SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Corrections Lodge 263 has lobbied for years and continues to stand firmly with legislators calling attention to the escalating crisis at Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg and across the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). FOP Corrections Lodge President Scot Ward issued the following statement: […]
JEFFERSON CITY — Three St. Louis residents suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash late Saturday night in Perry County, Mo. when their car was struck by a wrong-way driver on I-55 in Perry County, Mo.. The three: a 15-year-old boy, and two 18-year-old men were taken to Mercy Hospital Perry by ambulance.
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District No. 139 provided 9,100 meals a week through the summer of 2025 By Jim Beers CHESTER – District No. 139 Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Briggs said, “Our district was proud to participate in the USDA’s Sun Meals To-Go program, a federally funded initiative designed to reduce food insecurity during the summer months. Through this
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen heard from Associate County Commissioner Mark Marberry concerning the possibility of bringing the tourist riverboats back to dock at Ste. Genevieve. Marberry provided this written comment to the Sun Times News: On October 09, 2025, I addressed the Ste. Genevieve City Board of Alderpersons
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award, the highest level of recognition offered by Aetna. This marks the fourth year in a row that CMS has earned the prestigious award for its continued efforts in building a
STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s Tourism Director Aaron Smith has been awarded the Missouri Division of Tourism Rising Star Award. Aaron Smith, right, receives the Missouri Division of Tourism Rising Star Award In a news release, the city stated: “Since stepping into the role in late 2023, he has shown outstanding leadership
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WASHINGTON — Today, Senator Schmitt (R-MO) called on the Department of Justice to investigate left-wing political violence. The letter follows Attorney General Bondi’s commitment to Senator Schmitt earlier this week when asked about launching a probe into attacks by the left. Senator Schmitt began: “Thank you for recently appearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the Department of
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension in Perry County is helping Perry County residents get more comfortable with their smartphones by offering two free classes. On Tuesday, November 4, the Extension office will host Android Phone Basics at 10 a.m., followed by iPhone Basics at 1:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in special session Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Career Center Multipurpose Room. The tentative agenda: AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Career Center Multipurpose Room
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds motorists to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings. Hunting and crop harvesting may result in these animals being
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