April 2026

SIU Carbondale police adds community service, therapy K-9 to roster

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently added a new member to its force as another component in its community outreach efforts. KT and SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety officer Morgan Lyerla. KT is the department’s first community service mental health advocate K-9, (Photo by Russell Bailey)   […]

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Sparta Community Hospital leader shares expertise at state conference

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SPARTA, IL —Sparta Community Hospital is proud to announce that Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care, recently served as a panel speaker at the Illinois Homecare & Hospice Council 2026 Annual Conference.      Cheryl Adams, RN, BSN, MBA, Administrator of Sparta At-Home Health Care (center), speaks during a panel

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River Region Sports Wrap 4/14

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  Ste. Genevieve Varsity Softball team falls to West County STE. GENEVIEVE – Varsity Softball loses a heart-breaker by the final score of 8-7 to West County. The Dragons play on Saturday in the 1st Annual Chester Tournament.   St. Vincent Varsity Golf Team is 2nd at Saxony Lutheran Tourney PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent Varsity

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Patsy M. Kaempfe

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Patsy M. Kaempfe, 85, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born January 10, 1941 in Knob Lick, MO to Ernie and Rosa (Ditterline) Joy. Patsy and Kenneth Kaempfe were married October 24, 1959 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on November

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All Together Art Show celebrates inclusion through sweet expressions

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, the 5th Annual All Together Art Show was held at Common Grounds Coffee Shop!     Each year, students and community members create artwork that highlight and celebrate inclusion.   The theme of this year’s show was Sprinkles, Scoops and Smiles that Shine — Inclusion is Sweet All the Time, and

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CHS musicians compete in nine vocal and five instrumental performances in 2026 IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest

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Chester brings home 11 “Superior”, 1 “Excellent” and 2 “Good” ratings By Jim Beers CHESTER – After a challenging football season, an extremely long and busy basketball season, a fantastic 2025 Christmas Concert, and various numerous other community performances, Chester High School musicians managed to prepare for the 2026 IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest March

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Commission on Equity and Inclusion releases Fiscal Year 2025 BEP Annual Expenditure Report

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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) has released its Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Annual Expenditure Report for the Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP), in accordance with Section 8f of the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act (BEP Act). This report showcases

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