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IML releases Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), is proud to announce the release of Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the publication, which is dedicated to advancing research and dialogue about municipal governance in Illinois.   Volume 10 of the Journal includes […]

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Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River contest winners

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CHESTER – The winners in Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River Contest have been announced.   Holiday Home Lighting (EACH Winning $100) Michael Horn-328 Van Zant Street Nick & Marci Bert-903 Park Avenue Josh & Cassie Chambers-901 Park Avenue Joe & Daysha Allison1511 Swanwick Street Stacey Search-1844 Swanwick Street Bob & Christy Rhoades-1718 Swanwick

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Beyond the Blueprint: ACSI research redefines standards of excellence in Christian education

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Research and Thought Leadership Department has released new, evidence-based research intended to inform Christian school leadership. Dr. Rian Djita, ACSI Director of Research, reported that ACSI’s 2025 research portfolio demonstrates significant connections between school culture, service offerings, and graduates’ long-term outcomes. “Our goal is

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Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant recipients announced

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.   Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area,

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U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble performs at SIU tonight

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble will give a free, public performance on Monday, Dec. 8, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble, under the direction of Lt. David Harbuziuk, will perform Monday, Dec. 8, in Shryock Auditorium. (Photo provided)

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St. Louis man suffers moderate injuries in truck crash on I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County

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JEFFERSON CITY — A 59-year-old St. Louis man suffered moderate injuries when the 2023 International tractor trailer he was driving south on I-55 ran off the left side of the roadway, the driver over-corrected and the truck began skidding, came back onto the roadway went off the left side of the roadway again, this time

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St Mary approved for engineering services  grant

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ST. MARY – St. Mary Mayor Adam Bequette and the Board of Aldermen announced Thursday that the community will receive a $37,500 100 percent grant for engineering services.   “We are pleased to announce that anouther grant Mayor Bequette applied for has been approved in the amount of $37,500 at 100% funding. Additionally, Heartland Engineering

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Sparta woman charged with $1 million theft from MedStar Ambulance

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CHESTER, IL – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of 43 year old, Carrie J. Kelley of Sparta, Illinois.     Kelley was arrested on warrants for two counts of theft of property over $1,000,000 (Class X Felony), one count of wire fraud (class 3 felony), and four counts of fraudulent filing

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SIU students earn 3rd berth at national tax competition with regional victory

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students have taken top honors once again in the recent 2025-26 regional Deloitte FanTAXtic tax case competition, punching its third ticket in the last four years to the nationals in January. SIU’s Deloitte FanTAXtic winning team includes (back, from left) Evan Noelle, Lawson Ridgeway, Ryan

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SIU senior 2025 student art exhibition begins Tuesday

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — An exhibition this week will highlight the creative work of eight graduating seniors in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design.     “Movement in Fragmentation,” an oil painting by Autumn Meyer, a graduating senior in studio art, is among the works of eight seniors who are part

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