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Filing begins for Perryville municipal and school election

STE. GENEVIEVE–Tuesday was the first day for candidates who wish to run for Perryville city offices or the Perry County School District Board of Education to place their names on the ballot.   The terms of three members of the Perryville Board of Aldermen will expire in April: Seth Amschler, Doug Martin and Dave Schumer. […]

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Chester High School has five Illinois State Scholars for the 2024-25 school year

Honorees include Nico DeGuzman, Will Welge, Jack Heffernan, Whitney Sulser, and Rylie Conley By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER – Chester High School Principal Jeremy Blechle and School Counselor, Casey Hawkins, are pleased to announce that five students from the Chester High School graduating Class of 2025 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars.  Those

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Altenburg School District and Southeast Missouri State University join forces to advance educational opportunities for local educators

CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Altenburg School District is partnering with Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) through the innovative SEMO Educators Advantage program. This collaboration opens new doors for Altenburg faculty and staff by providing access to academic growth and professional development opportunities while reaffirming SEMO’s dedication to strengthening educational opportunities across Southeast Missouri and supporting

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Smith Statement on Reappointment as Ways & Means Chairman for 119th Congress

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (Mo.) issued the following statement after being reappointed by the Republican Steering Committee to continue serving as Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress:   “We have before us a tremendous opportunity and a responsibility to deliver for working families and small businesses across America who are crying

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Nine days remain in Rep. Friess’ Christmas Toy Drive!

RED BUD – State Representative David Friess’ Christmas Toy Drive is now in full swing and it continues until December 18th. Your generosity in previous years has brought joy to countless children in our community. “You can create Christmas magic in the life of a child in need this Christmas season!” Rep. Friess said. “Every

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IML Releases Volume 9 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield, has released Volume 9 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. The academic journal addresses critical issues Illinois and its municipalities are facing.   This volume of the Journal includes articles that address municipal fiscal distress, the role of pandemic relief funding, burnout among emergency

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