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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology receives recognition for enhancing public safety through technology

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) has been awarded the 2025 Government Experience Project Award by the Center for Digital Government (CDG). The Project Awards recognize innovative digital initiatives nationwide that make it easier for residents to interact with government.    DoIT earned the honor for its “Move Over Illinois! Real-time Emergency […]

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ILETSB honors Herrin Police Department as the first recipient of Military Police Reciprocity Program

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Herrin Police Department has announced Officer Kevin R. Bailey as the first new hire in the state certified through the military police reciprocity program launched earlier this year by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).   The swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, September 17, at Herrin City Hall, marks a

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House Republican Leader Tony McCombie responds to Pritzker executive order

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker issued an executive order Tuesday directing state agencies to identify up to four percent of general fund appropriations next year and limit hiring and non-essential spending.   Pritzker blames President Trump’s “reckless economic policies” for the move.   Illinois Republicans criticized the governor’s executive order.   “This is, in

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Grandparents and Me!

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PERRYVILLE – Enjoy some quality time with your grandchild or children with this bird house painting activity. Pamela will provide you with all the materials necessary.   These classes are for Seniors and their grandchildren ages 12 and under.   Space is available for 10 children (grandparents not included in that number). All materials are

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GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste Genevieve will collect items for shelters Saturday

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STE. GENEVIEVE — On Saturday, September 27 until noon, GFWC Woman’s Club of Ste. Genevieve will be accepting donations of laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, paper towels, shampoo, hair brushes, body wash, diapers, baby wipes and more items listed at the following drop off locations: Bloomsdale Bank, Rozier’s Country Mart and Save-A-Lot.   All

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Citizens Electric announces planned outage in Bloomsdale area as part of reliability improvements

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PERRYVILLE  — Citizens Electric Corporation (CEC) is notifying members in the Bloomsdale area of a planned power outage to allow for essential maintenance and equipment upgrades. The work is being performed to strengthen the system and help prevent longer, unexpected outages in the future.   Planned outage date: October 11, 2025   Approximate outage start time: 12:05

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Armed robbery reported at Quick Stop in Perryville

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****UPDATE ***** The Perryville Police Department has a suspect in custody. Another press report will be released upon receipt of a warrant. PERRYVILLE — Police in Perryville are investigating the report of an armed robbery Thursday morning. The call came in at approximately 5:45 a.m., and officers were detailed to the QuickStop convenience store 1236

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