by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Between 50 and 70 middle school and high school percussion students from throughout Southern Illinois will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of SIU Percussion Day. The workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon in Altgeld Hall, with a free, public […]
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STE, GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Militia group held its fall encampment Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 on the grounds of the Centre for French Colonial Life. Over 150 visitors, many of them families, toured the camp where they experienced the role of the militia, its equipment, and life in general during the colonial period.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – One of the measures given first round approval at Thursday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen calls for a city election in April . The terms of four members of the Board of Aldermen expire in April. They are Patrick Fahey in the first ward, Bob Donovan in
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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com . SPRINGFIELD — Violent protests, legally questionable immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops without the governor’s approval will be at the forefront of state lawmakers’ minds when they return to Springfield on Tuesday. “Lawyers in my office are researching other things that we can do” about the
TaShawn Palacio breaks school receiving touchdown record with 11th touchdown pass reception; McCartney scores two touchdowns By Jim Beers CHESTER – Friday October 10 was the 2025 Chester High School Homecoming game and the State Ranked No. 17 Chester YellowJackets hosted the undefeated Dupo Tigers in a hard fought contest. CHS came into the game
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Larry W. Koenig, 82, of Perryville, Missouri peacefully passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at The Lutheran Home with his family by his side, in Cape Girardeau, MO He was born November 18, 1942 in Farrar, MO to John M. and Amanda (Lorenz) Koenig. Larry and Catherine “Katy” Buchheit were married April 11, 1964 at
By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, 1.3 million service members will miss a paycheck, federal employees will continue to face furloughs, veterans will see delays in services, and families will struggle to make ends meet – all because Washington Democrats refuse to vote for a non-controversial, nonpartisan, 24-page bill to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following statement regarding the quo warranto case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office. “A sheriff who is charged with retaliating against witnesses and confined to his home cannot possibly lead a functioning law-enforcement agency,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The
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By Curt Wohleber COLUMBIA, Mo. – You might say that 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen Bailey Schneider has royal blood: Three of her cousins were also state fair queens. Yet it still came as a shock when she heard that the crown would go to her. “Going into the competition, I wasn’t expecting
By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator MURPHYSBORO – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant has released her latest bulletin. Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 58th District The 58th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program. In 2026, more than $107
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