CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Juwan M. Moore 24, Chicago, arrested October 18, 2021 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for bringing contraband into a penal institution. Released after posting $1,000 cash bond. Zachery E. Triefenbach 37, Baldwin, arrested October 19, 2021 […]
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CHESTER — The Randolph County Health Department reported five new cases of COVID-19 and no additional deaths as of Monday. There are 24 active cases with no one in the hospital. There have been 5,621 cases since the pandemic began in March 2020. There have been 5,498 recoveries and 99 deaths. The Illinois Department of
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ST. LOUIS– With Thanksgiving and the holidays approaching, the American Red Cross urges donors to continue to make and keep appointments now and in the weeks ahead to help overcome the ongoing emergency blood and platelet shortage that has significantly impacted the nation’s blood supply. In fact, the current blood supply is the lowest the
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ST. MARY – The National Weather Service Storm damage survey crews found at least three tornadoes yesterday. The highest rated was EF-3 in Fredericktown with a maximum wind speed of 140 MPH. The tornado that went through St. Mary was at maximum an EF-2 with 120 MPH winds. The tornado that hit Coffman was at
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JEFFERSON CITY — Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween. Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding HB1769, which provides incentives to help grow electric vehicle and auto battery production in the state: “Illinois has a long, proud history of auto manufacturing and this legislation would build on that legacy by positioning our state to become a national leader in electric
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SPRINGFIELD – The 6,000-plus dentists of the Illinois State Dental Society want to show veterans that we care about their smiles. Throughout the month of November, many Illinois State Dental Society dentists have reserved appointment times in their offices to salute Illinois veterans. Under the Illinois Dentists Salute initiative, participating dentists will provide critically needed dental services
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital (SGCMH) foundation’s signature fundraising event, the gala, will be held virtually again this year. You can participate in the Friends to Friends Virtual Gala from the comfort of your home November 5-7, so dress up in anything from your PJs to
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CHESTER – The Joint Review Board of the City of Chester, Illinois will hold an open meeting Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the Chester City Hall at 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda: TIF Agenda 2021
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WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.), Tim Scott (S.C.), and their Republican colleagues introduced the Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act, a bill to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from implementing Democrats’ plan to give the agency access to transaction information of virtually every American. “Democrats’ proposal to vastly expand the reach
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