A funeral will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025 for 97-year-old Leon B. Schumer of Perryville, Mo. who passed away peacefully Thursday, August 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 10, 1928 in Schumer Springs, Mo. to Frank and Mary (Leible) Schumer who both preceded him in death. […]
A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 62-year-old Rhonda Susan Schatte of Steeleville, Ill., who passed away at 12:33 pm, Friday, August 22, 2025 at her residence. She was bornMay 3, 1963 in Red Bud, Ill. to Bernie and Judy (nee Jany) Hubert, who survive in Steeleville, Ill. She is also survived
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In Loving Memory A funeral will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 for 71-year-old Stephen “Scobie” Schweigert of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away August 24, 2025. He was born August 2, 1954 to Gilbert “Gib” Schweigert and Wilma (Eisenbeis) Schweigert, who both preceded him in death. He married Jean (Jokerst) Schweigert. She
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley and former congressman and Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood, are teaming up to launch a new push for fair maps in Illinois’ state legislative districts. The pair is looking to take partisanship out of the process and give voters a better voice in elections. It is
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a consumer product safety standard for water bead toys, reflecting the agency’s ongoing commitment to protecting vulnerable consumers and preventing avoidable tragedies in American homes. The new rule is aimed at reducing the risk of injury or death associated with children ingesting, inserting
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker today issued a state disaster proclamation after severe weather and flooding caused extensive damage across Cook, Jersey, and Calhoun Counties from July 25–28, 2025. The proclamation ensures that state resources can be directed to support local response and long-term recovery efforts. “Illinois families and communities are still facing the impacts
By Peter Hancock SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In testimony during a virtual meeting Wednesday of the Senate Insurance Committee, officials pushed back against criticisms by Gov. JB Pritzker and legislative leaders who said the hikes raise suspicions that Illinois homeowners are being charged extra to help cover insurance losses caused by wildfires, hurricanes and other natural disasters elsewhere
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SEDALIA – At the 2025 Missouri State Fair, agricultural leaders, FFA and 4-H members, elected officials, and partners celebrated the conclusion of the Drive to Feed Kids by announcing that this year’s effort raised over 720,000 meals for Missouri families. With food insecurity affecting one in five Missouri children, the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation Drive
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By Peter Hancock and Ben Szalinski SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Gov. JB Pritzker signed the final two bills from the spring session Friday, giving his approval to more than 430 bills approved by lawmakers this year. The final bills signed Friday are designed to improve access to abortion medication even if the federal government revokes
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JEFFERSON CITY — Illegal dumping – disposing of waste in unauthorized locations- remains a serious problem in communities across the U.S. Often called “open dumping” or “fly dumping,” it can harm public health, reduce property values, and negatively impact quality of life. Common items dumped illegally include construction debris, furniture, household appliances, auto
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