CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former U.S. Senator from Illinois Carol Moseley Braun will discuss her pioneering career and her new memoir next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The State of Missouri held its seventh annual Show Me Excellence Summit Wednesday, Oct. 15. The annual summit is planned by a team of State of Missouri Operational Excellence Leaders and volunteers who coordinate the state’s efforts to improve how team members work together to deliver great service for Missouri citizens.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary kindergarten students recently had the opportunity to learn about firefighters and fire safety during a special visit from the Ste. Genevieve Fire Department. Firefighters read a book about fire safety, demonstrated what a firefighter looks like in full gear, and allowed students to explore the fire equipment
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Come explore Missouri’s oldest cemetery where visitors that night experience the stories of early pioneers of Ste. Genevieve by lantern light. Memorial Cemetery is located at 35 North Fifth Street (Fifth and Merchant Streets). The event begins 4:30 p.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Click here to purchase tickets: https://givebutter.com/SpiritReunion
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CHESTER – The Chester Eagles Aerie No. 3252 donated $300 to the 2025 Toys for Tots Campaign at their meeting Wednesday October 15. Pictured are Chester Eagles Officers, Trustees, and members making the presentation of the $300 check to Lee Hollaway, local representative for Toys for Tots. Left to right are Robert Schaber,
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School has introduced the members of the 2025 PHS Homecoming Court. (From left to right) Hunter Esselman (JR), son of Leslie and Kyle Esselman escorting Manuela Robinson (JR), daughter of Gina and Keith Robinson. Dexter Strattman (SR), son of Kimberly and Chad Strattman escorting Reese Behrle (SR),
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Art Guild is again hosting the Promenade des Arts, a special exhibit honoring the legacy of the Ste. Genevieve Art Colony. Three local artists, from three generations of the same family will be featured. Sister Cassiana Marie (Vogt) is being honored for the first time in the long history of
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging everyone with Medicare to check if their plan still meets their needs and budget during this year’s Open Enrollment Period, which began on Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2025. Individuals can get free help comparing health and drug plan options by contacting the
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Patti Carter, City of Chester Recreation Director CHESTER – The City of Chester has a full schedule for the 2025 Fall Festival to be held October 16-19. The weekend has something for everyone to enjoy. Swyear Amusements will return with their wonderful rides. Armbands will be available every day of the festival. The
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CHESTER – The 2025 Chester High School Homecoming King and Queen are Trayton Peters and Callie Davis. Photo provided by Steve Colonel, Yearbook Sponsor The Queen was crowned at the 2025 Homecoming Football Game Friday October 10 vs Dupo, and the King was crowned Saturday October 11 at the 2025 Homecoming Dance.
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