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Illinois joins lawsuit to force federal government not to pause SNAP benefits

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By BEN SZALINSKI, Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois joined 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over plans to stop funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Saturday as the federal government shutdown continues. About 1.9 million people in Illinois, and about 42 million people across the country, […]

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Submitted article PERRYVILLE – Beta Lambda chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met on October 14, 2025 at the Catalyst Center with the theme Move Forward in Greatness.    The hostesses were Dana Hogard, Robyn Lukefahr, Julie Robles and Lisa Vinton Rush.   Michael-Ann Kellerman, Tammie Lukefahr, and Janet Schuessler provided hospitality.     Thirty-one women answered

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Sophie Martin of Perryville crowned 2025 SEMO Woman of the Year

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CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — Sophie Martin of Perryville, Missouri, was crowned SEMO’s 2025 Woman of the Year at halftime of the Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 18. Sophie Martin with SEMO President Dr. Brad Hodson   The Woman of the Year award honors an exceptional student leader at SEMO who demonstrates academic excellence, campus

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SIU University Honors, Craft Shop host pumpkin carving for Dome Glow

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Sharpen your creative skills as Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s University Honors Program and the SIU Craft Shop host a free pumpkin carving session on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The finished projects will then be part of the third annual Jon Davey Memorial Dome Glow on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov.

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Public forum on community center transition to YMCA tonight

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Commission will hold a second public forum regarding the transition to YMCA management this evening at 6 p.m. at the Progress Sports Complex at 21390 Highway 32, Ste. Genevieve.   The three commissioners will be on hand along with Matt Clark, district vice president and acting executive director,

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Prospective students invited to SIU’s Open House on Nov. 7

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale invites high school students, prospective transfer students and their families to the next Open House from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7.     The free event, based at the Student Center, attracts hundreds of people. It includes a chance to meet with representatives

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