St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – As we raise our glasses to toast June Dairy Month, there’s no better way to celebrate than by enjoying a cold, refreshing glass of milk. Whether added to morning coffee or enjoyed straight from the glass, fluid milk is a staple in many homes — and for […]
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has released this statement regarding passage in the dead of night Saturday in the Illinois General Assembly of a $55.2 billion state budget, a near spending record. Friess says he cast a resounding “no” vote and released the following statement: “Near-record spending, huge tax hikes, no
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sign up now for the Saluki Triathlon and Duathlon, a popular competition on June 14 on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s beautiful campus for experienced athletes and novices alike. Participants in the fifth annual Recreational Sports and Services Saluki Triathlon will be swimming, cycling and running competitively as individuals. There’s also a concurrent
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) is committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access its programs, activities, and facilities, regardless of disability, in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In addition, SSA has taken steps to ensure that no person is discriminated against on the bases of disability,
SPARTA, Ill. – The Randollph County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest in connection with an alleged armed robbery at a Sparta restaurant. According to a news release, on Tuesday, March 5, 2025 at approximately 12:24 p.m. the Sparta Police Department received a 911 cell call that a subject had just attempted to commit an
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SPRINGFIELD –State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is recognizing 529 Day on May 29 by reminding Illinois families that now is always a good time to save for a child’s future education by opening or adding to a Bright Start 529 account. “When a child knows he or she has a college savings plan, that child is
JEFFERSON CITY – Three persons died in traffic crashes over the 2025 Memorial Day weekend counting period from 6 p.m., Friday, May 23, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2025. Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2025 Memorial Day holiday weekend: Traffic Statistics Crashes — 182Injuries — 83Fatalities — 3DWI —
OMAHA, Neb. – A Perryville woman was among the 129 students who received their degrees from the College of Saint Mary during commencement May 17 at the Lied Fitness Center Fieldhouse on campus. Kira Hagan, received Bachelor of Science Degree. She is a member of Kappa Gamma Pi National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society,
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland proudly recognize Emily Leible, Lucy Allen, and Kaitlin Lobbig of Perryville, Mo. as members of the 2025 Girl Scout Bronze Award class. These Girl Scouts earned the highest award for Cadette Girl Scouts, the Silver Award. Silver Award Girl Scouts collaborate with their troop to
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases Monday, June 2. Regular box office hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For one day only, June 2, all in-person buyers will receive one free adult admission ticket for every concert and/or event ticket purchased, making entrance to the fair
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