December 2022

Blunt touts major health, education, and workforce wins in government funding bill

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), the top Republican on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Related Agencies, released the following statement Tuesday highlighting several priorities he worked to include in the government funding legislation the Senate is expected to consider this week.   “The medical research community is on the […]

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Bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com now for statewide road conditions this winter

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SPRINGFIELD – With cold weather settling in and the first major winter storm of the season potentially on its way, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to visit and bookmark GettingAroundIllinois.com for continually updated information on road conditions.   Weather can change quickly in Illinois, so whether you’re driving a short distance

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CHS National Honor Society inducts 13 new members

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CHESTER – Chester High School National Honor Society has 13 new members inducted into the Summit Chapter.  Pictured are (front row, left to right): Katelin Conway, Paige Thomas, Garret Hopkins, Mabry Wingerter, Korbin Jany, and Haley Hoskin. (Back row, left to right): Hanna Colvis, Camrynn Howie, Kinsley McCartney, Riley McDonough, Jessica Ixcoy-Sica, and John Gilbert.

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CPSC calls on manufacturers to comply with safety standards for battery-powered products to reduce the risk of injury and death

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has called on manufacturers of e-scooters, self-balancing scooters (often referred to as hoverboards), e-bicycles and e-unicycles to review their product lines and ensure they comply with established voluntary safety standards or face possible enforcement action.   In a letter to more than 2,000 manufacturers and

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Buchheit participates in Wreaths Across America

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BIEHLE — Each year, Buchheit stores and divisions participate in Wreaths Across America.   “Their mission, to Remember, Honor and Teach, is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 3,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad.” Buchheit Logistics team members, members

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Four Chester High School seniors are named Illinois State Scholars

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CHESTER — Chester High School has announced four seniors have been named 2022-2023 Illinois State Scholars.     The four state scholars are (left to right) Chelsea August, Briley Miles, Jacob Handel, and William Schuwerk. They represent the top ten percent of seniors from high schools statewide. Students were chosen based on ACT or SAT

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Gas prices drop to lowest level in 18 months for Christmas travelers, $2.99 likely

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BOSTON — Those heading out on the road for the holidays will receive the gift they’ve been waiting for all year: lower gas prices.   Holiday prices this year will be $1.83 per gallon lower than they were just six months ago, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois receives grant from Illinois American Water

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GLEN CARBON — Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) looks forward to partnering with American Water to deliver a new STEAM (STEM + Art) learning series.   Thanks to a $5,000 grant from American Water, Girl Scouts program and community outreach staff will host a six week program titled, “It’s Your Planet – Love It!”

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Governor Parson announces Vivek Malek as Missouri’s next state treasurer

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JEFFERSON CITY–On Tuesday, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson announced that he is appointing Vivek Malek as the next State Treasurer of the State of Missouri. Mr. Malek’s appointment will fill the vacancy created by the election of Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick to the Office of Missouri State Auditor. Mr. Malek,

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Governor Parson signs Executive Order 22-09 to prepare for pending winter storm, extreme cold

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JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 22-09 as a precautionary measure to prepare for winter weather and extreme cold expected to impact the State of Missouri starting Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The Order activates the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan and the Missouri National Guard for state and local response efforts.  

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