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Regulation Changes for Portable Tree stands and Trail Cameras on Rivers Project Property
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, is announcing a policy change regarding the use of portable tree stands, ground blinds, and trail cameras on Rivers Project property. Hunters will now be permitted to temporarily place such equipment on public lands throughout the duration of the Missouri and Illinois deer seasons. Portable hunting…
Read MoreLet’s Cook! – August 14, 2025
With school starting soon, there are many parents struggling to come up with interesting sack lunches. Kids can get tired of the same old lunch every day, or parents may want healthier lunches that will actually get eaten. So, I am asking for any suggestions for school lunches to share with my readers. Please send…
Read MoreGreenfield celebrates Triennial Homecoming
The Greenfield Triennial Homecoming provided three days of fun and excitement for people of all ages. The event began on Thursday with the annual parade. Friday night saw the ever-popular Miss Greenfield Pageant with Veterans Park packed to see who the new royalty would be. Saturday saw the day starting early with the Tiger Tromp…
Read MoreRiver County News consolidating papers into one publication
By Steven Spencer Better Newspapers, Inc. and River County News is announcing that we will be undergoing a rebrand as we consolidate our five weekly papers into one weekly publication. The Calhoun News-Herald, Jersey County Journal, Greene Prairie Press, Pike Press and Scott County Times will be combined into one larger weekly newspaper titled River…
Read MoreTent Revival set for next month in Otterville
By Steven Spencer Otterville Baptist Church will be hosting a tent revival on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the historical Hamilton Primary School. The tent revival will feature Otterville native Sonny Renken, and retired Sandy Creek Associational Missionary Richard Nations as featured speakers as the revival sets out to make a difference in…
Read MoreExpansion underway at Prairie Farms in southern Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Big plans are unfolding at Prairie Farms this year to benefit farmer members and employees while strengthening the brand. CEO Matt McClelland recently shared progress updates with FarmWeek and the RFD Radio Network. Headquarters renovation Construction is underway at Prairie Farms’ headquarters in Edwardsville. Once complete, the company will have a…
Read MorePollination issues add to crop concerns around Illinois
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Recent rounds of “million-dollar rains” helped crops in many areas deal with the stress of heat indices in excess of 100 degrees. But the crops are far from made as issues ranging from poor pollination to disease pressure threaten to take the top end off yield potential. The portion of the…
Read MoreThe Southern Illinois Coffee Trail Returns for 2025 Season
The beloved Southern Illinois Coffee Trail is back and brewing for its fourth year! From August 1 through December 31, 2025, coffee lovers are invited to hit the road and explore 64 locally owned cafés and coffee shops across scenic Southern Illinois. “The Southern Illinois Coffee Trail continues to grow each year, and we’re proud…
Read MoreJudge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
By Hannah Meisel Capitol News Illinois A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out. Madigan is scheduled to report to prison on Oct. 13, though the federal Bureau…
Read MoreDHS Secretary Noem defends ICE tactics in second Illinois visit
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made her second visit of the year to Illinois on Friday to condemn the state’s immigration laws and defend the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. At a news conference in west suburban Lombard, Noem highlighted four individuals arrested in Illinois and deported…
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