CHESTER, IL – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, March 14, 2026 in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6 […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a resolution with the Wentzville School District Board of Education that reinforces government transparency, safeguards the public’s right to open meetings and records, and affirms parents’ central role in their children’s education. The agreement fully resolves the State’s litigation concerning alleged violations of Missouri’s Open Meetings
SPRINGFIELD– Residents may not always know what chemicals are used in their community or how to interpret the safety codes posted on certain buildings. That’s why agencies including the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS), Illinois Department of Labor, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Fire Service Institute (ISFI), and local
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COLUMBIA, Mo. – As temperatures rise and people begin camping, fishing and farming, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the health dangers posed by ticks, says University of Missouri and Lincoln University Extension urban entomologist Emily Althoff. Increasing reports of alpha-gal syndrome, Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other tick-related
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SIKESTON, Mo.– For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri. The goal of the annual campaign is to provide people facing hunger with access to the food and resources they say they need to thrive.
CHESTER – The Chester Police Department has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested are: Brandon J. Hull 22, Homeless, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for aggravated battey. Pretrial Release. Trenton J. Webb 20, Centralia, arrested March 31, 2026 by Chester Police for unlawful use of weapons,
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is partnering with the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies across the state during April, reminding the public to put their phones away and pay attention to the road. Throughout the month, additional law enforcement officers will be watching for texting, social media use, video viewing and
PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports: 48-year-old Brandon K. Borders of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting or interfering with arrest, detention or stop and failing to signal, following a traffic stop on McDonalds Drive at
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PARK HILLS – The Mineral Area College Board of Trustees will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Van Herck Board Room. Note: The VanHerck Boardroom has been relocated to Office Suite 1200 at the Academic Hall Concourse. See map below: The tentative agenda for the meeting: Board of Trustees Meeting
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale continues its traditional celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Month with its annual tree planting event. Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Month with a public tree planting from 9-11 a.m. on April 22. Photo provided This year, it’s happening from 9
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