SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after a judge ruled that federal law preempts the state’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the tax and tip portion of transactions when a consumer pays with a credit or debit card: […]
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty Anthony Gray and Jiyeon Lee will perform Thursday, June 11, in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. The free, public concert begins at 5 p.m. SIU School of Music faculty Anthony Gray (left) and Jiyeon Lee will perform
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – Traveling deep into the South American rainforest where sunlight is blocked by a canopy of treetops, medical crews are days away and reached by a satellite signal, and the occasional jaguar paw print is a reminder that danger is lurking in the shadows. Jason Brown, associate professor
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Thursday, May 28, 2026 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks are inviting people to share their passion for the outdoors by getting outdoors for a hike on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host hikes at four locations across the state, offering a variety of experiences including self-guided outings, interpretive hikes
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs thanked members of the General Assembly today for passing Senate Bill 2968 and expressed gratitude to Governor JB Pritzker’s office for its collaboration in advancing legislation that expands investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across Illinois. The legislation creates the Non-Profit Investment Pool, a safe and efficient investment option
FULTON, Mo. – Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors. Those honored include the following: Chester, IllinoisMabry Wingerter, Sophomore Perryville, MissouriBrayden Moore, Freshman Red Bud, IllinoisNoah Tepe, Junior
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Wilbert J. Moll, 96, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. He was born October 23, 1929 in St. Mary, MO to Henry L. and Elizabeth (McLain) Moll. Wilbert and Vesta Georgia Feltz were married January 27, 1951 at St. John the Baptist Church in Lithium,
Edna M. Lintner, 90, of Sedgewickville, Missouri died Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Riverview at the Park Nursing Home in Ste. Genevieve, MO. She was born July 12, 1935 in Perry County, MO to Edwin and Alma (Loberg) Moran. Edna and Lloyd O. Lintner were married November 20, 1952 in Marble Hill, MO by the
JEFFERSON CITY – The Department of Public Safety has awarded a total of $1.455 million to 108 fire departments across the state to bolster the firefighting capabilities of small volunteer departments that provide critical protection to their rural communities. The Missouri Volunteer Fire Department Grant provided up to $15,000 for the purchase of equipment to small
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