SPARTA – In celebration of National Hospital Week, Sparta Community Hospital is recognizing not only the care provided to patients across the region, but also the important role the organization plays in supporting the local economy, workforce, and overall strength of the communities it serves. According to a newly released Economic Impact Report prepared […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – Two students at Valle Catholic High School have been awarded scholarships. Senior Adyson Rayoum has been awarded the Miriam S. Steiger Scholarship. This scholarship was established by Miriam’s family in honor of her lifelong vocation and passion for nursing. It is awarded each year to a student pursuing a career in the
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PERRYVILLE – The St. Vincent Varsity Golf Team won the Class 2 District 1 Golf Championship Monday at the Bent Creek Golf Course in Jackson St. Vincent shot a 323 for first place. Jefferson was second at 347. Individual St. Vincent scores: Sam Koishor shot a 78 to tie for 1st overall.
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Dale R. Grott, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 1:50 pm, Sunday, May 10, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born to the late Stephen and Helena “Lena” (nee Bessen) Grott on June 8, 1935 in Chester, Illinois. Dale married Alice Raav on August 25, 1956 at Mary Help
District 32 Community, As part of our ongoing tornado recovery, District 32 has remained committed to a transparent, multi-stage evaluation of our facilities. Following the initial storm damage, five classrooms in the 1970s wing of the Perryville High School building were thoroughly inspected for air quality, safe egress, and occupancy. Based on those professional
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Senate Republicans Advance Legislation to Strengthen Online Protections for Children Senate Republicans are advancing a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online as concerns continue to grow about the risks young people face in today’s digital environment. Children today are navigating online spaces that are more accessible and more complex than ever before.
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Thursday’s meeting of the Chester Beautification and Tourism Commission has been released. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in city hall. It is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda May 14, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $2.5 million in funding is available for the second round of the Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Grant Program. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “As Governor, I’m committed to building a
CHICAGO — The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced the launch of a new online submission option designed to simplify and modernize the way Illinois consumers file complaints against financial institutions amid a federal step back in enforcement. For the first time, the portal will accept complaints for both the Division
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CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications from units of local government for grant funding dedicated to supporting local affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. Offered through IHDA’s Strong Communities Program (SCP), this initiative provides financial assistance to allow local governments to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated residential
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