April 2026

SIU’s American Marketing Association student chapter takes top worldwide honors

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s American Marketing Association chapter launched its 70th anniversary in grand style by winning several top worldwide honors at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago.   SIU AMA representatives claiming recognition at the recent AMA International Collegiate Conference in Chicago included, left to right: Jason Thompson, […]

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Ste. Genevieve Fire District responds to structure fire on Village Drive

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By Ste. Genevieve Fire District STE. GENEVIEVE – Just after 10 a.m. Thursday morning, units from Stations 1 and 2, along with automatic aid from the Ste Genevieve Fire District, were dispatched to 12477 Village Drive for a reported mobile home fire. Village Drive is off Highway 61 north of Ste. Genevieve.   While responding,

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Sue Colonel is named CGS ‘Teacher of the Month’

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CHESTER – Sue Colonel was recognized Thursday April 2, 2026, at an all-school assembly as the March 2026 Chester Grade School “Teacher of the Month”.     (Photo by Jim Beers)   Assistant Principal Dr. Petrowske also noted that Mrs. Colonel was not only being recognized for being the March 2026 Teacher of the Month.

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Three Illinois high school students win 2026 SIU Creative Futures art awards

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The talent and artistic skills of Illinois High School juniors and seniors were on full display at the third annual Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Art and Design statewide online art competition.     “After the Squeeze” (above) by Jaya Smith of Carmi-White County High School was the top winner

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Roman Louis Bleem

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Roman Louis Bleem, 90, of Preston, Illinois, passed away at 1:47 pm, Friday, March 27, 2026 at Mercy Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. He was born to the late Roman and Ella (nee Steinkamp) Bleem on March 27, 1936 in Ellis Grove, Illinois. Roman married Juanita Walter on May 19, 1990 in Evansville, Illinois; she survives.

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month every April to “increase public awareness, provide education, and advocate for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to support individuals and communities affected by substance use issues.”   This month recognizes individuals struggling with alcoholism and the negative effects

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Change of party affiliation causes filing for Ste. Genevieve Co. county prosecuting attorney to be reopened

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Clerk’s Office has announced that filing for one of the offices on the ballot in the August Primary Election will re-open April 7 and continue through April 10.   According to a news release, filing was reopened because one of the candidates for prosecuting attorney filed a statement

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Chester Grade School announces March 2026 ‘Jackets of the Month’

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Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for

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EECA launches $500 student support grants to help schools provide for students’ basic needs

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MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is launching a new initiative this year called Student Support Grants to help schools provide for the everyday needs of their students.   These grants will fund essential items and services that support student well-being so they can focus and learn. Unlike EECA’s Classroom Empowerment Grants, which

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Gov. Pritzker builds on economic momentum as global companies choose Illinois to invest and grow

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From the Governor’s office CHICAGO – In just the first quarter of 2026, a growing list of global companies are choosing Illinois to invest, expand, and create jobs—driving early-year momentum that has is already outpacing total job creation commitments in recent years.    Companies participating in the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program have committed to

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