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At least one black bear spotted at multiple downstate Illinois sites
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The famous "Bear Down, Chicago Bears" fight song tells us the Bears are the pride and joy of Illinois—but actual, literal bears are scarce in the state.However, at least one bear has been spotted in downstate Illinois lately—and it was not Staley, the mascot for the human football-playing Bears of the NFL. This was the real thing.This week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources noted that North American black bears have established populations in Missouri and Wisconsin—and thus, bears sometimes come into Illinois during the summer months despite no resident populations in the state.Recently, bear sightings have been...
Organizers break ground for monument to honor life of Cape Girardeau businessman
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - A groundbreaking ceremony for a monument to honor the life of a Cape Girardeau businessman and community leader took place on Thursday morning, July 25. Leaders with the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri Department of Transportation and donors broke ground at the Lexington Roundabout to...
Rescheduled Welcome Back to School Party Set for August 3 in Jonesboro
Mark the calendars and prep the backpacks, because the Jim Huie Recreation Center's Welcome Back to School Party is now slated for a new date. Families in Jonesboro have a chance to kick off the new school year with festivities scheduled for Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., right at the heart of Clayton County.
The Chateau Girardeau names new VP of Health Services/Nursing Home Administrator
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) – The Chateau Girardeau named a new Vice President of Health Services/Nursing Home Administrator. Chelsie Reagan, PHR, SHRM-CP, LNHA, has been named Vice President of Health Services/Nursing Home Administrator of The Chateau Girardeau, effective immediately. Reagan has served as Interim Administrator since early June, having...
Jackson Homecomers kicks off Tuesday
JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - A popular event in southeast Missouri returns for its 116th year. Jackson Homecomers kicks off Tuesday night. “Come on down and have a good time,” Larry Koehler said. Koehler is the American Legion’s Chairman for the Jackson Homecomers. “You can get fair food, you...
Copper dome to be replaced on 1908 Cape County Courthouse
A rendering of the renovated 1908 Cape Girardeau County Courthouse, with the replaced copper dome and flashings. Submitted graphic. The Cape Girardeau County Commission approved a bid from Penzel Construction to replace the copper dome and gutters on the 1908 county courthouse in Jackson. County Commissioner Paul Koeper said the...
Jackson County Health Department provides back to school vaccinations
MURPHYSBORO, IL — The fall semester is coming up fast, and the Jackson County Health Department wants to remind parents that vaccinations are an important part of getting children ready to return to the classroom. The health department states that school vaccination requirements are enforced to protect your child...
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