WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) has renewed his push for Congress to pass his legislation to cap credit card interest rates for working Americans. This comes after President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on predatory credit card interest rates over the weekend. “President Trump is right: working Americans are drowning in record credit card debt […]
CHESTER – The tentative agenda for today’s meeting of the Chester Beautification/Tourism meeting has been released. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda January 14, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Brenda Owen Public Petitions & Correspondence Welcome new member Anne Ohlau Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home
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STE. GENEVIEVE –Just before 10:30 a.m. Sunday, units from Stations 5, 2, and 7, along with automatic aid from Jefferson R-7 Fire Protection District, Goose Creek Lake Fire Department, and Ste Genevieve Fire District, were dispatched to the 6100 block of Charter Church Road in Ste. Genevieve County for a reported residential fire. Upon
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — A special presentation, featuring screenings of a powerful documentary about Black political organizing and influence within the Chicago Democratic political machine, is coming to Carbondale and Springfield on Jan. 19, courtesy of a Southern Illinois University System Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday event. Charles Bowen is
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MURPHYSBORO, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) is inviting residents across southern Illinois to help spread cheer this Valentine’s Day by participating in her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive. The initiative encourages individuals, families, classrooms, churches, and community groups to create or sign Valentine’s Day cards that will be delivered to local seniors, including
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has issued the statement in response after the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) accepted permanent rules regarding mail procedures in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities: “For years, I have been raising alarms about the dangerous and entirely preventable flow of drugs into our correctional facilities. I have
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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released its latest arrest reports. Arrested were: Timothy D. Hahs 36, Sparta, arrested January 5, 2026 by Sparta Police on a Madison County warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to residence charge. Is incarcerated. Tiffany P. Musielak 39, Coulterville, arrested January 6, 2026 by
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest reports. Arrested were: 40-year-old Tiffany J. Neeley-Coleman of Cape Giradeau on December 23rd in the 1000 block of West St. Joseph Street on a fugitive warrant for assault. 25-year-old Summer M. Davenport and 45-year-old Aaron D. Davenport, both of Piedmont, Mo.,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center’s next speaker presentation will focus on northern Ste. Genevieve County. Guest presenter, Bill Holst will walk us down memory lane this Wednesday, January 14 at 6 p.m. at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. The program, sponsored by the Beacon, is free to museum
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BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.42/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 15.6 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 32.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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