CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda April 16, 2026 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s […]
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Public safety support includes local communities JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Millions of visitors travel to Missouri’s 93 state parks and historic sites every year for recreation and serenity. A specialized team of professionals works hard to keep those parks safe and protected. Missouri state park rangers serve a challenging, unique dual role, combining law enforcement with
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman will discuss the battle against online child exploitation during a lecture at the SIU Simmons Law School on Thursday, April 16. Coleman will present “Online Child Exploitation and Efforts to Combat this Growing Threat” at 5:30 p.m. in the Hiram H. Lesar Building’s auditorium.
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Saluki Con 2026 is coming to Southern Illinois University Carbondale April 17-19. You won’t want to miss this weekend filled with celebrity guest stars, gaming, virtual reality, contests, esports and so much more – including a variety of all-new cosplay events along with the popular cosplay contest. Saluki Con is
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SOUTHEAST MISSOURI – A retired educator has announced he is running for the Republican nomination for Eighth District Congressman from Missouri. Gordon Heslop says he spent most of the last 20 years on the Accounting faculty at East Texas A&M University. He has degrees: Doctor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Laws with Honours, Master of
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CHESTER, IL – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests: Arrested were: Stav Burdeinik 28, Homeless, arrested April 7, 2026 by Steeleville Police for criminal trespass to residence. Charges dismissed. Released. Phillip D. Galster 41, Chester, arrested April 7, 2026 by Chester Police on a Perry County MO warrant
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 46-year-old Jennifer Laux of Perryville was taken into custody on Perryville warrants at 2:45 p.m. April 7th in the 1300 block of North Moulton Street. 34-year-old Zachary C. Wolk of Perryville was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic
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The Missouri Bar If you were in the hospital and couldn’t speak, who would be your voice? Would they know what your health care wishes are? No one likes talking about death or end-of-life matters, but on April 16, The Missouri Bar is encouraging individuals to do just that as part of National Healthcare Decisions Day.
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ST. LOUIS – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, congratulates the following employees who were recognized for their actions at the annual Patrol Awards ceremony on April 11, 2026. This year’s awards ceremony took place at the Ameristar Casino in St. Louis, MO. The Fred M. Mills MASTERS Public
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri State Parks will hold its biannual Missouri Trails Advisory Board Meeting beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026. The meeting will be held at Jefferson Landing State Historic Site, 100 Jefferson St., Jefferson City. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include a discussion of the 2026
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