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Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following a successful trial in 2025, the Illinois State Fair is transitioning to digital ticketing for 2026. This modernization will provide guests with a more convenient, secure, and streamlined entry process. “The Illinois State Fair is stepping into the future,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. “Digital ticketing represents our commitment to […]

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Chester Fire Department responds to house fire Monday morning

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CHESTER – The Chester Fire Department was called out at 5:58 a.m. Monday December 29 for a structure fire at 1110 George Street in Chester. First units on the scene found the roof on fire at the time.   At 8:20 a.m. Fire Departments from Chester, Steeleville, Sparta, and Perryville were still on scene tending

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Auditor Fitzpatrick releases new report detailing how continued deficit spending will jeopardize the state’s financial health

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.  — As lawmakers prepare to return to Jefferson City for the 2026 legislative session, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is urging them to take immediate action to curb the trend of deficit spending before the state’s General Revenue Fund is drained to critically low levels and drastic, emergency budget cuts become necessary.

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Tara Johnson files for Perry County District 32 school board

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PERRYVILLE – Tara Johnson has filed for a one-year term on the Perry County District 32 Board of Education.   Earlier filings:   Incumbent board member Terry Wichern.   Wichern was selected by the Board to fill a vacancy following the resignation of Melissa Carroll in October 2025. He will serve until the April 2026

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Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II School Board meeting report

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STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Dec. 16, 2025, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube

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