SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is calling on young Illinois photographers to submit their agriculture-related photos for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest. Winners in three different age categories will be awarded Bright Start college savings account scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000. The contest entry deadline is June 12, 2026. […]
ST. LOUIS – A familiar avian presence has returned to Franklin County as a pair of Peregrine falcons has officially claimed the nest box, where at least one egg has already been laid – now streaming live on Ameren Missouri’s Falcon Cam. After last year’s successful fledging, the stage is now set for another season of
CHESTER, IL — The City of Chester is proud to announce the Chester Cruise-In, a recurring family-friendly social gathering for car enthusiasts and the local community. Starting in April 2026, the event will take place on the third Saturday of each month through October. Held at the Cohen Recreation Complex (Field 1 Parking Lot) from 4-8 p.m., the Cruise-In
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair announces Superstar Trio The Chicks to take the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 22, 2026, bringing their powerhouse vocals and award-winning catalog to an already stacked Grandstand line-up. Earning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the March 16 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District Board of Trustees meeting have been released. STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT Regular Open – Board Meeting Minutes Place: Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District House 1 3 Basler Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670 March 16, 2026
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2026 in the board room in city hall, 165 South Fourth Street, Ste. Genevieve. The meeting is open to the public. It will be televised live on SteGenTV Channel 991 on the Spectrum Cable System and
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law. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri State University has become the 16th university nationwide to join the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) University program, a partnership that will expand access to affordable, flexible higher education for law enforcement officers, corrections professionals and other public safety employees across the country. The FOP University program collaborates
JACKSON — The Riverside Regional Library Branches in Perryville and Altenburg have several activities planned for each location in April 2026. The Perryville Branch is located at 800 City Park Drive, Perryville. The phone number is 573 547 6508. The Altenburg Branch is located at 66 Poplar Street, Altenburg. The phone number is
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO —In 2026, the Missouri Prairie Foundation (MPF) is 60 years old. For six decades, MPF has been a leading advocate for the protection and appreciation of prairie. Today, MPF owns and manages 36 properties totaling more than 5,000 acres—including some of Missouri’s most biologically rich old-growth prairies. MPF’s stewardship sustains the stunning biodiversity and
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri legislators are considering a measure, known as HB:3174 or Alyssa’s Law which would require public schools to provide an emergency alert system that improves first responder response time in any emergency. Versions of Alyssa’s Law have passed in Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and
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