by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — This is your chance to explore for free the myriad equipment, facilities and services the Student Recreation Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale has to offer. Everyone is welcome at Community Day 2025, set for 1-5 p.m. Jan. 12. Although everyone is welcome to attend at no cost, children age 17 and […]
PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports of arrests and incidents. Arrested was: 24-year-old McKenzie B. Rayburn of Perryville was cited for DWI. According to the police Rayburn was cited after police were called to a vehicle parked in the middle of Mo Route AC near Highway 51 at
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring a large event of waterfowl mortality at numerous locations throughout Illinois. Test results received so far indicate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the cause. The public is reminded to not handle or attempt to capture waterfowl or other wild birds displaying signs of
PERRYVILLE – There has been another filing for the Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education. Alexandria Lueders filed Thursday. Lueders joins incumbent Dominic Blythe, who filed earlier. The second incumbent whose term expires in April is Richard Dix. Filing ends December 31st. The General Municipal Election will be
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SPRINGFIELD – The new year means that some new protections will be taking effect in Illinois workplaces starting January 1, 2025. Workers will be getting a raise as the minimum wage increases by $1 per hour from $14 to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $9 per hour and youth workers (under
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CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $1.5 billion in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen power grid reliability and support the ongoing electrification of the state’s power system. The decision cut the utility’s proposed $2.0 billion in spending by approximately 25
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SIKESTON—Route A in Ste. Genevieve County will be closed as contractor crews perform railroad crossing maintenance. This section of roadway is located from Zell Road to Lime Kiln Road near Ste. Genevieve, Missouri. Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 a.m. with anticipated completion on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to protect Missourians’ property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has directed a letter to President Biden’s Department of Energy urging them to halt their $4.9 billion loan to aid the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners. Attorney
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JEFFERSON CITY – TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, has announced that it will expand in Perryville, investing approximately $97 million over the next three years. The announcement comes following Governor Mike Parson’s Trade Mission to Japan last year. The company’s expansion includes a commitment to maintain at least 1,600 full-time jobs, with benefits, in Perryville.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Brad Christ today announced his slate of bills for the 2025 legislative session, focusing on public safety, economic growth, and consumer protection. The comprehensive legislative agenda reflects Rep. Christ’s commitment to addressing critical issues impacting Missouri residents. “These bills represent solutions to some of the most pressing challenges
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