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Illinois House Minority Leader says New Year must bring a new direction focused on affordability, safety, and opportunity

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, […]

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri kicks off cookie season

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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Everyone is invited to explore SIU’s Rec Center during Jan. 11 Community Day

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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District 32 to hold Community Engagement Meeting on Rebuilding PHS

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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Attorney General warns Missourians of investment scams

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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Perryville Police Department reports arrests and incidents

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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New law protects workers who document violence using work devices

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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