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Governor Pritzker announces $4.4 Million available for tourism programs

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CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $4.4 million is available in tourism funding through three grant programs: the Tourism Attraction Grant Program ($1.8 million), the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($600,000) and the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2 million). Eligible entities can apply […]

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ ‘United We Lead Gala’ was a great success

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GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) held their annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 12 in Edwardsville, Illinois. Thanks to the generous support of the community, the event raised nearly $110,000 for the organization.     The United We Lead Gala, themed “Building a Sweeter Future” in 2025, brings

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Chester Mobile Market held September 24th

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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Mobile Market was held Wednesday, September 24th     Students from Amy Miller’s Class at Chester High School volunteered Wednesday September 24 at the Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. Mrs. Miller’s Class volunteers several times a year at this event, and the students are excellent workers. Pictured

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Celebrate Davies Hall’s 100-year legacy at SIU on Oct. 24

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — With an afternoon of special activities on Oct. 24, Southern Illinois University Carbondale will celebrate the centennial of Davies Hall, named for Dorothy Davies, founder of SIU women’s college athletics.   The Davies Centennial Celebration is set for noon-2 p.m. at Davies Hall, and special invited guests include alumni from Saluki

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Attorney General Hanaway wins key court ruling clearing path for Amendment 3 Ballot Language

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that the Cole County Circuit Court entered final judgment in Fitz-James v. Hoskins, delivering a complete legal victory for the State of Missouri and clearing the way for HJR 73 to move forward to the ballot as Amendment 3. “This ruling represents a sweeping victory for

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Attorney General Hanaway secures major court victory upholding Missouri’s parental consent laws

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced a major court victory after the Jackson County Circuit Court dismissed in full a lawsuit brought by an organization called “Right By You,” which sought to strike down Missouri’s longstanding parental consent laws protecting minors from secret abortion procedures. “This ruling reaffirms Missouri’s authority to

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A Lesson in Language, Culture, and Kindness

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STE. GENEVIEVE – In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish teacher Mrs. Teresa Caba and several of her students visited Mrs. Sara Roth’s second grade class to share lessons in language and culture.     The older students taught the younger Dragons a few Spanish words and phrases, helping them practice basic greetings and vocabulary.

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20 Missourians named 2025 Most Engaged Neighbors

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Twenty Missouri residents have been honored as the state’s Most Engaged Neighbors for 2025. These awards highlight everyday Missourians whose commitment to their neighborhoods strengthens community bonds and creates belonging.   The recognition is part of Missouri Good Neighbor Week, celebrated annually from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. The initiative, led by

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