SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is excited to collaborate with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to promote early childhood literacy through the gift of books. This inspiring book gifting program mails free, high-quality, and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the family’s income. To celebrate this partnership, families […]
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SPRINGFIELD – In honor of 100 years of conservation in Illinois, the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) has released a series of vintage-style posters and sticker packs celebrating 12 of the state’s most iconic parks and historic sites. Designed in the bold, timeless style of Works Progress Administration (WPA)-era posters, each piece highlights a unique landmark or natural
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SEDALIA – Today, Friday, Aug. 8, is Missouri Department of Conservation Day at the 2025 Missouri State Fair. Missouri Department of Conservation will offer great exhibits and demos. Here’s a quick glance at the day’s schedule: Free entertainment for all ages including the Anastasini Circus, Blacksmith Demonstrations, live music on the Budweiser Stage,
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WINONA, Minnesota — A Ste. Genevieve resident has penned an award-winning sonnet. Carl Kinsky entered his sonnet “On Letting the Mystery Be” in the Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest, an annual event that welcomes entries from around the world to the artistic community in SE Minnesota – Winona. The contest originated as an
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SEDALIA – Step On In for Opening Day of the Missouri State Fair, sponsored by the University of Missouri, Thursday, Aug. 7, in Sedalia. Special promotions and activities are planned for the day including: $7 gate admission all day, age 13+; $2 youth age 6-12 Free entertainment on the Kids Stage, sponsored by Your Local
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DeGuzman & Welge earn top Band Honors and Shipley earns top Choir Award. Ten students are recognized with top Theatre Awards including Sibley, Kirkpatrick, Shipley, Welge, Zimmer, Lopez, Mathis, Holland, Smith, and Wilson By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester High School Music Department always hits the ground running each school year beginning with a
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – As summer winds down and Labor Day approaches, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) in Cape Girardeau invites the community to participate in its festive “Stars, Stripes and Relaxing Nights” raffle. Participants will have a chance to win a luxurious backyard entertainment package valued at $1,300 – all while supporting critical services
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From a news release SPRINGFIELD – Building on efforts to ensure quality healthcare accessibility for the people of Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation on Friday that protects patients by limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services. The Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act prohibits anyone from using AI to
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PERRYVILLE – The latest ozone report has been released. Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission Jeremy Tanz reports “Regionally we have done very well with ozone readings since June 15th even with the days of high heat. According to the air quality index our air quality has remained stable with Good air quality with only four
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STE. GENEVIEVE, MO — On Wednesday, August 13th, from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. the Ste. Genevieve County Library invites the community to experience the library like never before—with a full 18-hole mini golf course winding through the stacks! This unique event transforms the library’s spaces into a fun and interactive course where players will putt their way through
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