ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now streaming live on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam. After last year’s successful fledging, the stage is now set for another season of […]
CHESTER, IL — The City of Chester is proud to announce the Chester Cruise-In, a recurring family-friendly social gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community. Starting in April 2026, the event will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October. Held at the Cohen Recreation Complex (Field 1 Parking Lot) from 4-8 p.m., the Cruise-In
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Morel mushroom season has finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate than to learn more about these and other fungi? Learn about morels (pictured above) and other Missouri mushrooms during two MDC virtual programs on March 31 and April 7. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will host a virtual Morel
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. MDC encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting
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CHICAGO, IL — Someone in Southern Illinois is celebrating a life-changing windfall after winning a $5.6 million jackpot in last night’s Lotto drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Royals Liquor, located at 1805 N. Belt West in Belleville, Illinois. “I got a call early this morning from a customer saying we sold the winning
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PERRYVILLE, MO – TG Missouri Corporation announces donations totaling $8,000 to eight local organizations in January and February 2026, with a focus on community and family. The company’s Interior Exterior Vice President Michelle Patrick, Interior Exterior Vice President Chuck Agers, and Sr. General Manager of Human Resources Rhonda RuarK personally delivered the checks to
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CHESTER– Memorial Hospital recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week, earlier this month led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This annual observance serves as an opportunity for healthcare providers, patients, and families to reflect on progress, learn from one another, and renew commitments to reducing preventable harm and strengthening the culture of safety. This year’s
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Crowds loved “The Play that goes WRONG”! The curtain closed Saturday night March 14th for both the play and Director Steve Colonel’s CHS Theatre career BY JIM BEERS CHESTER – The annual Chester High School spring theatre production is in the books! The curtain has closed! The show is over! The lights are
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By Jim Martin RED BUD, IL. – At least 30 Americans proudly stood in the streets of Red Bud Sunday with American flags and signs demanding reform, an end to and punishment for corruption and an end to an illegal foreign war. Many, many more will be standing on the streets of most
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STE. GENEVIEVE – A Ste. Genevieve High School senior has been granted a full-tuition scholarship to Central Methodist University for theatre. Tegan Graves has been actively involved in band, choir and theatre, contributing to each program and building a strong foundation in the performing arts. While visiting the CMU campus, Graves
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