DU QUOIN, IL – In an effort to pay tribute to the legacy and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Drew M. Uhles, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) hosted a ceremony Saturday, September 14 in Du Quoin to officially name a section of Route 51 as the LCpl. Drew M. […]
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CARBONDALE, Ill. — Samuel Freedman, an award-winning author and journalist, will visit Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and present a lecture on civil rights and presidential politics in America on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Freedman will present “When Civil Rights Won the House: Harry Truman, Hubert Humphrey, A. Philip Randolph and the
RED BUD, Ill. – Illinois State Representative David Friess is hosting a FREE Shred Event on Saturday, September 21st, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at Sparta City Hall, located at 114 W. Jackson Street in Sparta. Rep. Friess encourages all residents to take advantage of this service. “Protecting your
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DU QUOIN, ILL. – Illinois State Representative David Friess extends his heartfelt congratulations to the organizers, participants, and visitors of the 2024 Du Quoin State Fair, which recently concluded its 11-day run with resounding success. The Fair, which began with a parade on Friday, August 23, showcased the best of Southern Illinois. “The Du Quoin State Fair
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RED BUD, Ill. – Last week, Illinois State Representative David Friess visited schools in his district to distribute State of Illinois coloring books to 4th and 5th grade students. While there, Rep. Friess also taught the students about the role of a State Representative and everything they do. This was followed by a question and answer session
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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Entrepreneurs can enter the Southern Illinois 2024 Business Plan Competition with a comprehensive business plan and a compelling 90-second pitch for a chance to win a portion of more than $20,000 cash and in-kind services to propel their businesses forward, thanks to Regions Bank, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and other
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CHESTER – The tentative agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Chester City Council has been released. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. and follows the Cemetery and Finance Committee meeting which begins at 5:30 p.m. CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA September 16, 2024 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
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CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce is planning the 27th annual four-person golf scramble at the Chester Country Club. We would like to offer businesses the opportunity to advertise through a hole sponsorship. The tournament will be held Friday, October 18th 2024, at 9 a.m. Your hole sponsorship will include a sign on
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda September 19, 2024 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Brenda Owen Treasurer’s Report Linda Rader Public Petitions
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CHESTER, Ill. – The 175-year-old St. John Lutheran Church and School will be replacing its school building and church office according to plans to be announced in a meeting Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. The meeting will include a lunch and refreshments. The meeting was announced in a Facebook post by Dr.
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