SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to remind motorists that the most important gift they can give to friends and family is their safe arrival. During this busy travel time, law enforcement will be increasing its lifesaving efforts […]
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SPRINGFIELD — At approximately 11:20 a.m., the Illinois Emergency Management Agency was made aware of a large noise and shaking felt by many residents throughout central Illinois. This kicked off an immediate collaboration between federal, state and local officials to identify the impact and source of the incident. Upon further review, it was determined that
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EVANSVILLE — Christ Our Savior Lutheran High school held a Christmas coloring contest for the four Lutheran feeder schools. The contest was for children in kindergarten through the fourth grade. The winners from St. Mark’s Lutheran in Steeleville first grader Lillian Cole, 2nd place; third grader Tonya Harrison, 1st place; fourth grader Caroline Helmers, 1st
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RED BUD — ComWell Executive Director Shea Haury joined IABH members as advocates before the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health Committee regarding workforce shortages that directly impact local services. Top, Shea Haury, bottom listed left to right is CEO Jud Deloss, Joel Johnson and Tom Britton. Senator Laura Fine (D-9th District, Glenview), Chair
By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — The 2021 Chester School District No. 139 Christmas Gift Program made Christmas a lot better for 103 children in Chester. The effort has been ongoing for at least two decades in one form or another and has continued to grow the past decade. Cindy Ponder, School
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SPRINGFIELD – The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar on Saturday, January 1, 2022. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Minimum wage workers are being encouraged to keep a close eye on their paychecks in the new year. Any time worked in 2022 must reflect the new
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SPRINGFIELD – Jon Meacham, historical biography author and widely-known television commentator, will be the featured speaker at the annual Abraham Lincoln Association (ALA) Birthday Banquet on Saturday, February 12 in Springfield. Three renowned Lincoln authors and historians will highlight the Benjamin P. Thomas Symposium on February 12, which will feature discussions on Lincoln and
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CHESTER — Another big jump in COVID-19 cases in Randolph County, Illinois. The county’s health departments reports 42 new cases since its previous report, issued Friday. That brings the total number of active cases in the county to 99. One patient is hospitalized. The death toll stands at 103 in Randolph County.
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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests. Arrested were: Alecia M. Galle 34, Marissa, arrested December 14, 2021 by Steeleville Police for unlawful possession of meth and obstructing justice. Lee A. Fosnock 41, Steeleville, arrested December 14, 2021 by Steeleville Police on a St Clair
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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer CHESTER — Thursday December 2 was a festive night at the 2021 Chester Grade School Junior High Christmas Concert. Sue Colonel, Band Director and Steve Colonel, Choir Director were excited to return to “live” performances and students, parents and family members were ready to experience “live” entertainment. The Chester
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