From the Governor’s office CHICAGO – In just the first quarter of 2026, a growing list of global companies are choosing Illinois to invest, expand, and create jobs—driving early-year momentum that has is already outpacing total job creation commitments in recent years. Companies participating in the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program have committed to […]
MURPHYSBORO, IL – Egyptian Electric Cooperative Association (EECA) is launching a new initiative this year called Student Support Grants to help schools provide for the everyday needs of their students. These grants will fund essential items and services that support student well-being so they can focus and learn. Unlike EECA’s Classroom Empowerment Grants, which
Selected students have demonstrated all four of the “PBIS HIVE” good behavior criteria” By Jim Beers CHESTER – Chester Grade School selects monthly “Jackets of the Month”, formerly known as “Students of the Month”. “Jackets of the Month” are selected from among all teacher and staff nominations of students that qualify. Students can qualify for
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Clerk’s Office has announced that filing for one of the offices on the ballot in the August Primary Election will re-open April 7 and continue through April 10. According to a news release, filing was reopened because one of the candidates for prosecuting attorney filed a statement
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month every April to “increase public awareness, provide education, and advocate for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to support individuals and communities affected by substance use issues.” This month recognizes individuals struggling with alcoholism and the negative effects
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PERRYVILLE – The sample ballot for the April 7 election in Perry County:
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The sample ballot for the April 7 election in Ste. Genevieve County.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will redefine success at the SIU Student Speakers Forum this evening, Thursday, April 2, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “Redefining Success: The Landscape of Happiness.” The free, public forum is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Ste. Genevieve High School students participated in contests sponsored by the local VFW Auxiliary 2210. Ste. Genevieve School District R-II has announced its winning students. In the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest: 1st Place: Caroline Roth, 11th — daughter of Katie and Derek Roth 2nd Place: Camille
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by Britni Bateman, Chief Marketing Officer, SIU Foundation CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will dedicate the new England Student Center Lounge during a ribbon-cutting ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in the SIU Student Center. Remarks are scheduled for 11:15 a.m. The event honors alumni Bob and Pat
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