CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest arrest reports. Arrested were: Timothy D. Hahs 36, Sparta, arrested January 5, 2026 by Sparta Police on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to residence charge. Is incarcerated. Tiffany P. Musielak 39, Coulterville, arrested January 6, 2026 by […]
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued the statement in response after the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) accepted permanent rules regarding mail procedures in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities: “For years, I have been raising alarms about the dangerous and entirely preventable flow of drugs into our correctional facilities. I have
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is inviting residents across southern Illinois to help spread cheer this Valentine’s Day by participating in her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive. The initiative encourages individuals, families, classrooms, churches, and community groups to create or sign Valentine’s Day cards that will be delivered to local seniors, including
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special presentation, featuring screenings of a powerful documentary about Black political organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, is coming to Carbondale and Springfield on Jan. 19, courtesy of a Southern Illinois University System Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event. Charles Bowen is
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STE. GENEVIEVE –Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, units from Stations 5, 2, and 7, along with automatic aid from Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District, Goose Creek Lake Fire Department, and Ste Genevieve Fire District, were dispatched to the 6100 block of Charter Church Road in Ste. Genevieve County for a reported residential fire. Upon
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2026 Champions are the Marissa Meteors; Runners Up are Chester Lady Jackets By Jim Beers CHESTER – The 19th Annual Chester High School Lady Jackets Mid-Winter Classic Basketball Tournament is completed and in the books! This year’s weather cooperated beautifully and all five nights/sessions went without a hitch. Marissa and Chester battled it out for
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C – When I became Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, I promised to deliver results and real change for the working-class families, farmers, and small businesses that make America so great. For too long, working Americans were left behind in favor of wealthy environmentalists and
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families, wildlife watchers and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter. The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is during the winter when the raptors seek open water areas for fishing. Certain Illinois state parks and locations,
CHESTER – The Chester Downstate Police Pension Board will meet Tuesday, January 13. The location and time of the meeting were not announced. The tentative agenda: CITY OF CHESTER DOWNSTATE POLICE PENSION FUND AGENDA OF THE JANUARY 13, 2026, POLICE PENSION BOARD MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTION
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State’s talent pipeline and training drive national recognition CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced that Site Selection Magazine, the leading economic development publication, has named Illinois #1 for workforce development in the Midwest and #3 in the nation for 2026 – up from #2
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