CHESTER – These are the three Sharp Family Scholarship Recipients for 2026. The honors were bestowed Wednesday May 13 at Chester High School Honors Night. Making the presentations (at far left) was Jeremy Blechle, CHS Principal. Recipients from left to right were Callie Davis, Roseanna Sharp-Myers Scholarship; Ethan Stumpe, Jake Sharp Scholarship; […]
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FULTON, Mo. – Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors. Those honored include the following: Chester, IllinoisMabry Wingerter, Sophomore Perryville, MissouriBrayden Moore, Freshman Red Bud, IllinoisNoah Tepe, Junior
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs thanked members of the General Assembly today for passing Senate Bill 2968 and expressed gratitude to Governor JB Pritzker’s office for its collaboration in advancing legislation that expands investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across Illinois. The legislation creates the Non-Profit Investment Pool, a safe and efficient investment option
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks are inviting people to share their passion for the outdoors by getting outdoors for a hike on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host hikes at four locations across the state, offering a variety of experiences including self-guided outings, interpretive hikes
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the Thursday, May 28, 2026 meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission have been released.
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by Brooke Keltner CARBONDALE, Ill. – Traveling deep into the South American rainforest where sunlight is blocked by a canopy of treetops, medical crews are days away and reached by a satellite signal, and the occasional jaguar paw print is a reminder that danger is lurking in the shadows. Jason Brown, associate professor
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music faculty Anthony Gray and Jiyeon Lee will perform Thursday, June 11, in the Yellow Moon Gyroid Concert Series, in Morris Library’s third-floor rotunda. The free, public concert begins at 5 p.m. SIU School of Music faculty Anthony Gray (left) and Jiyeon Lee will perform
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after a judge ruled that federal law preempts the state’s Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, which prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on the tax and tip portion of transactions when a consumer pays with a credit or debit card:
DU QUOIN, IL – Country music powerhouse Randy Houser is headed to the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Monday, September 7, 2026, bringing his unmistakable voice and chart-topping catalog of hits to Southern Illinois for an unforgettable night of country music. Known for smash hits including “How Country Feels,” “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight,” “Boots On,” “Goodnight
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Alvin H.E. Penny 66, Sparta, arrested May 27, 2026 by Sparta Police for aggravated domestic battery. Pretrial Release. Brian L. Johnsey 33, Oakdale, arrested May 27, 2026 by Baldwin Police on a Washington County warrant for failure to appear
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