News

2024 Chester High School Christmas Concert is quality event!

CHS Band, Swing Choir, and Concert Choir shine at annual Christmas Concert   By Jim Beers CHESTER – Steve Colonel and his Chester High School Music Department presented their annual Holiday Concert, “The Sounds of the Season” Christmas Concert Monday December 9 at Chester’s Colbert Memorial Gymnasium. The event was a one-hour concert of music

2024 Chester High School Christmas Concert is quality event! Read More »

Senator Schmitt’s FDA Modernization Act 3.0 passes the Senate

WASHINGTON – Senator Eric Schmitt and Sen. Booker’s FDA Modernization Act 3.0 (FDAMA 3.0) has passed the United States Senate:  “The FDA Modernization Act 3.0 is aimed to do exactly what this legislation is named to do–modernize the FDA and remove overbearing animal testing requirements and regulations on new drugs. I am thankful for the support

Senator Schmitt’s FDA Modernization Act 3.0 passes the Senate Read More »

Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest arrest and incident reports.   51-year-old Christopher Lee Brewer of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at 9:30 p.m. December 7 at the Feltz Street Park. According to the police report, an investigation of a suspicious vehicle

Perryville Police reports Read More »

SGCMH receives 4-Star rating from National Rural Rating System

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital has announced that it has been awarded a prestigious 4 star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing excellence in rural healthcare, as well as being named to the National Rural Honor Roll.     This esteemed designation is a testament to hospital’s

SGCMH receives 4-Star rating from National Rural Rating System Read More »

Public invited to attend justice center open house

PERRYVILLE – Perry County and Perryville along with Zoellner Construction invites the community to tour the newly constructed Perry County Joint Justice Center January 10th and 11th. The guided tours will be conducted in small groups with stops inside the building to meet individuals who oversee the individual departments.   Historic photographs will also be

Public invited to attend justice center open house Read More »

Pay Transparency Law takes effect January 1

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding job seekers and employers that, effective January 1, 2025, all job postings made by employers with 15 or more employees will need to include pay scale and benefit information. This amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (IL EPA) was contained in HB 3129, passed by the General

Pay Transparency Law takes effect January 1 Read More »

Missouri’s Electoral College cast votes for Donald Trump

JEFFERSON CITY, MO–Missouri’s Electoral College Members met in the Missouri State Capitol yesterdat to cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. Each of Missouri’s ten electors cast their votes unanimously for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.  “All Missourians can be confident in the legitimacy of their vote and take

Missouri’s Electoral College cast votes for Donald Trump Read More »