newhall, CA, formerly of Perryville, who passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Henry Mayo Hospital, Newhall, CA. He was born September 27, 1946 in Des Moines, IA to Harold J.and Phyllis A. (Carrington) Michaud, who both preceded him in death. Survivors include

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Application deadline extended for grant funding for Project Prom, Graduation Lock-In events

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SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night’s agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Beautification/Tourism Commission of the city of Chester will meet Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street in Chester.   The meeting is open to the public:   The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda February 19, 2026   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting

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Citizens group files lawsuit to halt construction of data center

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – A citizens group, Preserve Montgomery County, LLC has filed a lawsuit in Cole County circuit court seeking to halt construction of a data center in Montgomery County.   The proposed data center project requires the county to issue $35 billion in revenue bonds to fund the project with the data center

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