CHESTER – The congregation of the First United Methodist Church in Chester is observing the105th anniversary of the opening of the church building. This is the Church Sign at the First United Methodist Church in Chester. The sign tells the story at FUMC, “OPEN HEARTS OPEN MINDS and OPEN DOORS!” Jim Beers Photo […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Delivering on his promise to present Missourians with a reasonable, conservative budget that continues to secure Missouri’s future, today Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) state operating and capital improvement budget bills. Governor Kehoe’s action to deliver a $50.8 billion budget includes 208 vetoes, totaling nearly $300 million in general revenue,
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that $6.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to 36 grantees through three grant programs – the Route 66 Grant Program ($4 million), Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($1.7 million), and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000) – as part
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. 180 new zip codes, representing parts of 47 Illinois counties, have been added to the list this year, bringing the total of high-risk ZIP codes
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging Illinoisans to celebrate July 4th and the start of Summer 2025 safely by following proven safety guidance so as not to spoil the fun. Follow food handling safety tips to protect friends and family from foodborne illnesses. Avoid sunburn and heat stroke by using sunscreen
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Arts Council (IAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Creative Projects Grant (CPG) guidelines and application. The goal of CPG is to provide up to $12,000 to support art projects for Illinois artists, eligible not- for-profit organizations, municipal entities, or colleges and universities. CPG projects must culminate with a
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General’s Office has issued a formal Sunshine Law request to the City of Columbia as part of a broader investigation into decision-making in city programs, hiring, and funding. This move marks a significant step in the Attorney General’s ongoing work to ensure that all Missourians are treated equally under the
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CHESTER – St. John Lutheran Church in Chester invites all children ages three through sixth grade to Vacation Bible School! VBS will be held July 23, 24, and 25th from 6-8:20 pm. Our closing service will be July 26th starting at 5pm and will include worship, a light meal, and attendance prizes. All children are welcome to
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement across Illinois are sending a strong reminder: Whether you’re drinking alcohol, using cannabis or under the influence of any other impairing substance, if you get behind the wheel, you’ll face the consequences. During the July Fourth “Drive Sober or Get Pulled
ST. LOUIS – Maryville University has announced that it has earned the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® Schooldesignation, demonstrating its commitment to helping active duty service members, veterans, reservists, guardsmen, and dependents complete their higher education journeys. Maryville, one of two higher education institutions in the St. Louis region to earn the military-friendly designation, fosters a learning
