CHICAGO, August 13, 2026 — An Illinois Lottery player is waking up a billionaire after winning the $1.04 billion Powerball® jackpot in last night’s drawing — this is the second-largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois. The winning ticket was purchased at Hy-Vee Gas, located at 310 N. 36th St. in Quincy, Illinois. The jackpot […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Rep. Jim Murphy is calling on Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to investigate St. Louis County’s use of revenue generated by Proposition P amid the possibility that more than 200 county police officers could be laid off because of a funding shortfall. In a
Due to a recent traffic accident, the Sea Lion Splash shows have been cancelled for the 2026 Missouri State Fair. While several individuals sustained injuries, we are grateful to report that there were no fatalities. The sea lions were immediately evaluated by licensed veterinarians and have been confirmed to be in excellent health.
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Memorial Hospital Chester congratulations Carol Buckholtz, Accounts Payable Specialist, on her retirement after an outstanding 50 years of service! What started as a part time summer job grew into a 50 year legacy. Thank you Carol for your many years of dedication and commitment to our hospital and the community we serve.
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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites the public to take part in a public opinion survey regarding safety and security, officers’ attitudes and competency, overall agency performance, and concerns regarding crime and social issues. The 2026 Public Opinion Survey is now open and runs to the end of the
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ST. LOUIS (Aug. 13, 2026) – For the eighth consecutive time, Mercy has been named one of the best employers in Missouri. Across the country, more than 245,000 individual surveys were conducted, asking employees in numerous industries about the culture, salary, working conditions, atmosphere and development offered by their organizations. Mercy also earned the
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe joined the opening day festivities at the 2026 Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, kicking off the annual 11-day showcase of Missouri agriculture. “Claudia and I hope Missourians from every corner of the state will join us in Sedalia over the next ten days
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US Soybean buys by China have picked up following a summit between Trump and President Xi Jinping in May. The Asian nation has booked a number of cargoes (last) week alone, including 238,000 tons reported by the US Department of Agriculture on Friday. That puts this year’s purchases roughly a quarter of the way
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BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to hire 286 seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal in Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Jersey, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair and Washington counties. An information session will be held: Tuesday, Aug. 18 10 a.m. Illinois Department of Employment Security 7650 Magna
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We are excited to share that Chester Grade School has been selected as one of the inaugural Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) Student Support Grant recipients for the 2026–2027 school year! Through this grant, CGS will receive $500 to help provide hygiene supplies and other basic necessities for students who may need a little extra
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