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Prospective students invited to SIU’s Open House on Nov. 7

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites high school students, prospective transfer students and their families to the next Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7.     The free event, based at the Student Center, attracts hundreds of people. It includes a chance to meet with representatives […]

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Manufacturers warn energy proposal will result in large electric rate hikes for businesses and consumers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association warns energy legislation under consideration by the General Assembly during the fall veto session is deeply flawed and will result in massive electric rate hikes on businesses and consumers.   This comes as ratepayers are already struggling from high electricity costs caused by growing energy demand that comes at the

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Frank Robinson inducted into Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Military Museum congratulates Frank Robinson on his induction to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame.     Robinson served in the Army as an Infantry Platoon Leader in Vietnam.    He was injured and sent home to complete his service.    Robinson began working as a plumber in his dad’s

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Fourteen state parks will temporarily close for managed deer hunts

JEFFERSON CITY – Fourteen state parks will be temporarily closed to the public for managed deer hunts to safely and effectively manage the parks’ deer population. The hunts are a coordinated effort between the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation. The following state parks will be closed

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Fall into Savings! Lowest prices of the season on Illinois State Fair passes

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is getting into the gift giving spirit with the launch of two special sales that bring the excitement of the Illinois State Fair and the flavors of Illinois Products straight to your home.   Starting November 1, fairgoers can take advantage of the Lowest Prices of the Season on Illinois

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Boss informs Ste. Genevieve employee of $1 Million win

STE GENEVIEVE – A Missouri Lottery player won $1 million when the “Gold Rush” Scratchers ticket she purchased at Country Mart, 180 Plaza Drive in Ste. Genevieve, contained one of the game’s top prizes – though she didn’t immediately realize just how much she’d won.   “I was at work and had scratched the ticket,”

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