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Update to Rivers Project Master Plan Receives Final Approval
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District Commander has fully approved the revised “Rivers Project Master Plan” with accompanying “Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)” and “Environmental Assessment (EA)”. The River Project Master Plan is a conceptual document that guides public use and natural resource management of over 48,000 acres of federal lands…
Read MoreGood Growing: Keeled treehoppers, the bugs with bodyguards
By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator University of Illinois Extension If you take some time to look closely at a plant, chances are you’ll see a variety of different insects. Take sunflowers, for example: many different pollinators can be seen visiting the flowers, from bees and wasps to beetles, butterflies, and flies. Other insects can be…
Read MoreIllinois joins suit against Trump administration orders limiting gender-affirming care
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is joining a multi-state lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from limiting gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts district court by 17 states, argues an executive order signed in January by President Donald Trump that directs federal agencies to take “appropriate steps…
Read MorePaddlers take to the Mississippi for annual Firecracker Race
By Steven Spencer Paddlers will be gathering on the Mississippi River this weekend for the Mississippi River Water Trail’s annual Firecracker Race.
Read MoreGrain Belt’s $4.9 billion loan cancelled
By Carmen Ensinger Landowners in Greene, Scott and Jersey counties will be thrilled to learn that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) cancelled a $4.9 billion loan for the Grain Belt Express transmission line project.
Read MoreGreene Courthouse gets new flags donated
By Carmen Ensinger Walking into the Greene County Courthouse, when one reaches the rotunda, take a look up and notice the new addition – six flags donated by a Greene County resident.
Read MoreRoodhouse considers bringing back Haunted Hayride
By Carmen Ensinger At a recent Roodhouse City Council meeting, the council discussed bringing back the Haunted Hayride at the Roodhouse Rez.
Read MoreCarrollton woman’s photo chosen as winning entry in contest
By Carmen Ensinger State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is pleased to announce the second winning entry in his 100th District Photo Contest.
Read MorePritzker signs bill to implement mental health screenings in schools
By Ben Szalinski Illinois public school students could soon receive free mental health screenings each year. Gov. JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1560 Thursday, which would require the State Board of Education and a children’s behavioral health team within the governor’s office to develop procedures and make mental health materials available to school districts. The…
Read MoreROBIN WRITES: Small Town Supervision
I was enjoying a slice of pie, skimming the headlines in the paper, when my mouth fell open in astonishment: Well, get over it. I grew up in a small town. My every movement has been recorded since the day of my birth. Yes, it was intrusive. Yes, I sometimes hated it. But there was…
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