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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 at City Hall.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda   October 16, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Brenda Owen   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award-JoAnn […]

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DHSS publishes draft rule revisions regarding cannabis dispensary licenses

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published a first draft of a proposed rule amendment to 19 CSR 100-1.180, establishing curbside pickup at dispensary facilities.   This draft is not part of a formal rulemaking process and is instead part of DHSS’

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IDNR announces state and federal sites to be open for 2025 youth waterfowl hunting seasons

SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2025 youth waterfowl hunts.   Federal sites that fall under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) waterfowl administrative rule that will be open for the youth hunts also are listed

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Invasive plant action award winners for 2025 announced 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Invasive Plant Action Awards. MoIP established the Invasive Plant Action Award program to recognize the outstanding work being done in Missouri to control invasive plant species.     The MoIP Invasive Plant Action Awards recognize exceptional

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Lutheran Family and Children’s Services reminds community of adoption options following recent baby box surrender

ST. LOUIS – After recent news that a newborn was safely and legally surrendered in a Missouri Safe Haven box, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) is reminding the community that confidential help and resources are available for expectant and new parents long before they reach a crisis point. This was the third such surrender

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Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame honors inductees, celebrates legacy volunteers

SEDALIA, Mo. – Missouri 4-H recently honored outstanding volunteers and supporters who have who have made lasting contributions to the 4-H program and the youth of Missouri.     2025 Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. Photo by Amanda Stapp.   The Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes individuals whose service and commitment to 4-H

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Panel of appellate judges unanimously rejects attorney general’s attempt to reinstate abortion ban

KANSAS CITY – The Western District Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming a lower court’s injunction blocking Missouri’s ban on abortion care and enjoining several medically unnecessary restrictions that target abortion providers. In addition to labeling portions of the Attorney General’s argument as “lack[ing] any precedent” and “disingenuous,” the court recognized that, “…if a statute

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Perryville Police report arrests

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   Among those listed as arrested are:   47-year-old David Young of Woodville, Illinois on September 26 for driving while revoked, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a weapon and possession of drug paraphernalia. The arrest happened about

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SIU Simmons Law School increases first-time bar exam passage rates

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — With an evidence-based, individualized and comprehensive approach, Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is enjoying significant increases in first-time passage rates for recent graduates sitting for bar exams.     Thomas Reichert, an assistant professor of law with SIU Simmons Law School, leads a contracts class for first-year law students. (Photos by

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