The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center held a ribbon cutting for its bi-centennial celebration (1935) exhibit. Carolyn Bach and Tom Greminger rounded up the archives from the event and Fred Darrough completed the exhibit. During the ribbon cutting, Robert Wolk, museum president, said the 300th anniversary is a short nine years away and it’s planning […]
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago, President Trump returned to office with a clear promise: make life more affordable for hardworking Americans and restore strength to our economy. During his State of the Union address, President Trump shared how those promises have turned into results, and families across southeast
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that a coalition of 13 states, in a monumental, first-of-its kind settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”), have resolved part of their lawsuit against asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. As part of the settlement, Vanguard has agreed to make the strongest
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick has released a compilation of property seizures made under Missouri’s Criminal Activity Forfeiture Act (CAFA) during calendar year 2025. The report shows law enforcement officials seized just over $3.4 million worth of property in 237 seizures. In 2024, law enforcement officials seized approximately $2.7 million worth
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ST. LOUIS— The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP), in partnership with the Missouri Community Forestry Council, Magnificent Missouri, Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Forrest Keeling Nursery, the Missouri Prairie Foundation, and the Missouri Department of Conservation, will host a Callery pear “buyback” program at 23 locations around the state on April 21. On this date, citizens
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 26 students, Kindergarten through 8th Grades Friday, Feb. 27 for demonstrating the “HIVE” good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” characteristics that teachers and staff at CGS look for and encourage
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet for special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The notice of the meeting and its tentative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA March 2, 2026 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL
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St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – March is National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During March, individuals and families are encouraged to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme, “Discover the
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By David Friess, Illinois State Representive, 115th District As we move through the 2026 Spring Legislative Session, my focus remains on standing up for the people of Southern Illinois and advancing common-sense policies that reflect our shared values. This is one of the busiest times of the year in Springfield, and I truly appreciate
