April 2022

New law to incentivizes in-state production of microchips, semiconductors

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) commends Governor J. B. Pritzker for signing a measure into law that aims to incentivize the in-state production of semiconductors, microchips, and their component parts amid a global shortage that is impacting the availability of goods ranging from automobiles to cell phones.   Named the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for […]

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MSHP report

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 22-year-old Matthew K. Fanning of St. Louis at 11:40 p.m. Monday in Perry County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was released.

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Mo DNR’ Pesticide Collection Program on track for record year

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Pesticide Collection Program is on track to break its record for the most waste pesticide collected in one year. The pace was set when the single-event record was broken at this year’s first drop-off event March 12 in Portageville when more than 90,000 pounds of pesticide was

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‘Makers Madness’ contest enters final round

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SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of

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Linda Koester is in her 2nd year teaching at Chester Grade School

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By Jim Beers, Contributing Writer    CHESTER – Linda Koester came to Chester Grade School last year as the new Reading Specialist.  She loves her role as a reading helper at CGS and enjoys serving students and working with fellow teachers and staff members at the home of the “Junior Jackets”. Linda Koester is in

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Jeanice Brandes is Memorial Hospital Employee of the Quarter

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CHESTER – Brett Bollmann, CEO at Memorial Hospital has named Jeanice Brandes the Employee of the Quarter for the First Quarter 2022. Brett Bollmann, CEO and Jeanice Brandes, cook Brandes has worked at Memorial Hospital since October of 2020 as a cook in the Dietary Department. When asked what she likes most about working at

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IARF issues statement on FY 2023 Illinois budget

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, representing community providers of services for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges, today issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2023 budget into law: “This is an important day for our members and our state, as it clearly sums up our

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Governor Parson joins 25 governors in forming American Governors’ Border Strike Force 

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JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson joined 25 other Governors in signing a memorandum of understanding establishing the American Governors’ Border Strike Force. The strike force will help increase collaboration and improve intelligence sharing and analyses across participating states to disrupt and dismantle criminal organizations and cartels, combat human smuggling, and stop the flow of illegal

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Felix Vallé House State Historic Site hosts Heritage Tea

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JEFFERSON CITY – Join the team members at Felix Vallé State Historic Site at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 for a Heritage Tea event. “Alice in Wonderland.” “Bridgerton.” “Pride and Prejudice.” All of these sensational titles bring to mind elegant or wildly entertaining moments revolving around a tea party. But when did a tea party become

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Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet in regular session Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Ill. The tentative agenda for the meeting: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda April 21, 2022 Pledge of Allegiance   Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Donella Butler Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee

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