March 2022

Paul Schimpf officially files to bring a new start to Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former State Senator Paul Schimpf has officially filed to be on the ballot for governor this June, and he says his campaign is focused on bringing a new start to Illinois. On the first day of filing, Schimpf turned in the 6,500 signature maximum after gathering over 8,000 petition signatures from Illinoisans

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Older Americans are more likely to die from falls and fire

By CPSC    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Americans over age 65 comprise 71 percent of consumer product-related deaths annually, despite making up only 16 percent of the population. Even in nonfatal situations, the most recent data show that products in the home can present significant injury risks, sending millions of adults over the age of 65

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Illinois bankers applaud legislation addressing racial disparities in home appraisals

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) applauds House passage of legislation that would create a task force dedicated to reforming the home appraisal process to address inequalities in home ownership created by decades of policies that have particularly impacted minority homebuyers.   Sponsored by Rep. Lamont J. Robinson, D-Chicago, HB 4410 creates the Real Estate Valuation Task Force to address

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Gasoline prices rise 30.7 cents a gallon in Missouri

BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 30.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.66/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 51.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.13/g higher than a year ago.   According to GasBuddy

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Viola M. Guemmer

A funeral will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 for 92-year-old Viola M. Guemmer of Perryville, Mo who passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Independence Square in Perryville. She was born September 24, 1929 in Perry County, Mo, the daughter of John and Amanda( Lorenz) Koenig who both preceded her in death. Viola married

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