June 2026

SIU journalism alumna, Chicago Tribune reporter, part of Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Award-winning journalist and senior reporter with the Chicago Tribune,  Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumna Christy Gutowski says she realized in high school she wanted to be a journalist. Her passion for people, desire to help those who are vulnerable, and dogged research ability all contributed to her success as […]

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Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces updated WIC income eligibility guidelines

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Health Department WIC has announced the updated income guidelines, based on 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).     HHS releases annual adjustments to the poverty guidelines before June each year.   The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program

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Team Mo wins first gold of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Team Missouri kicked off preliminary competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Monday, with athletes from across the state posting wins, personal bests, and moments of sportsmanship on Day 1 of the national event, held June 20–26 at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine. Missouri’s delegation

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Time to register for the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru event set for July 22

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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO – The Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Back to School Drive-Thru Fair is back and registration is now open. The drive-thru fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s back parking lot across from the fire department.  Families with students from preschool to high

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Exploration and Survey of the Gegg Cave System

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The Sainte Genevieve Museum learning center welcomes back Chad McCain to its speaker series Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve.  Go deep underground as McCain tells us about the discovery and exploration of the Gegg Cave System.It’s the largest significant cave discovery in Missouri of the last decade.

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