Sun Times

Four aldermen are sworn into new terms on the board following their re-elections April 7

STE. GENEVIEVE – There were four “swearing ins” at Thursday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen, but no new faces. The four incumbent aldermen ran unopposed in the April 7th municipal election.   Alderman Joe Steiger conducted the business of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Keim. Steiger read a proclamation for […]

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Illinois Retail Merchants Association condemns Trump Administration efforts to block swipe fee relief 

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after the Trump Administration issued a rule through the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency attempting to block Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which would limit swipe fees banks and credit card companies can charge businesses and consumers:   “Banks and credit card companies will

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Illinois Treasurer Frerichs eclipses $2.5 Billion in money returned to residents, businesses, nonprofits

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Thursday announced he has returned over $2.5 billion in missing money on his watch, breaking all records in an I-Cash program that has been around since the 1960s.   More than 2.5 million people, nonprofits, and businesses have been reunited with their missing money since Frerichs took office in

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Keep the spring blood supply strong: Give blood or platelets

ST. LOUIS, MO–The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead.   In

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PCSD No. 32 School Board will have a special meeting Wednesday

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 will have a special meeting Wednesday evening.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Temporary Central Office, 503 Schindler Road (rear entrance) 6:00 p.m.   Open Session called to

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Perryville and Altenburg Riverside Regional Branch Libraries announce May 2026 programs and events

JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in May 2026.   The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508.   The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is

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Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr. and Nolan Ryan Trading Cards, Gold Ingot, and more available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Online ICash Auction

SPRINGFIELD – Collectible baseball cards of Hall of Famers Ryne Sandberg, Nolan Ryan and Ken Griffey Jr., a gold ingot, and an 1868 French coin bearing the image of Napoleon III are just a few of the notable items available at the online ICash auction April 24-May 3.   “Our online auction offers something unique

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