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Henson earns PMP designation

PERRYVILLE – Robinson Construction Company is pleased to announce David Henson, field engineer, has earned the designation of Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMP designation demonstrates experience, education, and competency in project management and is a globally recognized standard for the project management profession. To be eligible for the […]

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March 4 Fundraiser will support the families of recently killed or wounded Illinois police officers

ELGIN, Ill. — The Celebrity Bartender Bash, a special event to support the families of recently killed or injured Illinois police officers, will be held Friday, March 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Murray Bros. Caddy Shack, 9546 Balmoral Avenue in Rosemont. The event is sponsored by the Illinois Public Pension Fund Association (IPPFA),

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports:   25-year-old Shayna T. Graves of Perryville was cited for leaving the scene of a traffic crash at the intersection of Highway 51 and Edgemont Boulevard on January 24.   22-year-old Eric B. Pherigo, who is homeless, was cited for driving while suspended following

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Pritzker appeals order preventing school safety measures amidst ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for an immediate appeal of Judge Grischow’s decision to restrain the State from enforcing the safety measures aimed at protecting teachers, school personnel, students and communities from COVID-19. The Attorney General is seeking an expedited appeal from the Fourth District Illinois Appellate Court. “The

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R-II launches Prop SG informational website

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District is excited to share that our Prop SG informational website is now available to the community at this link: https://bit.ly/PropSG. After nearly two years of long-range facility planning, discussions and feedback through the Facilities Committee, the Board of Education voted to place Prop SG, a

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Severe winter weather intensifying Red Cross blood crisis

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — As severe winter storms continue to move through the country, the American Red Cross asks members of the community to schedule the earliest-available blood or platelet donation appointments in their area once it is safe to give.    Dangerous snow and ice conditions have contributed to about 600 blood drive cancellations

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Smartphone reminders can improve memory for older adults with dementia

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Older adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment sometimes struggle to remember daily tasks, including managing medications, shopping for groceries and tracking upcoming events, including birthdays, anniversaries or doctor appointments.   In a recent study involving researchers at the University of Missouri and Baylor University, older adults with dementia or mild cognitive

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