CHESTER — The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 48-year-old Michael S. Delay of Louisville Kent., December 9, 2025 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Pretrial Release. 49-year-old Valerie F. Schmitt of Freeburg, arrested December 9, 2025 by Randolph County […]
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released the following police report: Nino D. Morse of San Diego was cited at 12:11 p.m.Thursday, December 11th, 2025 for driving while reovoked or suspended on St. Joseph Street. Police say the offense was discovered after they were called to the scene by a report of a
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – Nearly 12,000 residential consumer-members of Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) can now enroll in the new Peak Power Rewards Program (PPR), a voluntary program that rewards consumer-members with bill credits for temporarily reducing energy use during short periods of high electricity demand. The program, offered in partnership with EECA’s wholesale
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is proud to announce the release of its 2025 collectible Illinois state park holiday ornament, featuring the iconic bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln reading on horseback at Lincoln’s New Salem State Historic Site in Menard County. A beloved symbol of Illinois history, the statue greets visitors at the entrance to
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is proud to announce Kara Demirjian Huss will serve as the new Chair of the IMA Board of Directors, bringing visionary leadership and deep industry expertise to further advance the state’s dynamic manufacturing sector. Demirjian Huss is an Owner and Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, Sustainability &
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its first-ever comprehensive report on how alcohol is used, and sometimes misused, by Illinois residents. The report, entitled “Alcohol Use in Illinois,” collects and analyzes data from multiple sources, including IDPH’s own Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) and Illinois Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance Survey
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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) last week sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary following reports that he ordered the agency to delay a review of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. Senator Hawley wrote, “Six months ago, you told me you were “committed to conducting a review of mifepristone,” the chemical abortion drug. You repeated
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has signed Executive Order 25-36 temporarily suspending the hours of service regulations for commercial motor vehicles transporting residential heating fuel in Missouri. “Significant disruptions on the pipeline distribution system that supplies Missouri with critical heating fuel has resulted in transporters needing to travel farther to secure product for Missourians,”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement celebrating the passage of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to renew critical funding for rural counties in southeast Missouri and school districts across the country. Congressman Smith said, “Communities across southeast Missouri have felt the strain since the Secure Rural
STE. GENEVIEVE – Bloomsdale Elementary students shared seasonal music and storytelling during first- and third-grade holiday concerts Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Performing Arts Center. The concerts were led by music teacher Dillon Friedmeyer and highlighted student musicianship, confidence and creativity. The first-grade concert took place at 6 p.m. and featured a selection of
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