February 2022

EPA launches ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade to take U.S. households into the clean energy future

LENEXA, Kan. – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces the launch of the ENERGY STAR Home Upgrade, a series of high-impact, efficient electric improvements that can save the average family about $500 a year on utility bills. This major expansion of EPA’s trademark ENERGY STAR program takes a market-based approach to connect American households […]

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Be the MVP of Super Bowl LVI: Fans don’t let fans drive drunk

KANSAS CITY – Americans love a good party, and Super Bowl LVI is one of the most anticipated. Super Bowl LVI is on Sunday, February 13, 2022.   To keep drivers and partygoers safe on the roads, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, compromised of Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas,

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Adam Niemerg: Gimmicks not a real solution to needs of working families

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is issuing the following statement on the Governor’s State of the State Address.   “In a not-so-subtle campaign ploy, Governor Pritzker is dangling property tax, gas tax and grocery tax relief for working families. While it is nice to see the Governor finally admit that lower taxes benefit

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1099-G tax forms available for all unemployment insurance recipients in 2021

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2021, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called Form 1099-G, Certain

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$500,000 settlement in Medicaid fraud case

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that on December 21, 2021, Piney Ridge Center, a residential treatment facility for children suffering from sexual behavior disorders and mental health illnesses, entered into a civil settlement agreement with his office for billing MO HealthNet, the Missouri Medicaid program, for therapy services that

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Chester Fire Department holds Christmas party

The Chester Fire Department held its’ 2021 Christmas Party Saturday January 29, 2022, at the VFW in Chester.  A highlight of the evening was the presentation of 30-Year Awards to Fire Chief Marty Bert and Captain Dan Hecht.  Both are pictured here with their plaques commemorating their 30 Year of dedicated Service to the Chester

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EPA settles with automobile ‘defeat device’ manufacturers

LENEXA, Kan. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into settlement agreements with three companies to resolve alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act. According to EPA, the companies installed and/or sold illegal “defeat devices” in vehicle engines designed to render emissions controls inoperative.   “Modifying auto emissions impedes federal, state, and local

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Gov. Pritzker issues disaster declaration ahead of severe winter storm

SPRINGFIELD – In advance of the anticipated severe winter storm expected to hit the entire state, Governor JB Pritzker yesterday issued a disaster declaration and activated approximately 130 members of the Illinois National Guard to ensure all state resources are available to deal with the heavy snow, ice, and blizzard conditions expected over the coming

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