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Chester Mobile Market serves needy in commmunity

CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry August Mobile Market was held Wednesday August 27.     Approximately 25 volunteers prepare pallets of food from the St. Louis Area Food Bank to be distributed. (Jim Beers Photos)   The event was located at the Cohen Recreation Complex parking lot. Items distributed included watermelons, carrots, […]

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Discover how you can study abroad affordably

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Here’s your chance to discover how affordable, accessible and wonderful a study abroad experience can be. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is sponsoring a Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the first-floor art gallery at the Student Center, and faculty, staff, students

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Fighting Our Drug Crisis

By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 2, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike against members of a Venezuelan cartel who were smuggling deadly drugs in a boat that was headed to the United States. The strike came just days after the Pentagon deployed

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Illinois Department of Insurance releases 2026 Plan Year rates for the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) released today 2026 Plan Year rates for the Get Covered Illinois Marketplace. Similar to national trends impacting states across the country, Illinois’ average rate increase is rising due to the devastating impacts of Trump’s budget bill, which will result in the loss of the federal enhanced premium tax credits

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Illinois State Police reminds drivers and farmers about safely sharing the roads this harvest season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is reminding motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this fall. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways throughout the upcoming months. As farmers travel between fields, ISP reminds motorists and farmers alike to

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Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame nominations due Sept. 15

SEDALIA, Mo. – The Missouri State Fair Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Missouri Agriculture Hall of Fame Class of 2026.     The Missouri Agricultural Hall of Fame was created in 2023 to recognize farmers, ranchers, and agri-business leaders who have made an outstanding contribution to Missouri agriculture. Nominees for the Hall of

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Mizzou launches historic campaign to address global challenges and improve lives

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has launched the largest fundraising campaign in its 186-year history. Uniting alumni, friends and partners, the transformational initiative will shape the future of Mizzou’s campus, impacting education, research, community engagement and health care.     University of Missouri President Mun Choi joined the University of Missouri Board of Curators,

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MoDOT to hold 22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Missouri Department of Transportation is sponsoring its 22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition for high school juniors and seniors within MoDOT’s Southeast District. The competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials−balsa wood, thread and glue.   This year’s competition will take place on Wednesday,

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