April 2026

Peoria Republican calls for suspension of sales tax on gasoline

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SPRINGFIELD — After once again blaming Washington for Illinois’ fiscal failures, Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says Democrats in the House want to focus on lowering the cost of living, including “gas, groceries, rent, mortgages,” and are reviewing legislation that “helps bring costs down.”   The surprising announcement was welcome news to Illinois House Republicans […]

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Perryville Police report

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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report.   56-year-old Gina Berger of Perryville was arrested at a business in the 300 block of South Perryville Boulevard on charges of possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, amphetamine or methamphetamine. Police were called to the business at 4:36

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Rep. Ray Reed voices support for Mizzou students advocating for equity and accountability

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri State Representative Ray Reed (D–District 83) issued the following statement in support of student leaders at the University of Missouri who are organizing in response to recent administrative decisions impacting multicultural student organizations:   “Throughout our history, progress has often been driven not from the top down, but from the

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SIU Carbondale students succeed in regional advertising competition

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students continue to show they can compete with advertising professionals at the regional ADDYs. Saluki advertising students brought home a bevy of honors in the recent American Advertising Federation of Southern Illinois American Advertising Awards     Saluki AdLab students who garnered recently garnered regional

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Valle Catholic High School announces third quarter honor students

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Valle Catholic Hihg School has announcesd its third quarter honor students.   Valle Catholic High School High Honors 3rd Quarter 9th Grade Chase Basler Lyla Bauman Logan Donze Gage Fallert Jaida Fallert Levi Fallert Nolan Joggerst Audrey Jokerst Ava Kavaliauskas Brielle Klump Connor Manshack Charlotte Naeger Easton Rayoum Tessa Roth Lyla Shortt

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Valle Catholic Middle School announces third quarter honors lists

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic Middle School has announced the sixth, seventh and eighth grade students at the school who have received honors for their efforts during the third quarter.   Valle Catholic Middle School   3rd Quarter Honor Roll   6th Grade High Honors Miles Woodward, Beckett Wehner, Colby Kutz, Reese Jokerst, Emma Henderson,

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Margaret Gustafson

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Margaret Mary “Muffy” Gustafson, 77, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at Saturday, April 4, 2026 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, Illinois.   Muffy was born November 18, 1948 in Galesburg, the daughter of George Dale and Betty Lou (Dillon) Spilman.   Muffy graduated from Knoxville High School in 1967 and shortly after, married William

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SEMO Wind Ensemble performs at Cincinnati’s WindFest

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Two members of the Southeast Missouri State University’s Wind Ensemble were among the members who recently performed at WindFest, an invitation-only concert held at Cincinnati Music Hall, where select ensembles showcase their talents on a national stage. The two local members of the Wind Ensemble who performed at WindFest were Megan

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