SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is preparing to host its second Illinois grain tour of 2025, welcoming international buyers from six Middle Eastern and Asian countries (China, Vietnam, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and the island of Mauritius) as part of a four-day event. “Thanks to Trump’s reckless economic policies, Illinois’ $26.4 billion […]
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by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — If it seems like more children are wearing glasses, you’re not imagining it. By 2050, scientists project about 50 percent of the world’s population will be nearsighted. As families and clinicians look for ways to slow that trend, a team led by Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers has developed
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) is pleased to announce Elisa Carlson as its new Board Chair. She will assume her duties Oct. 7. In this role, Carlson will lead the ACSI Board of Directors for a two-year term, ensuring proper board oversight and accountability so that the
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A musical that examines issues of gender identity, faith, family and relationships during the early AIDS epidemic of the late 1970s and early 1980s kicks off the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season. Several “Falsettos” cast members rehearse ahead of the Oct.
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SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department reports arrest of subject on drug charges. The Sparta Police Department reports the arrest of 41-year-old Candace O. Jones on charges of possession of methamphetamine and reckless driving. The arrest happened approximately 11:59 a.m. Friday following a traffic stop in the parking lot of Sparta Center.
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress Since President Trump was elected, Washington Democrats have stood opposed to his agenda. They voted against the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which delivered no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime, no taxes on Social Security, an expanded child tax credit and standard deduction, tax relief for small businesses,
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ST. LOUIS – This week is fall severe weather safety awareness week (Sept. 29 – Oct 3). The National Weather Service will post a few graphics to its social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) each day of the campaign to highlight fall severe weather awareness, preparedness and safety. Please like and share this
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the August 25th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting have been released. Ste. Genevieve Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting MinutesAugust 25, 20256:30 p.m. City Hall at 165 S. Fourth St Meeting called order at 6:30 p.m. by Gary Roth. Roll Call:
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste, Genevieve High School has announced its 2025-2026 Homecoming Court: Freshman Attendants: Alice McConkey, Barrett Bowers Sophomore Attendants: Aila Wolk, Ashton Damm Junior Attendants: Clementine Birkenstock, Micah Scherrer Queen Candidates: Jacey Bauman, Emma Gegg, Vivian Kiefer, Cecilia Mooney, Briana Pfaff, and Linley Wehner King Candidates: Madden Wolk, Paul Taylor, Luke Ferranto, Justin
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met Thursday night. The aldermen approved the consent agenda which included the following items. Resolution 2025-47, declaring certain items of city property to be surplus to the needs of the city. Resolution 2025-48, authorising the mayor to execute a property maintenance agreement with
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