WATERLOO – The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old female. On July 21, 2025, at approximately 1:34 p.m., the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and Monroe County EMS were dispatched to 5925 State Route 3 in Waterloo, Illinois, for a medical emergency involving the girl. Within minutes, Monroe […]
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By Illinois State Representative David Friess RED BUD, Illinois – As we move through a busy season here in the 115th District, I’m reminded every day what an honor it is to serve as your State Representative! Whether it’s connecting with constituents at local events, tackling critical issues in Springfield, or working directly with community
St. Joseph’s Church in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois invites you to its Annual Picnic on Saturday, August 2. Enjoy the chicken dinner, bingo, picnic activities and more.
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CHESTER – The Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 Board of Education held a public hearing and regular meeting on June 17th. CHESTER COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.139 BOARD OF EDUCATION Public Hearing June 17, 2025 The Board of Education of Chester Community Unit School District No. 139 held a Public Hearing
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By David Friess, state representative RED BUD—As you may recall, in 2023, the Chester Covered Bridge suffered severe damage to both its exterior and interior. Since then, IDOT has made construction efforts a top priority. With this being a historical structure, the repairs had to be approved by the Illinois State Historical Society.
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SIKESTON—Route 51 will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance on the Chester Bridge over the Mississippi River. This section of roadway is located from County Road 946 near Claryville, Missouri to E Kaskaskia Street in Chester, Illinois. Weather permitting, work will take place
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CHESTER – The Mississippi Valley Art Guild is hosting a Meet the Artists Open House on Saturday, July 19, from 1- 4 pm at 611 State Street. Many of the art guild members will be demonstrating their talents such as woodworking, stained glass, jewelry design, along with painting using alcohol inks and acrylic paints. It’s
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ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves – especially in the face of summer challenges that can quickly cause blood and platelet reserves to drop. In
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday at 6 p.m. in regular session. The meeting will be held in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The tentative agenda for the meeting: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA July 21, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet in special session Monday at 5 p.m. at the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery and Finance Committee of the City
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