from the Perry County MO Sheriff’s Office The OLD Chester Bridge is scheduled for demolition on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM. If you plan to watch the demolition, we HIGHLY encourage you to view it from the Chester, Illinois, side of the Mississippi River. photo by Neal Adams IMPORTANT VIEWING INFORMATION: The levee […]
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The City of Ste. Genevieve invites residents to complete a brief nine-question survey regarding the possibility of building a splash pad in Pere Marquette Park. Community feedback will help the City better understand residents’ interest in the project and their preferences for a potential splash pad. The survey takes only a few minutes to complete.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, a healthcare strategy executive and technology leader, will talk about the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care when he delivers the 2026 John and Marsha Ryan Bioethicist in Residence lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Monday, Sept. 21. Balasubramanian, who works at
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The Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce inorder to bring camaraderie and fun to the historic downtown, is calling for entries in its annual Scarecrow Spooktacular Contest. To register your scarecrow you must email Dena with the location request. Choose any lamppost in the downtown area. Only one scarecrow/business on each post. If your lamppost is
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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial invites the public to join us for a special Candlelight Vigil onFriday, September 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM as we come together to honor and remember America’sPrisoners of War and those who are Missing in Action.This moving evening of reflection will pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of ournation’s
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Roughly 75 high school percussion students from throughout Southern Illinois and Kentucky will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Sept. 16, as part of the third annual SIU Percussion Day. The workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon in Altgeld Hall, with a free, public performance featuring the SIU Percussion
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CHICAGO, September 15, 2026 — The mystery surrounding the $1.04 billion Powerball® jackpot has officially been solved. Illinois Lottery Director, Harold Mays (left), and Chicago Prize Center manager Amanda Crosas hold the big check representing the $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot from the August 12 drawing. Nearly one month after the historic drawing, the Illinois Lottery
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. — The stars will align for an evening under the night sky, where visitors can view the moon, faraway planets and other celestial wonders that twinkle from above. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is hosting the event, and attendees just need to bring their curiosity. The free Southern Illinois Star Party
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[Marion, Illinois] — Southern Illinois communities will join others across the nation in celebrating ” 9 to 5 Dolly Day” on September 25, 2026 honoring the life, values, and legacy of the beloved Dolly Parton. Known worldwide for her music, philanthropy, and unwavering kindness, Dolly’s impact extends far beyond the stage — especially through her
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Saint Francis Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Ashley Wheeler, APRN, FNP-C to Saint Francis Clinic Kingshighway. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, MO, in 2026 with a Master of Science in Nursing degree, and she is board certified with the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Wheeler is
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