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State of Illinois honors leaders advancing housing access and justice across the state

Ill State News, News /

CHICAGO — The State of Illinois today recognized and celebrated the exceptional leadership of seven people and organizations leading work across Illinois to prevent and end homelessness through the Home Illinois Summit Recognition of Service awards.   The third annual Home Illinois Summit, held in Rosemont, IL, brought together people with lived expertise, service providers, philanthropic and advocacy […]

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TG Missouri holds 30, 35-year employee anniversary celebrations

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PERRYVILLE, MO. –Two important recognition celebrations were held recently for long-term TG Missouri employees.   On May 21, to honor its 30-year Team Members, TG Management, family members, and friends gathered at Brass + Bone lounge in Perryville to recognize the employees. That same day on site at TG Missouri, a celebration was held in

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Local teams are represented on Class 2 All District soccer team

Sports /

PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent, Perryville and Saxony Lutheran soccer teams are all represented on the this year’s Class 2 District 1 soccer team. The state’s No. 2 St. Vincent Indians are represented by five players, Perryville has three players and Saxony Lutheran has three players on the team. St. Vincent Lana Adams Abigail Schilling  Aubrey

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Breakout country sensation Tucker Wetmore set to headline Du Quoin State Fair grandstand

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DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair is excited to welcome Tucker Wetmore to the Grandstand stage on Saturday, August 30. With an explosive rise in the country music scene, Wetmore brings his powerhouse vocals and hit-filled setlist to one of Southern Illinois’ biggest summer stages.   Wetmore has rapidly cemented himself as a breakout country star,

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Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 season

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SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois.   The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host traditional blind drawings at various sites for this year. Participants are advised to follow any site-specific drawing procedures.   Waterfowl hunters must register in person for

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Join MDC and NDA June 24 for ‘Forests, Woodlands, and Whitetails’

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the National Deer Association (NDA) invite landowners and others interested in managing deer on their properties to join them online for a free webinar on forest and woodland management and how hunters and landowners can incorporate this into their deer management efforts. This live Zoom

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June fee-free days on Mark Twain National Forest

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ROLLA, Mo.— On June 14 and June 19, the USDA Forest Service will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use areas. Saturday, June 14 celebrates National Get Outdoors Day, inviting everyone to connect with the great outdoors for healthy, active lifestyles. And Thursday, June 19 celebrates the historic Juneteenth holiday.

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