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SIU to recognize National APEX Day with virtual workshops, proclamation

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a pair of virtual events Oct. 8 in recognition of National APEX Day and celebration of 40 years of fostering success with government contracting.     Carbondale Mayor Carolin Harvey and Brenda Henderson, director of the Illinois APEX Accelerator at SIU, […]

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River Region members of the Church of of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints join in mourning the passing of Church Prophet Russell M. Nelson

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Editor’s note: The Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints encompasses the River Region counties of Perry and Ste. Genevieve, Mo. and Randolph County, Ill., among others in Southern Illinois and Southeast Missouri.   CAPE GIRARDEAU – The president of the Cape Girardeau Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ

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Randolph County Sheriff reports arrests

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests.   Jamie T. Knapp 56, Sparta, arrested September 22, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for aggravated battery.  Is incarcerated.   Linda M. Clark 56, Sparta, arrested September 24, 2025 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property and trespassing.  Is incarcerated.  

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Traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County results in two deaths

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JEFFERSON CITY – Two 21-year-old Ste. Genevieve men died as a result of a traffic crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County at 9:37 a.m. Saturday morning.One of the men was pronounced at the scene.The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the second had serious injuries and was taken to St. Louis University Hospital by an

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Memorial Hospital Earns ISHMPR Merit Award for Community Outreach

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester has earned the Merit Award in the Community Outreach category at the Illinois Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations Fall Conference, held September 17 in Geneva, IL. The Merit Award represents the second highest honor in its category and recognizes the hospital’s innovative campaign introducing the new Cardiac

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs honors Hispanic leaders In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state.   Video of the event will be posted here: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html   The event was an opportunity to reflect on great achievements and present awards to eight Latino leaders: the

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Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could

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CNI surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Here’s what we found. By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY and TOM O’CONNOR Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs are expressing support and a desire for greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement despite

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