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More Americans are caring for loved ones — but few feel prepared for emergencies

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ST. LOUIS, MO. — Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones — often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if […]

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MLC Speaker Series presents ‘Unseen in St. Louis’ Feb. 11th

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Eikmann to its speaker series lineup Wednesday with her entertaining program on Unseen St. Louis. Eikmann gives a tease as to what we can expect. And she presents this fascinating information in a very entertaining way. This Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Series speaker

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Memorial Hospital opens Convenient Care in new location

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CHESTER – Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its Convenient Care clinic in a new location as of Monday, February 9, 2026. Now housed inside the Medical Office Building addition alongside the Chester Clinic, the updated space offers a more comfortable environment and greater convenience for patients seeking timely, affordable care.  

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Matchbox Twenty brings pop rock anthems to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 16

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Generational hits and pop rock is headed to Springfield as Matchbox Twenty takes over the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Sunday, August 16, 2026. With a catalog packed with era-defining songs, the band promises a night fairgoers won’t forget.   Few bands have woven themselves as seamlessly into the fabric of American popular

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Gillian Valleroy named to Mississippi State University’s fall 2025 President’s List

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MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS — Gillian Valleroy, of Steeleville, IL, was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2025 President’s List.   Students on the President’s List achieved a 3.80 or better GPA, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C.

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Free income tax preparation assistance available for qualifying taxpayers

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CHICAGO – Several trusted Illinois programs offer free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need assistance in filing their 2025 income taxes.   The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons’ (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP), and the GetYourRefund Program provide free

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Dr. Hilbert’s class brings the Winter Olympics to life

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STE. GENEVIEVE — Ste. Genevieve Elementary students in Dr. Whitney Hilbert’s class spent a day exploring the excitement of the Winter Olympics by learning about different winter sports and the many countries that participate.     To end their day, students held their own mini opening ceremony and carried an “Olympic torch” through the halls

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Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission meeting minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the February 2 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Heritage Commission have been released.   Minutes HERITAGE COMMISSION Ste. Genevieve, MO February 2, 2026 5:30pm   Call to Order at 5:30 pm   Roll Call: Commissioners Casey Benner, Tom Hooper, and Mark Buchheit were present at roll call. City Administrator

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