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IDPH, Illinois Department of Agriculture announce Illinois ‘unaffected’ by H5N1 Avian Influenza in dairy cattle

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by H5N1 avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to keep the illness from impacting […]

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IDOT announces Airport of the Year awards

SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and strength of the Illinois aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented this week during the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena.     “Our airports connect us to the world, one of the many reasons

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Governor Kehoe announces two judicial appointments

JEFFERSON CITY— Governor Mike Kehoe has announced judicial appointments to the 24th and 32nd judicial circuits.   Joseph Murray III, of Farmington, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Murray is an Associate Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit which includes Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Madison Counties. He was previously the principal and

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Fire officials stress importance of having smoke alarms in every home

SPRINGFIELD, Ill- State and local fire safety officials gathered recently at the Springfield Fire Department to emphasize the lifesaving importance of working smoke alarms and to promote a free installation program available to Springfield residents. As part of the 2nd Annual Statewide Smoke Alarm Blitz, the Springfield Fire Department joined agencies across Illinois in ensuring more

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Bryant’s Bulletin: September 30, 2025

By Terri Bryant, State Senator   State Government Spending Surges 40% Under Pritzker as Governor Blames Washington As families continue to struggle, state government spending in Illinois has grown nearly 40 percent in just seven years under Governor JB Pritzker. Despite record tax collections, the Governor continues to expand government spending while trying to shift

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Steeleville woman named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus

ADELPHI, Maryland – A student from Steeleville has been named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, Jessica Whittom was required  to complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the

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Ste. Genevieve man suffers moderate injuries in Highway 32 crash

JEFFERSON CITY – A 35-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 32 in St. Francois County Wednesday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the man, whose name was not disclosed, was taken to Parkland Health Center for treatment. The patrol says the crash happened about 5:57 p.m. when

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Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes released

STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Monday, September 22, 25, 29, 2025 meetings of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.   Ste. Genevieve County Commission Minutes   MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025   23RD Day of the July Term. The Commission Met Pursuant to Adjournment. Present were Presiding Commissioner Randy Ruzicka, Associate Commissioners

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