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Praising God for a record-breaking collection of shoebox gifts!

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The numbers are in! Your incredible efforts in 2024 yielded 11,927,439 Gospel Opportunities that were packed, collected, and prayed over, including 10,574,805 in the U.S., an all-time high. Praise God! This milestone would not have been possible without the collective sacrifice and dedication of our Connect Volunteers.     Because of your commitment 11,927,439 children […]

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Re-written Social Security rules for public safety retirees are part of newly-updated retirement guide

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SPRINGFIELD – Social Security rules for public safety retirees such as police officers and firefighters have been totally re-written as a result of federal legislation passed and signed on January 5, and a newly-updated guide offers the best way to navigate those changes.   The Third Edition of the IPPFA Retirement Guide adds a new section regarding

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Sen. Bryant announces committee assignments and retains leadership role

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SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois lawmakers return to the Capitol for the first week of legislative action following the January 8th inauguration, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has announced her committee assignments and the continuation of her leadership role within the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus as Assistant Republican Leader.   “I am honored to retain the role

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SIU Carbondale MFA students to present work at Saint Louis Art Museum Jan. 31

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nine Southern Illinois University Carbondale Master of Fine Arts students will present a curated program of creative research at the Saint Louis Art Museum on Friday, Jan. 31. “It was the Fish that Saved Us,” a 2025 nonfiction short film by Shruti Rao, an MFA documentary film student at SIU Carbondale,

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Visit Illinois state parks and other scenic areas for eagle-watching events this winter

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to eagle-watching events across the state in January and February.    Randolph County will have its Kaskaskia Eagle Fest  on March 1st at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, Modoc    The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is

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Melvin Joseph Kline

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Melvin Joseph Kline, 90, loving father and grandfather, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.   He was born October 24, 1934, in Brewer, MO to George Joseph and Laverne Mary (Rayoum) Kline.   Melvin and Dorothy May Winfield were married April 26, 1958. She preceded him in death on September 17, 2018.

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