By Caleb Jones There’s a funny story about a man from Texas who liked to brag about how huge his ranch is. He told his friend that if he set off in his truck at sunrise, the sun would be setting by the time he got to the other side. His friend replied, “I had […]
CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker has signed HB0009 into law, authorizing an easier process for individuals seeking to change the gender listed on their birth certificate. Previously, amending a birth certificate’s gender marker required certification from a health care professional that the individual had undergone gender reassignment surgery or other clinical treatment. The updated law allows changes
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CHICAGO – Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood issued the following statement regarding the scheduled appearance on Monday of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a Chicago FOP Lodge 7 event: “Why wouldn’t we want to hear from a governor who staunchly supports law enforcement? We already know what one
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CHICAGO – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC Illinois) recognized Illinois’ top engineering feats of 2022 during their annual Engineering Excellence Awards Gala. Projects from across the state were recognized for their innovation, complexity and overall design. Among the top winners this year were projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation, the
For too long, Washington special interests and big corporations have shaped the policies that impact hardworking Americans. That’s why, as Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, my number one priority is ensuring the working class has a seat at the table when it comes to crafting policies and legislation that impact just about
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STE. GENEVIEVE — Natalie Kist has been selected as the Rotary Student of the Month at Valle Catholic High School. She is the second daughter of Ted and Carla Kist. She was born and raised in Ste. Genevieve. Extracurriculars: 3 years cross country: all three qualified for state 4 years drama
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PERRYVILLE – The tentative agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Perryville Board of Aldermen meeting has been released. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the city hall council chambers, 215 North West Street, Perryville. The tentative agenda: PV BOA AGENDA The most recent board of aldermen meeting minutes available
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 55-year-old Perryville man was seriously injured in a traffic crash Friday afternoon on Route N in Ste. Genevieve County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Darren F. Allen was taken to SSM Health St. Louis University Hospital by an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter. The patrol says Allen was the
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JEFFERSON CITY — A 26-year-old Urbana, Mo. woman suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Highway 61 in Perry County early Saturday morning (2/18/23). The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports Katelyn R. Parks was taken to St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau by a Perry County Ambulance. The patrol says Parks
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This week three of my bills were heard in committee meetings: My Ste. Genevieve mining bill, House Bill (HB) 982, was well supported by Ste. Genevieve residents who filled the Rural Community Development Committee hearing room. Many gave testimony in favor of the bill. Thank you all for showing up! HB 982 – ENVIRONMENTAL
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