URBANA — Forty emerging, public policy leaders from across Illinois have been selected to be part of the 10th annual Edgar Fellows Program and will gather in Champaign August 7…

Red Bud…As part of an ongoing effort to reach seniors in the community, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) and State Senator Terri Bryant will host a free senior health…

Eight Children in Eight Months Eight children have died since December while cases of neglect or abuse were under investigation by the Department of Children and Family Services. The DCFS director…

SIKESTON—Work to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge will soon get underway. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route…

Illinois Pays Out $2 Billion in Fraudulent Claims Fraudsters stole more than half the money paid out by the state from a special pandemic unemployment fund, pilfering nearly $2 billion…

The area is experiencing record high temperatures. You should know that if you spend a few hours each day in air conditioning it can help prevent or reduce heat-related illness….

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Illinois is one of ten U.S. States currently sitting at gas rates of over $5/gallon. The dismal news, already familiar to many motorists, was made…

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a community briefing to discuss future plans to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River will be replaced using the…

Pritzker Releases Two Convicted Murderers Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) voted to release two convicted murderers, prompting renewed calls from House…

I would like to thank David Houston for introducing me to all of the dedicated members of the Backstoppers organization. It is my honor to welcome Perry County Illinois Backstopper’s…