Sun Times

New law protects workers who document violence using work devices

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and employees about a new amendment, Public Act 104-0171, to the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) which clarify that employees may use an employer-provided device to document or record evidence of violence affecting themselves and or their family.   The amendment ensures that workers who use a

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Perryville Police Department reports arrests and incidents

PERRYVILLE – The Perryille Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents.   38-year-old Emily Louise Killian of Perryville was cited for allowing a dog to run at large in the area of Huber Road and Parkview Drive Saturday, December 27.   Tiffany Neeley-Coleman who is homeless was arrested Wednesday, December 24 

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Paul Lynn Schmidt

Paul Lynn Schmidt, 58, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his residence. He was born March 11, 1967 in Perryville, MO to Lillian (Moonier) Schmidt. Paul and Tammy Stoudt were married July 1, 2006 in Perryville, MO. He worked as a fabricator for Gilster Mary Lee for many years. Paul had

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Karon Sue Schmidt

Karon Sue Schmidt, 73, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at her residence. She was born February 11, 1952 in St. Louis, MO to Willis and Lillie (McCalma) Sterling. Karon and Clifford Schmidt were married November 11, 1972 in Altenburg, MO. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2024. She was

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Chester Cemetery, Finance Committee meets this evening

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The tentative agenda was released Friday, January 2, 2026.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   39-year-old Johnathan A. Pennington of St. Louis at 7:52 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of St. Louis County for felony larceny, stealing and felony exhibition

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