March 2023

Hop on over to Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park for an Easter Extravaganza April 8

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Saturday, April 8, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is holding its annual Easter Extravaganza.   Starting at noon, kids of all ages are invited to join park team members for a fun-filled day of crafts, games and more. Participants are encouraged to bring a basket or bag for the Easter egg […]

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Illiniois legislature may put a cap on the price of insulin

SPRINGFIELD – To ensure that Illinoisans in need of insulin have affordable access to the life-saving medicine, State Senator Laura Murphy has introduced a measure to cap its price at $35.   “No Illinois family should have to go into debt or skip meals to afford life-saving medications,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “We have made

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Illinois State Treasurer schedules online auction of unclaimed property

SPRINGFIELD – Collectible coins, sports cards and jewelry are among the more than 500 unclaimed property items to be auctioned online from April 3 through April 7.   “The online auction is an excellent and convenient opportunity to shop for collectibles and other memorabilia,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property

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Jesus Christ Superstar will play at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis May 9-21

ST. LOUIS – Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre May 9-21. The 2017 Olivier awarding-winning production from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is on sale now by calling MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or by visiting

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March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month: Brain Injury Fact of the Day

Short and long-term effects of brain injury can be blurry vision, poor balance, or constant headaches that interfere with your farming operation. It can also put you at greater risk for another injury or incident such as a fall, being struck by an object, or chronic pain. Treatment for symptoms and taking precautions can reduce

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Millstadt Odyssey of the Mind students head to world competition Students need your help!

MILLSTADT, Ill. – Families from the Millstadt Consolidated School District are sharing good news about good kids. The school, along with Becky Rasmussen, Coordinator and Coach of the District #160 Odyssey of the Mind, is excited to be leading a group of eager, curious, creative students to the World Finals Competition at Michigan State University,

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Missouri hospitals provide $1.6 billion in free healthcare

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s hospitals provided more than $1.6 billion in uncompensated care in 2021, according to new data from the Missouri Hospital Association. Uncompensated care is the combined total of charity care and bad debt reported by hospitals at cost. In 2021, hospitals’ charity care was more than $1 billion. At the same

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National strategy to increase the resiliency of the U.S. infant formula market

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Food and Drug Omnibus Reform Act of 2022 directed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in consultation with other federal government partners, to develop an immediate national strategy to increase the resiliency of the U.S. infant formula supply chain, protect against future contamination and other potential causes of shortages, and ensure

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