Dear Editor The political landscape has been so tumultuous lately, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the developments. Actions by the current administration, political parties, state governments, and politically motivated groups constantly make headlines. What used to be a daily news cycle now seems to be hourly. There are so many news outlets, […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Independence Day holiday to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Thursday, July 3, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 6. The following lane closures will remain in
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JONESBORO, ARK. – An Arkansas State University student from Bloomsdale has completed degree requirements to receive her Master of Science Degree in Nursing during Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. She is Jill Marie Basler. Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe shared the following updates on the State of Missouri’s support for communities recovering from the severe weather and flooding that has affected much of the state in 2025. “Our state team members have done an outstanding job this year, working shoulder to shoulder with local counterparts to aid
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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday, July 8. The tentative agenda for the meeting: (The minutes of the previous meeting will follow the agtenda for the next meeting.) Parks And Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4:30 P.M., Breezy
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri state parks and historic sites have many activities planned throughout the lake area. Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, at 9:30 a.m. – Children’s Story Time at Ha Ha Tonka State Park.Join park team members every Thursday morning at the park visitor center at 1491 State Road D in
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ster. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its report of arrests and incidents for the week ending June 27th. Arrested Person: 11 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 1 Assault: 1 Assist Other Agency: Animal Control: 18 Bomb Threat
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission meeting minutes have been released. SG COUNTY MINUTES 070225
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ST. MARY – The city of St. Mary has issued the following request for qualifications:
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Illinois Department of Human Services integrates divisions to improve outcomes and access, promoting recovery and wellness for all Illinoisans CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker has announced that the newly formed Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has officially begun operations. Housed in the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the new division integrates the former
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