June 2022

Gubernatorial Candidate Paul Schimpf and Running Mate Carolyn Schofield barnstorm across Illinois from Elizabeth to Chester

WATERLOO, Ill. – Illinois Republican candidate for Governor Paul Schimpf announces “A New Start for Illinois” statewide tour, in which Schimpf and Schofield will make campaign stops in fifteen cities over three days. “We are excited to connect with voters across the state and share our plan to renew the great state of Illinois over […]

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Highest July Fourth gas prices ever unlikely to curb American appetite for road trips

BOSTON, Mass. — Drivers will be facing the most expensive July 4th at the pump ever this year, though the news isn’t all bad. According to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas, U.S. gas prices are expected to drop 10 to 20 cents by Independence Day.

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Illinois increases monthly financial support for foster parents

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is increasing the financial support provided to foster parents, caregivers and older youth in care to help offset the recent increases in cost of living expenses experienced by families throughout the state.   DCFS had already planned on providing these families and youth a

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Illinois State Police issue firearm enforcement grants

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing $2 million in grants to local law enforcement agencies interested in a collaborative effort to reduce and prevent illegal possession and use of firearms, firearm related homicides, and other violent crimes.   Funding for these grants is possible through legislation Governor JB Pritzker signed into law providing for specific firearms

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Missouri attorney general scores landmark win for Second Amendment rights

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt scored a major win for Second Amendment rights across the country with the United States Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle and Pistol Club v. Bruen. In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court declare New York’s subjective-issue, or “may issue,” firearm license regime unconstitutional

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Mo Democrats secure funds for LGBTQ+ outreach

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Democratic Party announced Thursday that it received a Community Engagement Grant from the Democratic National Committee for LGBTQ+ voter outreach and education. This grant follows another grant MDP secured for regional offices from The Red State Fund earlier this year.The Community Engagement Grant Project offers both individual and organizational microgrants. The

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Perryville Police report

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest report. 46-year-old Carey D. Neal of Perryville was charged with driving while revoked or suspended, second or third offense and failure to register a motor vehicle with DOR annually. According to the report Neal was the subject of a traffic stop in the 1500 block

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Police tell aldermen they have video of vehicle knocking down lamp post

STE. GENEVIEVE — The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen met in regular session for 37 minutes last night and learned that the police department has determined how the historic style lamp and post at Fourth and Market Streets were knocked down Sunday. The police department reported a video of the incident shows a pick up

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