OAK LAWN – On the day before Veterans Day, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs returned a lost Purple Heart medal to the niece of a World War II veteran who was injured while fighting in France and Germany. Frerichs reunited Army Rifleman James R. Bennett’s medal with niece Patti Knies during a ceremony at VFW […]
STE. GENEVIEVE – Fr. Greg Klump, who served as associate pastor Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church from 2009-2018, will be returning to Ste. Genevieve this coming Sunday November 16th for a book signing event to be held at 11:30 at the DuBourg Center located at 305 Merchant Street. Fr. Greg published his first work this
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CHESTER – Chester High School hosted a Red Cross blood drive Thursday, Nov. 6. Donors provided 35 usable pints of blood. Fourteen of the donors were giving for the very first time. CHS student Ryker Hoffman donates blood at the Fall Blood Drive at Chester High School. The event was sponsored by the
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Approximately 40 veterans and family members enjoy a morning of recognition, music and tribute By Jim Beers CHESTER – Monday morning, November 10, Chester Grade School faculty, students, and staff honored local veterans at their annual Veteran’s Day breakfast and school-wide assembly. The event began at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast in the
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CHESTER – The Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market was held Wednesday, October 22. Chester High School volunteers pose for a photo at the end of the October 22, 2025, Chester Area Christian Food Pantry Mobile Market. (Left to right) Amy Miller, CHS Teacher, Leslie Asbury, Mackenzie Deimund, Peyton Dixon, Brookelynn McClain,
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STE. GENEVIEVE – Bloomsdale Elementary Kindergarteners took to the runway for their second annual ABC Fashion Show on Friday, Nov. 7, in the school gymnasium. After spending the past few months learning all 26 uppercase and lowercase letters and their sounds, students celebrated their hard work in style! Each kindergartener created a special
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The Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met on November 4, 2025 with the theme Move Forward in Compassion. President Glenda Gremaud called the meeting to order and thanked the hostesses Delores Conrad, Stacey Littleton, Tammie Lukefahr and Janet Schuessler as well as the hospitality committee Hayley Kasten and Kathe Ramsey. The program was
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94 campers enjoy 2025 CHS Dance Team Camp By Jim Beers CHESTER – The annual Chester High School Dance Camp was a huge success! The 2025 event took place Tuesday through Friday September 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th. Campers received instruction Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 23-15, and performed Friday September 26 at
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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON. D.C – For more than a month, the federal government has been shut down because Washington Democrats continue to use the American people’s pain as leverage to appease their radical base – demanding $1.5 trillion in new spending, taxpayer funded health care for illegal immigrants, and cuts to
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The following Valle Catholic Middle School students excelled during the first quarter in academic achievements: 6th Grade High Honors Miles Woodward, Beckett Wehner, Colby Kutz, Reese Jokerst, Emma Henderson, Annabelle Grass, Jase Lipp, Finley Frost, Isla Baumann, Kenzie Gegg, Makenna Williams, Stella Meyer, Cal Kertz, Owen Naeger, Aleigha DeGenova 6th
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