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Giannoulias warns public about new wave of fraudulent DMV penalty text scams 

ecretary Alexi Giannoulias is warning residents about a new surge in text message scams that falsely claim to be from the Illinois Secretary of State or the DMV. These messages threaten vehicle registration suspension, license penalties or other enforcement actions if an individual does not click a link or pay an alleged fine.

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Spring teases and freezes: How spring temps swings affect plants

Early spring often brings unpredictable weather, from 80-degree days to temperatures well below freezing. While many plants are adapted to withstand cold temperatures when dormant, they become far more vulnerable once they begin to emerge from dormancy.

Sports

Lady Tigers knock off Lady Bluejays

Two area softball teams faced off last Saturday with the Beardstown Lady Tigers knocking off the PORTA-AC Central Lady Bluejays 11 to 5 in Petersburg.