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Manufacturers, business groups and organized labor ask Illinois Commerce Commission to halt efforts to phase out natural gas 

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and a coalition of nearly two dozen businesses and labor groups including the International Union of Operating Engineers today filed a petition with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) seeking to halt efforts to phase out the use of natural gas citing a looming electricity shortage.   The request follows a study by the […]

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French students celebrate Mardi Gras with hands-on classroom activities

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School and Ste. Genevieve Middle School French students brought the spirit of Mardi Gras into the classroom on Monday, Feb. 17, with a full-day celebration in Mme. Bre Uzzell’s classroom! Throughout the day, students learned about Mardi Gras traditions while participating in hands-on activities such as mask making and

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Cookie season arrives for local Girl Scouts

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Girl Scouts in 67 counties across Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma have kicked off the highly-visible booth sales portion of the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program, highlighting an exciting new cookie and the opportunity to support local families in need.   Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland’s troops and girls are offering Exploremores™,

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Amschler, Kellerman join District 32 admin team

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education has announced Lacey Amschler as the next Principal of the Perryville Primary Center and Michael-Ann Kellerman as the next Assistant Principal at Perry County Middle School.   Both appointments were approved during a special meeting on Monday, Feb. 23.     Lacey Amschler  

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ACEC of Illinois names Best Infrastructure Projects in Illinois

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CHICAGO – In recognition of their innovation, complexity, overall design and economic impact, the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) has announced awards to the state’s best infrastructure projects and design teams during its 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards. The top construction projects honored are transformative projects completed for the Village of Antioch, Flyover Attractions by Pursuit

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27th Illinois Product Expo returns to first weekend in March

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces a new location for the return of the Illinois Product Expo, taking place Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. The popular event has outgrown the Orr Building and is moving to the Expo Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.   For 27 years, the Illinois

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Time to buy MDC 2026 annual hunting and fishing permits

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missouri hunters and anglers that related annual permits expire at the end of February, including 2025 permits for small game, fishing, trout fishing, and combination hunting and fishing. Annual permits are available for purchase. Permits for spring turkey hunting and some other upcoming hunting seasons

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This year’s Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week follows deadliest year for tornadoes in 14 years

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JEFFERSON CITY – The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025, making it the deadliest year for tornadoes in the state since at least 158 people were killed in the Joplin EF-5 tornado in 2011. NWS also reports three flooding deaths last year and one death because of a severe

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Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports arrests

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Philip L. Henseler 24, Salem, arrested February 17, 2026 by Chester Police for criminal sexual assault.  Is incarcerated.   Ezekiel N. Hantz 19, DuQuoin, arrested February 18, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County IL warrant for failure to appear

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