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Hawley secures wins for Missouri in Senate Defense Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) issued the following statement on the passage of the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY2026 NDAA): “Tonight the Senate has adopted my legislation protecting Ft. Leonard Wood’s vital hospital from being downgraded or closed. This is a huge win for Missouri. The defense bill passed tonight […]

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Governor Pritzker and ISAC congratulate schools for excellence in financial aid application completion

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CHICAGO –The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, is proud to announce the 2025-26 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence awardees, honoring Illinois high schools that demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to student success by achieving high financial aid application completion rates. These schools have gone above and beyond

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Formation of a Ladies Auxiliary for the Bloomsdale Knights of Columbus Council 1848

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STE. GENEVIEVE – So many women in our community support the Bloomsdale Knights of Columbus Council in their efforts to help those in need, strengthen families and communities, and inspiring deeper commitment to Christ and one’s nation.     Laurie Fallert (President) – Chris Carron (Grand Knight)   The council’s Grand Knight, Chris Carron, realized

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Chester Grade School ‘HIVE’ awards presented

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27 students are recognized for demonstrating Respect, Responsibility, Safety, and/or Empathy By Jim Beers CHESTER – On Friday October 10, 2025, Chester Grade School presented its 3rd set of “HIVE” awards for the 2025-2026 school year. These awards are presented twice each month throughout the year and students in grades Kindergarten through 8th Grade are

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Chester CUSD 139 Board of Education meets Wednesday

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CHESTER – The Chester School District Board of Education will meet in executive and regular sessions Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in the Chester Early Childhood Center located at 2319 Old Plank Road, Chester, Ill.   The tentative agenda for the meeting:   Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 p.m.   Executive Session            

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Celebrate fall colors at Illinois Beach State Park Fall Nature Fest Oct. 18

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites visitors to experience the sights, sounds and colors of the season at the Fall Nature Fest at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion on Saturday, Oct. 18.   This free, family-friendly event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. will feature guided hikes, interactive exhibits, outdoor recreation,

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Bryant’s Bulletin: October 8, 2025

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By Terri Bryant, Illinois State Senator MURPHYSBORO – Illinois State Senator Terri Bryant has released her latest bulletin. Major Road and Bridge Investments Coming to the 58th District The 58th Senate District will see significant transportation investments in 2026, thanks to projects included in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program. In 2026, more than $107

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Bailey Schneider, an MU junior and 2025 Missouri State Fair queen, sees herself as an advocate for agriculture

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By Curt Wohleber COLUMBIA, Mo. – You might say that 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen Bailey Schneider has royal blood: Three of her cousins were also state fair queens.     Yet it still came as a shock when she heard that the crown would go to her. “Going into the competition, I wasn’t expecting

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Attorney General Hanaway issues statement on St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following statement regarding the quo warranto case seeking to remove St. Louis City Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.    “A sheriff who is charged with retaliating against witnesses and confined to his home cannot possibly lead a functioning law-enforcement agency,” said Attorney General Hanaway. “The

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