June 2022

FDA investigates outbreak of Hepatitis A virus in strawberries

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state, and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022, […]

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce announces 2022 award winners and legislative latings

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2022 Champion of Free Enterprise Award Winners and Freshmen of the year. These awards correspond with the release of the Illinois Chamber 102nd General Assembly Legislative Ratings.   This award is given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who work toward the

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Kunce on Uvalde mass shooting: Our children’s schools could become a war zone at any time

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Lucas Kunce joined Jonathan Capehart on MSNBC to discuss the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas.   Full transcript of the interview is below:   Capehart: Kunce is a Democratic Senate candidate from Missouri and U.S. Marine veteran. Lucas, thank you for being here. Let me first get your reaction to what happened

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Memorial Day holiday weekend: 11 traffic fatalities, no boating fatalities, and one drowning

JEFFERSON CITY – Eleven people died in traffic crashes over the 2022 Memorial Day weekend counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, May 27, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, May 30, 2022.   Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers investigated the following over the 2022 Memorial Day holiday weekend:   Traffic Statistics   Crashes — 304 Injuries —

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Memorial Hospital trains, certifies six new babysitters

CHESTER, Ill. – Memorial Hospital had the opportunity to train and certify six young adults in the Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) course. Mariah Bargman, certified instructor, lead the group through what it takes to be a responsible and safe babysitter. They were also trained in first aid, choking first aid, CPR, and what to

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Our clinics meet mental health needs and lighten the load on police. Let’s go nationwide

By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.) and U.S. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.)President John F. Kennedy signed a revolutionary piece of legislation into law on Oct. 31, 1963. No longer would Americans with behavioral health issues be warehoused in asylums. Instead, the Community Mental Health Act would fund clinics so that people with mental health issues and

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Perryville Police reports

PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   59-year-old Terry G. Brewer of Perryville was cited for driving while revoked or suspended May 22nd.   The arrest followed a traffic stop in the 800 block of West St. Joseph Street after an officer who knew Brewer was suspended or revoked observed

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Randolph County Sheriff’s reports released

CHESTER, Ill. – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest reports:    Francisco Pacheco 41, Percy, arrested May 21, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office for giving a false bomb alarm.  Bond amount is $50,000.  Is incarcerated.   Michael O. Petterson 22, Evansville arrested May 23, 2022 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on

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Summer construction is underway on Ste. Genevieve streets

STE. GENEVIEVE — Summer construction is underway in Ste. Genevieve so a city official says expect possible traffic delays and detours while workers continue street replacement on Parkwood Dr., waterline replacement on N. 4th St., and water main work on N. Main at North Gabouri Creek. This was the scene last night at Fourth and

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