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Professor Sharp returns to his alma mater to make a large donation and awaken fond memories

NEW YORK, N.Y. – James Franklin Sharp grew up in Chester, Illinois, and now lives and works in New York City.   But, he returned recently to his alma mater, SIU-Carbondale, to be honored for his $1 million gift to the university’s museum, the latest in a series of gifts he has made to the […]

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report of arrests and incidents.   42-year-old Brouk Jansen of Perryville was cited for driving while suspended following a traffic stop at 12:45 p.m. on October 12th in the 100 block of Magnolia Street near West Ste. Marie Street.   Police were notified October 25th

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Gov. Pritzker celebrates Fermilab’s new superconducting quantum materials and system centers garage

CHICAGO — On Monday, Illinois Governor Pritzker joined international dignitaries and ambassadors, leaders at the Department of Energy and local universities, and other elected officials to celebrate the opening of Fermilab’s new Superconducting Quantum Materials and System Centers (SQMSC) Garage. The SQMSC Garage is one of the five Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science Research

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COS LHS FFA attends National FFA Conventon

EVANSVILLE — Five members of Christ Our Savior FFA attended the 96th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.     Members who attended were: Alyssa Heimann, Christine Liefer, Brianna Brake, Charlie Rahlfs and Isaac Luebkemann.   The members attended sessions, workshops and the expo.   The keynote speaker for the opening session was Juan Bendaña.

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MDC Shooting Range Complex in Dunklin County now open

CAMPBELL, Mo. – Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the City of Campbell’s combined vision from 2016 has become reality – City of Campbell Shooting Range Complex in Dunklin County is now open.   The project began following a request from the city’s then-mayor Raymond Gunter, who approached the Department, according to MDC Hunter Education & Shooting

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Illinois Joining Forces launches Operation Connect-A-Vet to empower friends and families to link veterans with resources

ILLINOIS – As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season draws near, Illinois Joining Forces is proud to unveil its latest initiative, Operation Connect-A-Vet as part of Operation Connect Illinois CARES. This initiative is designed to ensure that every Veteran feels connected. “As we approach Veterans Day, we must remember the sacrifices made by veterans

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Governor Parson announces forthcoming book ‘No Turnin’ Back’

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that a forthcoming book about his life titled No Turnin’ Back will be released March 2024. The commemorative biography will detail the life of Michael L. Parson, Missouri’s 57th Governor nicknamed “G57.” More information can be found at https://www.safeordering.com/G57.   “While this book may be a

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Gov. Pritzker, IDPH announce $3.5M to boost mental health services for youth across Illinois

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today that the State of Illinois has awarded $3.5 million in funding to 19 different applicants across the state to support post-pandemic child and adolescent health. The size of the grants ranges from $92,000 to $200,000. The new round of grants

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