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Governor Pritzker launches $32 Million in funding for regional site readiness program

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced $31.5 million in funding as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program – an infrastructure grant program designed to help communities attract businesses, create jobs, and support community renewal. Through the program, entities can apply for funding to begin […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes fall product top sellers

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GLEN CARBON, IL – The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2025. Girls in Southern Illinois sold over $485,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas:

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Free Community Thanksgiving Feast at Perry County UPC 

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PERRYVILLE – Perry County United Pentecostal Church would like to cordially invite our friends, neighbors, and community members in Perryville and the surrounding areas to join us for a free Thanksgiving feast on Sunday, November 23rd.   Perry County UPC is located at 1713 Perryville Blvd. in Perryville, Missouri.  (Directly across the street from Perryville

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Former Cape Girardeau city councilman admits buying, selling methamphetamine

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CAPE GIRARDEAU – A former Cape Girardeau city councilman on Monday admitted buying methamphetamine with the intent to sell and use it.   Rhettney B. Pierce, 55, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to one count of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. He admitted buying four ounces of meth

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday, November 20, 2025.   The tentative agenda:   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Brenda Owen   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence ​ Standing Committee Reports • Beautiful Home Award​​​JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader • Planters ​​​Linda Schafer​​​​​​ •

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Attorney General Hanaway, Auditor Fitzpatrick investigate MSHSAA after whistleblower claims race and sex discrimination

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her Office will be initiating an investigation into the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) following troubling disclosures by Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. Auditor Fitzpatrick formally notified the Attorney General in a detailed letter, outlining an alleged Missouri State High School Activities Association policy

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Forced Abortions in America: MO man gets prison for kidnapping pregnant girlfriend, driving to Planned Parenthood Abortion Center

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EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A Missouri man pleaded guilty and has been sentenced to 15 ½ years in federal prison for kidnapping his pregnant girlfriend at gunpoint in an attempt to force her to have an abortion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois reports.   The abduction took place in December 2022,

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Pierre Menard Home is subject of next museum speaker presentation

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The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center  welcomes Shane Wagner, a ranger with the Illinois Department of Resources to its next speaker series this Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 pm at the Orris Theater. Wagner will explore the history and lasting significance of the Pierre Menard Home—the final surviving remnant of old Kaskaskia. Its importance lies

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DRA awards nearly $2.5 million to local development districts

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CLARKSDALE, Miss. – The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) is awarding nearly $2.5 million to Local Development Districts (LDDs) across its eight-state service area within the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Provided by the LDD Community Support Pilot Program, 44 LDDs located in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee

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