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Celebrate fall colors at Illinois Beach State Park Fall Nature Fest Oct. 18

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds and colors of the season at the Fall Nature Fest at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion on Saturday, Oct. 18.   This free, family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature guided hikes, interactive exhibits, outdoor recreation, […]

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Bryant’s Bulletin: October 8, 2025

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By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator MURPHYSBORO – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant has released her latest bulletin. Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 58th District The 58th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program. In 2026, more than $107

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Bailey Schneider, an MU junior and 2025 Missouri State Fair queen, sees herself as an advocate for agriculture

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By Curt Wohleber COLUMBIA, Mo. – You might say that 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen Bailey Schneider has royal blood: Three of her cousins were also state fair queens.     Yet it still came as a shock when she heard that the crown would go to her. “Going into the competition, I wasn’t expecting

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Attorney General Hanaway issues statement on St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following statement regarding the quo warranto case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.    “A sheriff who is charged with retaliating against witnesses and confined to his home cannot possibly lead a functioning law-enforcement agency,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The

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Kevykev will be missed

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Donze Communications staffer Paul Brown wrote this beautiful tribute… This is a very difficult post to write. We’ve been trying to put into words for awhile what’s been happening with KevyKev. We know that’s the number one question we get here, is what’s up with Kevin? About 5 weeks ago, it seems Kevin contracted the

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SIU researcher aims to make 3D-printed metal parts more robust — and strengthen trust in the tech

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by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — To many, 3D printing evokes images of desktop gadgets spitting out plastic trinkets. In reality, additive manufacturing (AM) now builds metal components for aircraft engines, medical devices and other intricate parts not easily made with traditional methods. The catch? Tiny, hard-to-avoid defects in printed metals can weaken parts and

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Most popular Halloween decorations by state 2025

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http://www.Lombardohomes.com/ As the days get shorter, and the nights become cooler, and pumpkins are appearing on porches across America, it can only mean one thing: Halloween is near! Homeowners are embracing spooky season by decking out their homes with everything from classic carved pumpkins to elaborate haunted house displays.     At Lombardo Homes, we know

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Mobile app that helped merchants verify authenticity of IDs may no longer be available

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control is exploring potential solutions that will allow it to once again provide a free mobile application that, until recently, has assisted Missouri alcohol and tobacco merchants in verifying the authenticity of driver licenses and other forms of state-issued IDs. ATC’s contract with Vivayic, the developer

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