SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones away and pay attention to the road. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will be watching for texting, social media use, video viewing and […]
CHESTER – The Chester Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested are: Brandon J. Hull 22, Homeless, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for aggravated battey. Pretrial Release. Trenton J. Webb 20, Centralia, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful use of weapons,
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SIKESTON, Mo.– For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri. The goal of the annual campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they say they need to thrive.
By State Senator Mike Henderson We’re back from spring break — refreshed, focused and continuing to advance meaningful legislation here at the Capitol. There’s a real sense of momentum in these final weeks of session as we prepare to dig into the state budget and work to deliver results for the people of our state
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension invites eligible landowners to apply for the Missouri Century Farm Program, which honors families who have owned and maintained the same farm for 100 years or more. The 2026 application period closes on May 1, leaving ample time for families to join the ranks of recent
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — As spring brings an increase in outdoor projects across Missouri, the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) is reminding residents and businesses to take proper precautions before starting any digging work. “Every year, underground utility lines are damaged because they were not marked prior to digging,” said Commissioner John Mitchell of
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture is dedicated to the promotion and protection of the state’s agriculture industry. With nearly 86,000 farms located on more than 27 million acres of farmland, the state’s Department of Agriculture works to connect farmers with consumers. Help us serve, promote, and protect the agricultural producers, processors, and
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Students are rewarded for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School recognized 23 students on Thursday April 2, 2026 in grades Kindergarten through 8th, for demonstrating the “HIVE” PBIS good character traits of either Respect, Responsibility, Safety, or Empathy. There are four “HIVE” PBIS characteristics that teachers and staff
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session today at 5 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet in regular session at 6 p.m. today. The meeting will be held in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA April 6, 2026 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL
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