SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois heads into a new year and a new legislative session, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie is calling for a clear change in direction, one focused on affordability, public safety, and job-creating infrastructure. McCombie says her call for change reflects what Illinois families are experiencing every day: rising costs, safety concerns, […]
ST. LOUIS, MO — Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri have officially kicked off the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie® season as Girl Scouts across the region participate in the largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world. Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri invites the community to support their favorite cookies and invest in the remarkable
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — If you’ve ever wondered what all Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Student Recreation Center has to offer, here’s your chance to find out. Community Day at the Rec includes access to cardio equipment and weight rooms. (SIU Carbondale photo) Everyone is welcome at the Community Day at the Rec, set for 1-4 p.m.
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District 32 Board of Education will hold a Community Engagement Open House on Saturday, Jan. 17, to discuss plans for rebuilding Perryville High School. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Robinson Event Center, located at 2411 Walters Ln. Members of the District 32
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway is warning Missouri consumers of investment scams that deceive victims into investing money in fraudulent projects or fictitious assets. Securities scams targeting consumers may include pyramid or Ponzi schemes, high-yield investment fraud, “pump and dump” schemes, advance fee schemes, real estate investment fraud, and cryptocurrency scams. “Our
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Starla S. Balsom 33, Sparta, arrested December 30, 2025 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Perry County MO warrant for probation violation. Transported to Perry County MO. Freddie R. Brimmage 31, Chester, arrested January 1, 2026
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryille Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents. 38-year-old Emily Louise Killian of Perryville was cited for allowing a dog to run at large in the area of Huber Road and Parkview Drive Saturday, December 27. Tiffany Neeley-Coleman who is homeless was arrested Wednesday, December 24
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in a work session at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 8 in the Temporary Central Office at 519 N. Main Street, Perryville. AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Meeting – Work Session Thursday, January 8, 2026 Temporary
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and employees about a new amendment, Public Act 104-0171, to the Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA) which clarify that employees may use an employer-provided device to document or record evidence of violence affecting themselves and or their family. The amendment ensures that workers who use a
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PERRYVILLE — Two persons are running for the Perry County Hospital Board. They are the incumbent Patrick Naeger and newcomer Brenda Thurm Hopfer. The winning candidate will serve a five-year term. The election is April 7.
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