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One Day. One Mission. A World Without Violence. General Federation Of Womens Clubs (GFWC) International Day Of Service

STE. GENEVIEVE – On September 27, 2025, GFWC members around the world will unite with one clear mission: to eradicate domestic and sexual violence. The GFWC International Day of Service (GFWC IDS) goes beyond raising awareness; it reflects our steadfast commitment to meaningful action. By embracing the principles of Educate, Engage, and Empower, clubs can […]

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One Decision, A Lifetime of Impact

SPRINGFIELD – September marks not only the beginning of the fall season but also Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Month. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) urges citizens to share an important message: no amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy.   Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) refer to a range of lifelong physical, behavioral, and

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Anderson honored as SIU Inventor of the Year for 2025

CARBONDALE — Geology Professor Ken B. Anderson, director of the SIU Advanced Energy Institute (AEI) in Carbondale, was honored September 18, 2025, with the Southern Illinois University System Inventor of the Year Award.     Anderson   The award honors an exemplary faculty member who has shown an ability to innovate at the highest level,

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Friess Frame

David H Friess, Illinois State Representative, District 115 Happy Fall! Veto Session is coming up next month, and I’m looking forward to getting back to the Capitol, though not to watch Democrats introduce more bad bills, and raise taxes. My focus remains on fighting for Southern Illinois values and keeping you informed about the issues

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Gegg family selected as Ste. Genevieve’s Missouri Farm Family 

STE. GENEVIEVE – Jesse and Chrissy Gegg and family of Ste. Genevieve were among the Missouri families honored at the 68th annual Missouri Farm Family Day on August 11 during the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia. Kenzie Gegg     Gegg Family     Front Row, from left): Bailey Schneider, 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen;

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Governor Kehoe awards Missouri Public Safety Medals to first responders and civilians for heroic actions in 2024

JEFFERSON CITY – Governor Mike Kehoe this afternoon awarded Missouri Public Safety Medals to 29 first responders, two corrections officers, and a court officer for heroic and life-saving actions during 2024. Four of the awards were presented posthumously for those killed in the line of duty. The awards – the Medal of Valor, Governor’s Award, and Red, White

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IDPH issues fall vaccine guidance and COVID-19 standing order to ensure access for Illinoisans

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released new fall respiratory virus vaccine guidance and issued a statewide standing order to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines.     Additionally, for routine, non-seasonal vaccines, IDPH recommends that healthcare providers continue to follow the CDC immunization schedules for children and adults issued as of August 7, 2025, which are based on years of science,

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