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šŸŒ± Can you help Petersburg Police identify this Dollar General theft suspect?

Hello Petersburg! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Can you help Petersburg Police identify this Dollar General theft suspect?
  • Why Petersburg Pharmacy says state inaction could threaten your access to medicine

Also on today's calendar: Pawnee at PORTA and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Becoming windier and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Saturday: Turning sunny; windy, cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 39.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Crime StoppersĀ seeking tips in Dollar General theft in Menard Co. (wcia.com) ā€” Petersburg Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for tips after more than $2,400 in cash and merchandise were stolen from the Dollar General on North 6th Street last Friday evening. A suspect distracted employees with multiple transactions before leaving with the money and goods. Residents can review suspect images online and submit anonymous tips that may earn a cash reward.
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ā€¢ Arellano Calls Out HFS Failures Threatening Local Pharmacies (theradar.online) ā€” A state senator and Petersburg Pharmacy owner Dave Bagot are warning that Illinoisā€™ failure to properly oversee pharmacy benefit managers is forcing independent pharmacies to operate below cost, threatening closures. They say this could leave communities like Petersburg driving long distances or going without needed medications. Theyā€™re urging the state to enforce existing rules so reimbursements at least match feeā€‘forā€‘service standards.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Cashier in Williamsville. Apply here.
  • StandardAero posted a job opening for Cabinet Finisher/Craft Worker in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petersburg here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Pleasant Plains

  • Zellers vaults Glenwood girls soccer past Rochester (sj-r.com)

Springfield

  • Springfield Memorial removing ambulance provider from its system (wcia.com)
  • Land of Lincoln Honor Flight taking mission to Washington DC from Springfield airport (wcia.com)
  • Symphony Route 66 Tribute Set for May 1 in Springfield (thepetersburgobserver.com)

Ok Petersburg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Petersburg

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Petersburg

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.