Sun Times

SIU pinning ceremony for new teacher graduates set for May 7

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special pinning ceremony at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on May 7 at 5 p.m. in Ballroom B at the Student Center will recognize the nearly 100 Teacher Education Programs graduates. The newest graduates from TEP located across campus and at the Rend Lake Marketplace campus and the University Center of […]

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State Treasurer Frerichs announces new option for Illinois students struggling to obtain traditional college loans

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students struggling to obtain traditional college loans have a new option to borrow money for in-state higher education costs thanks to a new program Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs unveiled today.   The new Funding U Illinois No-Cosigner Loan is part of the Student Empowerment Fund, Treasurer Frerichs’ plan to provide private college loans for

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State Treasurer highlights commitment to financial education during Financial Literacy Month

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek is reaffirming his commitment to empowering Missourians with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve long-term financial success. “Financial literacy is more than just knowing how to balance a checkbook—it’s about creating a foundation for stability, opportunity, and growth,” said Treasurer

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Municipal election winners are sworn in at Board of Aldermen meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met Thursday for regular and work sessions. The newly-elected and re-elected city officers: Mayor Brian Keim, and aldermen: First Ward Amie Dobbs, Second Ward Sam Hughey, Third Ward Joe Steiger and Fourth Ward Teddy Ross were sworn in by City Clerk Pam Meyer. City Administrator Happy

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River Region Sports Wrap for Friday, April 25, 2025

Baseball CHESTER – Chester lost to visiting Sparta 6-2. The Yellow Jackets host St. Vincent Monday at 4:30 PERRYVILLE – Perryville beat visiting Windsor 4-0. The Pirates at Fredericktown Monday at 4:30. STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle won at Arcadia Valley 15-0. The Warriors host Bismarck Tuesday at 4 p.m. STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve won

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Ste. Genevieve Farmers’ Market opens May 3

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Farmers’ Market begins its season Saturday, May 3rd.   Located at the Knights of Columbus pavilion, 600 West Market Street, the market runs from 7 a.m.-noon each Saturday, May through October.   Locally-grown seasonal produce is offered weekly, and value added items will also be available.   Jams,

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SIU Carbondale named an Opportunity University by Carnegie Classifications

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of only 16% of institutions, or 479 nationwide, that have earned the new Carnegie Classification designation of Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings.    The designation is part of a newly developed Student Access and Earnings Classification published this month by

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