SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- As Halloween approaches, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges everyone to celebrate safely and keep fire hazards in mind while enjoying the season’s festivities. Decorations, costumes, and candles all add to the fun, but they can also increase the risk of fire and injuries if not handled carefully. According […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports two traffic crashes in the 5 o’clock hour Tuesday afternoon. The first crash happened about 5:05 p.m. on Highway 61 in Cape Girardeau County. An eight-year-old girl was the only one hurt in the accident. She had minor injuries and was taken to Mercy
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — WIC benefits will be available for redemption in Missouri into November. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, administered in Missouri by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and federally funded by the USDA, Food and Nutrition Service, with funds appropriated in the federal government
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’ leading small business advocacy organization, opposes SB 25, the General Assembly’s massive energy omnibus bill. “Main Street businesses are taking it on the chin from high energy prices,” said NFIB Illinois State Director Noah Finley. “Unfortunately, SB 25, instead of providing meaningful relief, is chock-a-block full
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CARBBONDALE – To honor SIU and Southern Illinois veterans who served their country in the U.S. armed forces, the City of Carbondale and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will recognize Veterans Day on Nov. 11 at the flagpole at South Normal Avenue and West Grand Avenue on the SIU campus. The 11 a.m. ceremony will include
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CHESTER – The City of Chester has announced the hours for Trick or Treating Friday evening. Generally, the hours are 5-8 p.m. The announcement did not include age limits. Several Chester businesses will be welcoming trick or treaters as well. Three Springs Senior Living & Rehabilitation has treats ready for everyone! Dominos will also be handing
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By Keri McCrorey, CCAP Executive Director PARK HILLS – East Missouri Action Agency would like to let our communities and customers know that we are closely monitoring the current situation surrounding the government shut down and the impact to EMAA’s programs and services. We know there have been questions and concerns as to whether
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ST. MARY – The minutes of the Thursday, October 23rd meeting of the St. Mary Board of Aldermen have been released. The video of the meeting is available here: https://youtu.be/9E3yWIG_yq0?si=EsIbwUSfEpUpzWV8 THE CITY OF ST. MARY, MISSOURI Board of Alderman Meeting Thursday, October 23, 2025 6:00 PM Be it Remembered: A regular meeting of the St.
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A lecture by internationally known mixed media sculptor Joseph Bigley is part of this year’s free, annual fall cast iron pour activities by students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design sculpture program. The annual fall iron pour hosted by SIU Carbondale’s School of Art and
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STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – Recently, the eighth grade students at Ste. Genevieve Middle School participated in their annual Career Week. The students met and engaged with area representatives from local businesses, organizations and colleges and universities. They participated in career exploration, trade school programs, high school and college, guest speakers, and a trip
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