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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs honors Hispanic leaders In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, honoring the work of community leaders from throughout the state.   Video of the event will be posted here: https://cms.illinois.gov/agency/media/video/videos.html   The event was an opportunity to reflect on great achievements and present awards to eight Latino leaders: the […]

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Illinois law prohibits sheriffs from assisting ICE with civil immigration enforcement. Some wish they could

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CNI surveyed one in four Illinois sheriffs about ICE cooperation. Here’s what we found. By MAGGIE DOUGHERTY and TOM O’CONNOR Medill Illinois News Bureau news@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — As the U.S. government escalates immigration raids in Illinois and nationwide, some Illinois sheriffs are expressing support and a desire for greater cooperation with federal immigration enforcement despite

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IDOA announces Second Illinois Grain Tour in 2025

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is preparing to host its second Illinois grain tour of 2025, welcoming international buyers from six Middle Eastern and Asian countries (China, Vietnam, Egypt, Jordan, Singapore and the island of Mauritius) as part of a four-day event.    “Thanks to Trump’s reckless economic policies, Illinois’ $26.4 billion

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As childhood myopia surges, SIU team finds cleaner, cheaper way to make a key drug

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by Tim Obermiller CARBONDALE, Ill. — If it seems like more children are wearing glasses, you’re not imagining it. By 2050, scientists project about 50 percent of the world’s population will be nearsighted. As families and clinicians look for ways to slow that trend, a team led by Southern Illinois University Carbondale researchers has developed

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‘Falsettos’ kicks off SIU School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A musical that examines issues of gender identity, faith, family and relationships during the early AIDS epidemic of the late 1970s and early 1980s kicks off the Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Theater and Dance’s 2025-26 season.     Several “Falsettos” cast members rehearse ahead of the Oct.

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Woman arrested on drug and reckless driving charges

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SPARTA – The Sparta Police Department reports arrest of subject on drug charges.     The Sparta Police Department reports the arrest of 41-year-old Candace O. Jones on charges of possession of methamphetamine and reckless driving.   The arrest happened approximately 11:59 a.m. Friday following a traffic stop in the parking lot of Sparta Center.

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Washington Democrats Put Americans Last Every Time

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By Jason Smith, member of Congress Since President Trump was elected, Washington Democrats have stood opposed to his agenda. They voted against the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which delivered no taxes on tips, no taxes on overtime, no taxes on Social Security, an expanded child tax credit and standard deduction, tax relief for small businesses,

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Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The minutes of the August 25th meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Parks and Recreation Commission meeting have been released.   Ste. Genevieve Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting MinutesAugust 25, 20256:30 p.m. City Hall at 165 S. Fourth St     Meeting called order at 6:30 p.m. by Gary Roth.   Roll Call:

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