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llinois Conservation Foundation releases 2025 state park ornament featuring Lincoln’s New Salem in Menard County

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 […]

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New program offers EECA consumer-members bill credits for reducing wnergy use suring peak times

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

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Perryville Police report

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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Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest report

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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Restaurants applaud governor, Illinois General Assembly for enacting permanent cocktails-to-co law

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

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Senator Schmitt calls for the restoration of presidential authority over the Executive Branch

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

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SGE Dancing Dragons present Holiday Show

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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Smoke-free housing directory now available in Missouri

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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