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State of Illinois honored with International Award for Leadership in Innovation

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CHICAGO – The State of Illinois has once again been recognized on the global stage at the 2025 Startup Ecosystem Stars (SES) Awards in Paris, hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Mind the Bridge. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) was recognized with the Startup Ecosystem Stars Award acknowledging the state’s international […]

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United Pentecostal Church in Perryville will host free Christmas banquet

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County United Pentecostal Church is cordially inviting friends, neighbors, and community members in Perryville and the surrounding area to join it for a free Christmas Banquet on Saturday, December 20th. Perry County UPC is located at 1713 Perryville Blvd. in Perryville, Missouri. (Directly across the street from Perryville Walmart.) The Christmas Banquet

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USDA designates Randolph, Perry, and Ste. Genevieve Counties as Natural Disaster Areas due to excessive rain and flooding

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –- The United States Department of Agriculture has declared 49 Illinois Counties and nine Missouri Counties as Natural Disaster Areas  for excessive rain and flooding. This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters

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Lee A. Cornelius

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A funeral will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 for 72-year-old Lee A. Cornelius of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025 at his residence.   He was born July 22, 1953 in Perryville, MO to Wilfred and Marjorie (Sommer) Cornelius who both preceded him in death.   He and Janet Cato were

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2026 conservation cropping seminars scheduled

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Registration is officially open, so start making plans now to attend one of the two 2026 Conservation Cropping Seminars. This year’s seminars bring together distinguished speakers and special guests including Ray Archuleta, Soil Health Specialist; Bryan Young, Professor of Weed Science at Purdue University; Tom Kilcer, Advanced Ag Systems; S.T.A.R Representatives; and an

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A Doggone Good Lesson

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by Caleb Jones cjones@amec.coopThere ain’t nothing better than a good dog. For me, that dog was Tuffy. He might’ve been a mutt, but the majority of his breed was “best friend.” Tuffy could round up cattle, chase off snakes and bark at any truck he didn’t recognize. But more than anything, he was my companion

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Discover Nature with MDC through Eagle Days

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites people to discover nature through Eagle Days events and by watching bald eagles around the state. From December through February, Missouri’s winter eagle watching is spectacular. Because of Missouri’s big rivers, many lakes, and abundant wetlands, the Show-Me state is one of the leading lower

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Drive Safe in winter weather

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JEFFERSON CITY – Portions of Missouri have already been impacted by winter weather. With more winter weather impacting a significant portion of the state, the Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to remind travelers to practice safe driving behaviors.   Before traveling, pay attention to weather conditions and make smart decisions regarding travel. Motorists may check

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EveryLibrary announces National Match-A-Versary and GivingTuesday Challenge to protect library funding and the Freedom to Read

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RIVERSIDE, IL – EveryLibrary, the first and only political action committee for libraries in the United States has launched a national $10,000 matching challenge as part of its annual Match-A-Versary and GivingTuesday campaign. EveryLibrary is running a $10,000 matching challenge tied to this annual campaign, and all gifts made through GivingTuesday on December 2 are

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