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New laws in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 300 new laws took effect in Illinois on January 1, 2026.   These new laws cover a wide variety of topics, including policies that impact students, enhance educational opportunities, improve public health and healthcare access, support veterans, and more. Below is a summary of some of the more interesting new laws impacting

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   39-year-old Johnathan A. Pennington of St. Louis at 7:52 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026 in Ste. Genevieve County on a warrant out of St. Louis County for felony larceny, stealing and felony exhibition

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Chester Cemetery, Finance Committee meets this evening

CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee meets this evening at 5 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The tentative agenda was released Friday, January 2, 2026.   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING   CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE   Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and

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Missouri health officials urge flu prevention amid seasonal uptick

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) reports a significant increase in influenza activity across the state as the 2025–2026 flu season progresses. As shown on the Missouri Influenza Surveillance Dashboard, DHSS has recorded 9,255 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases and 558 flu-related hospitalizations statewide.     Incidence of flu in Missouri  

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Reset. Rebalance. Refresh. Dry January Starts with One Choice

SPRINGFIELD, IL – January 1st marks the new year and a new challenge: Dry January. This is the time to reset and renew after an indulgent holiday season. Dry January is a one-month sobriety challenge where participants abstain from drinking alcohol for 31 days. The goal is to cleanse the body, adopt healthy new habits,

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No Ste. Genevieve R-II school board election in April

STE. GENEVIEVE — In accordance with Missouri statutes there will be no April 7th election in the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II because the number of candidates who filed is equal to the number of open positions.   The following candidates will be sworn into office at the School Board’s reorganization meeting: Martha Resinger,

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