by Illinois State Representative David Friess SPRINGFIELD — As we move into the late summer months here in the 115th District, I’m grateful for every opportunity to stay connected with the people I serve. While the legislature is no longer in session, my work on your behalf continues every day, whether it’s attending community events, […]
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has issued two proclamations recognizing August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. These observances honor the lives lost to drug overdose, support people in recovery, and promote access to treatment and resources. International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to reflect
DALLAS) – GasBuddy, North America’s trusted fuel savings platform for more than 25 years, today released its annual Labor Day gas price forecast, predicting that average gas prices on the last summer holiday weekend of 2025 will be $3.15 per gallon, 14 cents lower than in 2024, and the lowest price at the pump since
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SPARTA — A 67-year-old Tilden man has been sentenced to 180 years in prison in connection with charges of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. Clyde J. Thibodeau was charged with eight counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child for offenses
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.86/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 2.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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CHESTER – The Chester Early Childhood Center in Chester, Illinois officially opened Tuesday, August 26, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 25, with a successful Open House event. Rachel Marshall Principal at the new Chester Early Childhood Center in Chester, Illinois poses for a photo in front of the new facility that
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Fletcher Bone, an environmental program specialist with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey, is the department’s Team Member of the Month for August 2025. The department selected Bone for his efforts to assist a Missouri community with potential issues related to its wastewater treatment facility. In
PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – TG Missouri recently donated $13,000 in supplies to Perryville High School to support ongoing tornado recovery efforts as PHS, which begins classes this week. The donation featured well over 100 items requested by PHS teachers to replace items lost or damaged in the March 14 tornado. The items included everything
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The City of Ste. Genevieve has announced the hiring of a new police officer. In a posting on social media a city official stated here is our “newest member of our Ste. Genevieve law enforcement family—Officer Urban.” Officer Urban brings incredible energy and dedication to our department. He is a United
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — For Southeast Missouri State University student Calyn Hartmann, choosing between two big dreams wasn’t an option-so she chose both. Calyn is on track to graduate in May 2026 with both professional pilot and biomedical sciences degrees, a combination that showcases both her academic ambition and her fearless pursuit of the extraordinary.
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