March 2026

Voting begins in ‘Makers Madness’ contest to name the coolest thing made in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – Voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament that lets the public decide what product will be crowned The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois   Presented by Comcast Business, the annual competition celebrates the incredible work of manufacturers across Illinois, which have long served as […]

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Margie J. Mattingly

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Margie J. Mattingly, 92, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Ste. Genevieve Care Center. She was born August 6, 1933 in Perryville, MO to Clyde and Elva (Moore) Brewer. Margie and Bertrand V. Mattingly were married on April 26, 1952. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2007. Margie’s main

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Karen Faye Lukefahr

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Karen Faye Lukefahr, 72, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Villas of Jackson. She was born July 8, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Edgar O. and Nelda R. (Perr) Palisch. Karen retired as the office manager at the Perry County Soil and Water District after 46 years. She enjoyed spending

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Glynn G. Gegg

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In Loving Memory   51-year-old Glynn G. Gegg of Sainte Genevieve, MO passed away March 9, 2026.   He was born November 20, 1974, son of Glennon J. Gegg and Dorothy (Grass) Gegg, who both preceded him in death.   He is survived by: Daughter, Shelby (Bryce) Villmer, Son, Austin (Peyton) Gegg, Daughter, Grace Gegg,

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Clarence J. Buchheit

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August 7, 1934-March 6, 2026.   He is survived by his wife, family, and extended family.   Per Clarence’s request no formal funeral services will be held.   Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.   Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.   Memorial contributions to Missouri National Veterans Memorial.  

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Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers to head to state capitol

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JEFFERSON CITY – More than 75 cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across Missouri are expected gather at the State Capitol Wednesday, March 11, to meet with lawmakers to ask for their support of policies that reduce the burden of cancer.   Missouri can reduce its cancer burden with public policies that prioritize tobacco prevention

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Illinois continues first-in-the-nation free test prep program

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Building on Governor Pritzker’s Affordability Agenda, the FY27 Proposed Budget will fund free test preparation courses through June 2027   CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and global education company Kaplan today announced that Illinois’ first-in-the-nation free test preparation program – the Prepare for Illinois’ Future Program – will continue through the end of the academic school year.

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