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Criminal charges have been filed in connection with rural Prairie Du Rocher burglary

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has reported the filing of charges in connection with a burglary in rural Prairie du Rocher.   According to a news release, Randolph County Sheriff’s Deputies were called in early March to investigate a burglary on Buzzard Rock Road in rural Prairie Du Rocher.   Detectives identified a […]

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April Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for April 2026.   April 2 Tot Time: Totally Turtles Dickson Mounds Museum Lewistown | Fulton County Families are invited to learn about the different types of turtles found in Illinois, presented by Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery’s

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SIU’s Morton-Kenney Lecture examines conflict escalation and the war in Iran

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nationally recognized political violence and international security affairs expert Robert A. Pape will present the spring 2026 Morton-Kenney Public Affairs Lecture on Friday, April 3, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.     Bob Pape   An author and political science professor at the University of Chicago, Pape will present “Iran, the Escalation

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Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial to dedicate Founders Plaque

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PERRYVILLE – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) will host a special Founders Plaque Dedication Ceremony Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the MNVM Welcome Center.   This meaningful ceremony will honor the individuals whose leadership, generosity, and unwavering belief in the mission of MNVM helped bring the Memorial to life.   The Founders

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Lt. Governor David Wasinger and ServMO launch ‘Civic Light Award’ to honor Missouri youth service

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger, in partnership with ServMO, is proud to announce the creation of the Lieutenant Governor’s Civic Light Award. This prestigious honors program has been established to recognize Missouri students who demonstrate exceptional commitment to community service and civic engagement, measured by the number of hours served. “The Civic Light

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