SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is proud to announce the release of its 2025 collectible Illinois state park holiday ornament, featuring the iconic bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln reading on horseback at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County. A beloved symbol of Illinois history, the statue greets visitors at the entrance to […]
MURPHYSBORO, IL – Nearly 12,000 residential consumer-members of Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) can now enroll in the new Peak Power Rewards Program (PPR), a voluntary program that rewards consumer-members with bill credits for temporarily reducing energy use during short periods of high electricity demand. The program, offered in partnership with EECA’s wholesale
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following police report: Nino D. Morse of San Diego was cited at 12:11 p.m.Thursday, December 11th, 2025 for driving while reovoked or suspended on St. Joseph Street. Police say the offense was discovered after they were called to the scene by a report of a
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 48-year-old Michael S. Delay of Louisville Kent., December 9, 2025 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release. 49-year-old Valerie F. Schmitt of Freeburg, arrested December 9, 2025 by Randolph County
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SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Restaurant Association is applauding Governor JB Pritzker for signing into law a bill which permanently allows cocktails and mixed drinks to be sold by restaurants for delivery and curbside pickup in Illinois. The association thanks the General Assembly and Senate Bill 618’s sponsors, Sen. Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) and Rep. Bob Rita (D-Blue
Session Goals for 2026 I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed tasty food and quality time with family and friends. It seems like I was just giving you a recap on the First Regular Session of the 103rd General Assembly, and with the blink of an eye, it’s already time to pre-file legislation
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WASHINGTON — Last week, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business’ Kudlow to discuss the need to overturn Humphrey’s Executor and restore the President’s constitutional authority to remove Executive Branch officials. Senator Schmitt previously filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court urging the Court to overturn Humphrey’s Executor. Senator Schmitt on Humphrey’s Executor: “The Founders never intended for these faceless bureaucrats in
STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, the Ste. Genevieve Elementary Dancing Dragons dance team presented a festive holiday program that brought students and staff together to celebrate. The event was held at the Performing Arts Center and featured a variety of performances, activities, and a special visit from “Santa Claus” himself. The Dancing Dragons launched
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), in partnership with the American Lung Association in Missouri, has launched the Missouri Smoke-Free Housing Directory. The new online resource makes it easier for residents to find smoke-free housing options and celebrates property owners who provide healthy living environments. Tobacco use remains the
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I’m sure most of the people reading this are familiar with the old adage, ”the older you get, the faster time goes” or something to that effect. Like most things the old folks said, I find this one to be truer than ever. This year is almost gone and it’s time to look at what
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