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900+ area high school students to attend SIU Day and explore campus programs

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 900 students from 24 area high schools will get a taste of Saluki life on SIU Day at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. They’ll get to meet faculty and staff, and find out about resources and academic programs, giving them a chance to imagine their potential future at […]

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Ste. Gen Ambulance District Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting MinutesDate: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 5:15 p.m. CALL TO ORDER:Ernie Weiler called the regular meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.ROLL CALL:BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:Chairperson, Ernie Weiler, Sub-District 1Vice Chairperson, Bill Everett, Sub-District 4Secretary, Nick Werner, Sub-District 3Treasurer, Carl “CJ” Okenfuss, Sub-District 5Member, Dennis Jokerst, Sub-District 2Member, Nathan Wolk, Sub-District 6EMPLOYEES PRESENT:Dawn Sevier, EMT-P,

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Registration open for the Southern Illinois 2026 Business Plan Competition

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois entrepreneurs with a bold idea or growth plan are invited to enter the Southern Illinois 2026 Business Plan Competition powered by Regions for a chance to win a share of more than $20,000 in cash and in-kind services. Funded by a generous gift from Regions Bank, the competition aims to

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Illinois State Police Reminds Drivers and Farmers About Safety Along Roadways During Fall Harvest Season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across the state will be moving equipment along roadways throughout the upcoming months. As farmers travel between fields, sharing the road safely and being

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Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Orders Unlicensed Prediction Markets To Cease And Desist Unlawful Sports Wagering

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has issued cease-and-desist letters to multiple prediction market operators offering sports “event contracts” to Missourians.  Facilitating such “event contracts” constitutes unlicensed sports wagering under Missouri law. The Attorney General’s Office sent cease-and-desist letters to six companies: Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog, and Robinhood. “Missourians

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Senior Simon Fritsch Named September Elks Student of the Month

(Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Congratulations to Simon Fritsch, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Elks Student of the Month for September. Simon is the son of Andrea and Jerry Fritsch.   Simon’s scholastic honors include ranking first in his graduating class and earning summa cum laude recognition every semester. He has also earned course awards in World

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Senior Josef Rottler Named September Rotary Student of the Month

Sept. 18, 2026 – (Ste. Genevieve, MO) – Congratulations to Josef Rottler, Ste. Genevieve High School’s Rotary Student of the Month for September. Josef is the son of Maria Rottler and Wade Rottler. Josef’s scholastic honors include earning magna cum laude recognition as a freshman and junior and summa cum laude recognition as a sophomore,

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