April 2026

Illinois Accountability Commission holds fourth hearing

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By IDHR.MediaPIO CHICAGO – The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), held its fourth public hearing recently to reveal never-before-seen footage and brand-new eyewitness testimony from specific incidents targeting Illinoisians. Following Governor Pritzker’s directive for the Commission to examine the roles and responsibilities of key Trump Administration officials during the hearings, all current […]

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Illinois State Police opens 2026 Youth Police Camp Season

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) is now accepting applications for the three Team Illinois Youth Police Camps (TIYPC) this summer. Each week-long, overnight camp is geared towards teenagers (ages 13-17 years) and focuses on providing personal development opportunities to challenge young people to reach their full potential.   The TIYPCs are based upon a military

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger to highlight 30+ Missouri businesses at Annual Buy Missouri Day

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From the Office of the Lt. Gov. JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger has announced that Buy Missouri Day will return to the Missouri State Capitol on Wednesday, April 29, bringing together more than 30 businesses from across the state for a showcase of Missouri-made products and homegrown success stories. Held in the first-floor

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MAC English Department hosts Annual Word Fest

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PARK HLLS – A Perryville High School student was among the area high school students participatig in the Mineral Area College English Department’s Annual Word Fest writing competition.    Area high school students were invited to submit personal narrative essays. Nine local high schools submitted work: Ste. Genevieve R-II, Perry County District  32, Arcadia Valley

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Memorial Hospital Cardiac Pulmonary Rehab Center adds new exercise equipment thanks to Auxiliary donation

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital’s Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center has enhanced patient care with the addition of a SciFit Pro2 Total Body Exerciser, donated by the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Installed on March 26, the equipment is already being used in rehabilitation programs.     The SciFit Pro2 is a versatile exercise system for cardiac and pulmonary

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Missouri healthcare: Why access isn’t as simple as it sounds

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Missouri’s healthcare system is strained By Rob Jones, director of Integrated Marketing Communications, University of Missouri Extension; Joe Kingsbury, assistant director, MU Office of Health Outreach, Policy & Education; Sarah Davis, maternal health specialist, MU College of Health Sciences; Chiquita Chanay, education director, Community Health Engagement and Outreach, MU Extension; Rachel Mutrux, director, Missouri Telehealth

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MSHP announces promotions and transfers to General Headquarters

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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the following promotions. Sergeant Bryan J. Hamerle, Troop A, will be promoted to the rank of lieutenant and will transfer to the Human Resources Division, General Headquarters, where he will serve as an assistant director. Hamerle was appointed to the

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SEMO honors Chaytin Lea of SG and Emma Ferguson of PV

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Two River Region women have been honored by Southeast Missouri State University as it recognized outstanding student leaders, organizations and mentors during its annual Student Life and Leadership Awards celebration, honoring individuals and groups who have made meaningful contributions to campus life through leadership, service, involvement and experiential learning.   A

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SEMO honors Mylissa Williams of Perryville for Excellence in Advising, Student Success and Teaching

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Southeast Missouri State University recognized outstanding faculty, staff and student mentors during its 2026 Excellence in Advising, Student Success and Teaching Celebration on April 21.   Graduate Teaching Assistant Awards were presented to two individuals – Mylissa Williams of Perryville and Brianna Arnzen.   The Graduate Teaching Assistant Award is given

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