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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.   Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda June 19, 2025   Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross   Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen   Public Petitions & Correspondence             Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Linda Schafer Tourism-Brenda […]

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The lack of exercise is more pronounced among adults with disabilities than the general population, but a team of researchers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale is discovering that a simple game with low-cost prizes may offer solutions.     (Above) EDC clients walk and play the Step It Up

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–- State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) issued the following statement after former Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced in federal court for his role in sweeping corruption:   “Mike Madigan’s sentencing is a long overdue moment of accountability for the damage he did to Illinois. He spent decades consolidating power and enriching himself and his

MURPHYSBORO, IL –Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) released the following statement in response to a lawsuit seeking the removal of the Ten Commandments monument from the Jefferson County Courthouse lawn:   “As the State Senator representing Jefferson County, I strongly support keeping the Ten Commandments monument on the courthouse lawn. The principles represented by this