Election Day live: Southern Illinois voters decide on local, statewide elections

A voter in Eldorado, Illinois, Kaylynn Owens, casted a democratic vote this midterm. “If we don’t, then who is choosing for us?” Owens said. Owens, working in a school district in Saline County, said she voted ‘no’ for the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law. PTELL is an Illinois law that limits the amount of how much local property taxes can go up.

You Can Retire On Under $1,500 A Month In This Quaint Kentucky Town

Nobody ever made a movie about retiring to a perfectly affordable, genuinely beautiful small city on the river where everything works out wonderfully, because apparently that’s not dramatic enough. Paducah, Kentucky would like a word. This quaint western Kentucky town has quietly assembled all the ingredients for an exceptional...

Cape County historical society celebrates 100th anniversary

Cape Girardeau County Historical Society Vice President David Dickey, shown on the right, presents the history of the society during their annual banquet on Sunday, Nov. 1. Photo by Jay Forness. The Cape Girardeau County Historical Society celebrated its 100th anniversary at its annual banquet on Sunday, Nov. 1, at...

Cape County highway department purchases two trucks

The Cape Girardeau County Highway Department will be receiving two trucks following last week’s commission meeting. According to Commissioner Stephen Daume, the two lowest bids were accepted from the state bid contract include a pickup truck and pickup truck with a utility bed. The regular pickup truck cost $45,395...

Boil water advisory, water main break impacting hundreds in Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - A boil water advisory is in effect for hundreds in Cape Girardeau. According to the city of Cape Girardeau’s water outage map, 737 addresses are impacted. This includes homes and businesses east of Interstate 55, from the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex, down to Hopper...

Mark your calendars: Holiday events returning to downtown Cape Girardeau

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Mark your calendars for upcoming holiday events in downtown Cape Girardeau. Old Town Cape, Inc. will host several annual events downtown:. November 27:. Christmas tree lighting from 5:30-7 p.m. November 28:. Small Business Saturday - all day. November 29:. Parade of Lights from 5-7...

Healthcare dispute strikes fear, confusion among southern Illinois retirees

Tim Rice is in a race against the calendar for his health. Three years after prostate cancer first upended his life, Rice, 65, learned in May that the disease had returned. This time, his doctor at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, part of BJC HealthCare, recommended brachytherapy, a form of radiation therapy that places radioactive material inside or near the area being treated.

Heartland Votes: Unofficial Midterm General Election results on Heartland races

Tracking ballot issues and race impacting the Heartland following Tuesday's Midterm General Election.

These 10 Under-The-Radar Illinois Thrift Shops Keep Bargain Hunters Digging For Hours

Paperback books for a quarter each. Three full floors of secondhand stuff stacked inside an old house. A charity shop where your purchase helps pay vet bills for rescue dogs. I could stop right there and you’d probably already be reaching for your car keys. Illinois has a sneaky habit of hiding its best bargains in plain sight, from a former warehouse to a grocery-and-thrift combo.

25th annual Carbondale Community Christmas Store opens Dec. 7

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Heartland News) - The 25th annual Community Christmas Store opens for Carbondale residents starting on December 7. According to the Carbondale Police Department, the program benefits families with children from ages 1 year old to 10 years old, and who are not receiving gifts from other agencies. The...

Fredericktown School Board Accepts Resignation, Discusses District Issues

The Fredericktown R-1 Board of Education accepted the resignation of board member Leo Francis at its Oct. 27 meeting and established procedures to fill the vacancy. The resignation was among several matters addressed during the meeting, including reports on a $30,000 donation to district programs, transportation challenges, elementary student achievement, a potential new preschool facility, and proposed changes to Missouri’s school accountability and funding systems.

Sikeston VA clinic to hold resource fair Nov. 5

SIKESTON, Mo. — The Sikeston VA clinic will hold a Veterans Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, sharing information on the services and programs available through VA healthcare. The free event is open to all veterans, their families and caregivers. According to organizers,...

St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Torched Sanctuary, Federal Justice: Christopher Scott Pritchard Handed Over 9 Years in Prison for Devastating Cape Girardeau Church Arson

Federal accountability caught up with 49-year-old Christopher Scott Pritchard after a multi-agency probe by the FBI, ATF, and state marshals secured an 111-month prison sentence for the total fire destruction of a Cape Girardeau sanctuary. Federal Court Hands Down 111-Month Sentence Following Joint FBI, ATF, and State Arson Investigation into...

Cape Girardeau City Council meeting

Three Southern Illinois counties vote on proposal to form new state separate from Cook County

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Voters in three Southern Illinois counties are weighing in Tuesday on whether their county leaders should explore forming a new state separate from Cook County. Saline, Hamilton and Gallatin counties have advisory questions on their Nov. 3 general election ballots asking whether county officials should...

County election officials address ballot misinformation ahead of Tuesday’s vote, expect high turnout

Early voting as high as 5% has been reported in the region as county officials gear up for Tuesday’s election. Some local officials believe turnout could be as high as 45% in some areas for the midterms. Officials in Stoddard, Butler and Wayne counties say it is high for...

Village of Thebes awarded $364K sewer grant

THEBES, Ill. (Heartland News) - The Village of Thebes’ request for a large grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has been approved. The Mayor of Thebes said the Village Council received final approval from a DRA economic development assistance program for $364,000 to repair its sewage lift station.

Strong storm system to impact Heartland on Election Day

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Voters heading to the polls Tuesday should be prepared for unsettled weather. A line of storms will enter the area around 4 p.m. from the west and push through until approximately 10 p.m. in the east, making timing crucial for those planning to vote.