SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites residents to step into 2026 with a First Day Hike at an Illinois state park on New Year’s Day. IDNR is hosting self-guided hikes at 17 state parks across Illinois on Jan. 1. These free, family-friendly hikes are available to the public. The First Day […]
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COLUMBIA, MO – Renew Missouri, a proud member of the Rural Power Coalition (RPC), announces the release of new national resources designed to support rural electric cooperative member-owners as they navigate rising energy costs and evolving energy challenges. RPC is made up of nearly two dozen rural, place-based organizations across the country that educate and
by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — For Salukis Sarah and James Anderson, time doesn’t stand still. It can’t. The St. Louis couple, who have twin 20-month-old boys and a 3-year old daughter, are not only raising three young children and working full time, they continued their education through Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Online and Extended Campus program.
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement after Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111, controversial transit legislation that sweeps hundreds of millions of dollars in motor fuel sales tax revenue away from downstate communities and sends it to Chicago: “Governor Pritzker’s decision to sign Senate Bill 2111 is a direct slap
ST. MARY – The city of St. Mary has re-posted its notice of the upcoming April 7 election. NOTICE OF ELECTION Correction 12/16/2025 The City of St. Mary, Missouri will hold a General Election on Tuesday, April 7th, 2025. The purpose of this election shall be to elect the following city officials:
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A celebration of life will be held at a later date for 54-year-old James “Jim” David Reid of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 4:54 pm, Monday, December 15, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 2, 1961 in Oxnard, California to Robert “Bob” C. and Joan R. (nee Runge) Reid. Jim
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In loving memory of Beth Ann De La Garza, 67 years of age, passed peacefully on December 15, 2025. Beth was born on November 2, 1958 in Des Moines, Iowa. She was the youngest sibling of four. Her parents were Rodolfo Sisto De La Garza, Sr. and Anita (Zamora) De La Garza. Beth moved
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On December 13, 2025 LeRoy James Barnett Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in Perryville, Missouri. LeRoy was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 1st, 1946 to Levi Barnett Sr. & Mary Patricia Thomure On July 3, 1993 he married Brenda Kirn and for the next 32 years they built a life together in
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 6.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.56/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 16.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 11.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Bloomsdale Elementary students shared seasonal music and storytelling during first- and third-grade holiday concerts Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Performing Arts Center. The concerts were led by music teacher Dillon Friedmeyer and highlighted student musicianship, confidence and creativity. The first-grade concert took place at 6 p.m. and featured a selection of
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