September 2023

Attorney General Bailey sues Missouri provider for giving puberty blockers to minors without a mental health assessment

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Friday, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed suit against Southampton Community Healthcare, Inc., for providing gender transition interventions, such as puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, to minors without a comprehensive mental health assessment, as was required by state law before the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act went into effect following […]

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Chester Chamber of Commerce meets Tuesday September 19

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Scott Rust, Chester Dairy Queen Owner, was guest speaker and gave an update on construction progress By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday September 19 at the Chester Eagles for its monthly meeting. A large crowd of members and guests came out to hear guest speaker, Scott Rust give an

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Food insecure cost-share grant funds announced

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced today that 17 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity in urban areas.   “Missouri is home to over 98,000 farms located in every county,” said Director of

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Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea and Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney issue statement on UAW strike expansion to Illinois

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CHICAGO – “Today’s announcement of UAW members striking at parts distribution centers at General Motors and Stellantis in Chicago and Bolingbrook is a significant turning point in the union’s ‘stand-up strike.’   The ‘stand-up strike’ movement is not just about the Big Three automakers – it is about working people standing up to corporate greed. 

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Illinois Route 3 bridge cleaning, painting project begins today

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EVANSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that cleaning and painting of the bridge carrying Illinois 3 over the Kaskaskia River in Randolph County will begin today, weather permitting.   The work will require lanes of Illinois 3 from Liberty Street to Elm Shade Road to be shifted to the southwest side of the

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Illinois Route 4 will close, temporarily, October 13

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a portion of Illinois Route 4 will be closed for 90-minutes Friday evening, October 13th.   IDOT says the closure will extend from West Shawneetown Trail to East Green Street in the Steeleville area from 6-7:30 p.m.   IDOT advises motorists who usually travel Route 4

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Illinois Route 150 roadwork will continue

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a lane reduction and lane closure will continue on Illinois Route 150 in Randolph County through the end of October. The project will extend from the Mississippi River to the Perry County, Illinois line. Motorists are advised to expect lane restrictions with traffic delays. IDOT says,

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Illinois Route 150 to close, temporarily, October 22 in Chester

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced Illinois Route 150 in Chester will be closed from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, October 22.   The closure will extend from Church Street to Stacey Street.   Motorists who usually travel Route 150 at that time and day are advised to use alternate routes or expect delays.

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