by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — To trace connections across the ancient Maya world, archaeologists often follow objects that traveled, such as jade, obsidian, or pottery. But Chris Stantis — assistant professor of anthropology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale — starts somewhere less expected: dogs. Chris Stantis, assistant professor of anthropology at SIU […]
CHESTER – Each year the women of the First United Methodist Church create tied fleece quilt blankets to donate to a needy cause. This year the UMW tied eight blankets that will be donated to Chaddock in Quincy, Illinois. Chaddock is a Methodist-based agency focusing on providing services to Children. Pastor Shawna Bennell,
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe proclaimed February 21-28, 2026, as National FFA Week in Missouri, honoring the more than 27,000 Missouri FFA members who represent the future of the state’s top economic driver. Governor Kehoe, accompanied by Missouri FFA President Ivy Elwell, kicked off the day by driving a
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SPRINGFIELD, IL— The Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) today released “Taking Account: A History of Racial Harm & Injustice Against Black Illinoisans,” the State’s first comprehensive, evidence-based report examining how slavery and its vestiges produce historical harms and continue to generate inequities for Black Illinoisans. Commissioned by ADCRC and in partnership with the University
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Homeownership Department (IHDA Mortgage) announced the recipients of its annual Lender and Loan Officer Awards, recognizing the banks, mortgage lenders, credit unions, and loan officers who assisted the most homebuyers using IHDA Mortgage programs in 2025. “IHDA’s programs make a meaningful difference for families who may not otherwise
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is calling on community members and leaders, housing advocates, and development professionals across Illinois to participate in the development of its 2027–2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP governs how IHDA allocates Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) throughout the state. Through a public survey and two upcoming summit meetings, IHDA
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) crime reduction efforts in the Metro East continue to make communities safer with the fewest number of homicides in East St. Louis in at least 45 years1. In 2020, to combat the seemingly intractable problem of gun violence in East St. Louis and ensure investigations are
JEFFERSON CITY – The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025, making it the deadliest year for tornadoes in the state since at least 158 people were killed in the Joplin EF-5 tornado in 2011. NWS also reports three flooding deaths last year and one death because of a severe
SPRINGFIELD, IL (Feb. 27, 2026) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, recently joined a petition calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to “terminate or suspend the Future of Natural Gas proceeding, including all workshops and issues associated with decarbonization of the gas distribution system….” “Illinois’ electricity grids are already
PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Career Center Multipurpose Rooms for a work session. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Meeting
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