SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), fire departments and organizations across Illinois are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) for more than 100 years — to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — During October, Residents’ Rights Month is recognized to bring awareness to the dignity, respect and value of long-term care residents. This year’s theme is “Stand with Me” which emphasizes the importance of solidarity and support for residents who stand up and advocate for their rights, as well as the value of encouraging the community to
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by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL (10/06/2025) McKendree University has announced its largest total enrollment since 2017. This marks four consecutive years of enrollment growth at a time when many institutions across the country are seeing numbers decline or stagnate. This fall, 2,531 total students are enrolled at McKendree – up from 2,415 in 2024.
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.79/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 12.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 1.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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COLUMBIA – A multi-state organization of municipal utilities has honored Perryville Public Works Director Jeff Layton with its Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award. Jeff Layton, Public Works Director for the City of Perryville, is presented with MPUA’s Buddy Bennett – Lee Barker Community Service Award. (Oct. 2, Osage Beach, MO) The
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School French 4 students in Mme. Bre Uzzell’s class explored the Maghreb region of French-speaking Northern Africa this week, concluding their study with an authentic Moroccan tea ceremony. Students learned about the cultural significance of the ceremony, including the type of tea traditionally used, and watched a
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School held its first-ever induction ceremony for the Société Honoraire de Français (French Honor Society) this fall, led by French teacher Mme. Bre Uzzell. The French Honor Society recognizes high-achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in French studies and a commitment to understanding Francophone cultures. During the
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), sponsored by Mrs. Bre Uzzell, has partnered with the Foundation for the Restoration of Ste. Genevieve to assist with clean-up efforts at the Memorial Cemetery this fall. The first volunteer day took place on Sept. 20, when students gathered to
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Entries are now being accepted for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2025 Homecoming parade, which will make its way through the city streets and onto campus, beginning at 10 a.m. Oct. 25. Bands, floats and other groups are welcome to join the parade and compete for prizes. Enter by
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CHICAGO – The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities will be honored during special ceremony hosted by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 18 at the David Rubinstein Forum on the campus of the University of Chicago, 1201 E. 60th Street. The 51st annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program will recognize
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