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Let’s Cook! – July 17, 2025
Recently I tried a new recipe “Alfredo Shrimp Scampi Dump Dinner”, and I was blown away by how easy it was to make and just how good it was! I’m talking about “I’ll make this for company” good!
Read MorePlan for a healthy lawn
By Andrew Holsinger The summer can bring out the best of the lawn as far as enjoyment goes. Building a better lawn during the heat of summer is a tough task. While grasses may seem like they thrive in the summer season, so do the weeds if they haven’t been inspected for earlier in the…
Read MoreIllinois Climbs to #13 in CNBC’s Top States for Business, Marking Historic High
CNBC today released its 2025 Top States for Business rankings, with Illinois earning the 13th best state for business—its highest position ever and a significant rise from 30th place in 2019. The climb highlights Gov. Pritzker’s leadership to grow the Illinois economy and make it the best state to do business, get an education, and…
Read MoreSCOTT: Former Winchester EMS employee and board member faces theft and wire fraud charges
By Steven Spencer Scott County State’s Attorney, Ricard Crews, filed several charges and issued an arrest warrant last week for former Winchester EMS employee and board member Jennifer McMillen. State’s Attorney Crews announced the 16 charges, which include nine counts of theft, that are alleged to have been committed against the WInchester EMS between August…
Read MoreWinchester home to the Father of Modern Dentistry
By Carmen Ensinger Some might call it ironic that Winchester’s Old School Museum is located in, wait for it, an old school house. But when one stops to think about it, it couldn’t be located in a better building. A school house is known as an institution of learning and, for all intents and purposes,…
Read MoreMid-America Port Commission elects new officers
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE The Mid-America Port Commission elected new officers at its July 14 meeting in Canton, Mo. Douglas Aeilts, CEO and General Manager of the Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative was elected Chairman. The cooperative supplies the power for rural electric cooperatives in Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa. Mr. Aeilts most recently served as…
Read MoreWinchester discusses little league facilities at Coultas property
By Carmen Ensinger At the July meeting of the Winchester City Council meeting, Paul Sansone, a parent and resident of Winchester, brought up to the council the need for more little league facilities in the community. “I am newer in town, but one of the first things I noticed is that we have a problem…
Read MoreDuncan: More work to be done for increased trade
By BRIAN DUNCAN Illinois Farm Bureau Illinois Farm Bureau has long championed new and diverse market opportunities while fighting to eliminate trade barriers that hinder the agricultural economy of Illinois and the nation. Illinois farmers rely on access to foreign markets to sell their products — from corn, soybeans, ethanol, beef, pork and more. With…
Read MoreGreat Rivers Choral Society celebrates 25th Anniversary
Since 2001 Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS) has brought the joy of music to the Riverbend community. This group of people who enjoy singing came together with a goal of fostering music education and appreciation. It has continued through 25 years of singing, love, laughter, and a community of music loving people. It is an…
Read MoreFeds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant Mike McClain
By Hannah Meisel Capitol News Illinois Federal prosecutors are recommending nearly six years in prison for ex-Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, the longtime friend and advisor of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. McClain was the marquee defendant in the 2023 “ComEd Four” trial, which ended in across-the-board bribery convictions for former lobbyists and executives of…
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