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25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo Set for September 23–25

DUQUOIN, Ill. — High school students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington Counties will have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo, scheduled for September 23–25, 2025, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.   The Expo

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the Trigg Ozark Tour

MURPHYSBORO, Illinois – Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1931, this year’s Trigg Ozark Tour will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and will take participants on an all-day journey back in time to the place where Illinois began, Randolph County.   Tickets are still available for an excursion that will give participants

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Eldorado, Ill. man charged with first degree murder

ELDORADO – The Illinois State Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado, Ill., for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Eldorado Police Department. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, shortly after 5 a.m., Eldorado Police Department Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to an

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Governor Kehoe and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education releases Child Care Licensing Implementation Report

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the release of the Executive Order 25-15 Implementation Report, a key step toward modernizing Missouri’s child care licensing system by reducing outdated, duplicative, or burdensome rules—while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality for children.   “Missouri families deserve safe, reliable child care, and providers deserve a licensing system

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Leah Buerck is a Spring 2025 Upper Iowa University graduate

FAYETTE, Iowa — Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce Leah Buerck of Perryville, MO, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in the spring of 2025.   About Upper Iowa University   Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, nonprofit institution dedicated to offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to

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