October 2023

Illinois Gaming Board approves three casino licenses at October meeting

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Gaming Board (the “IGB” or “Board”) licensed new casinos in Danville, Carterville and Chicago and renewed the existing license for the Argosy Casino Alton during Thursday’s October meeting.   At the meeting, the IGB issued new casino owners’ licenses to Danville Development, LLC d/b/a Golden Nugget Danville, Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort,

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MDC reports Missouri hunters harvested 12 black bears this season

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that Missouri hunters harvested 12 black bears during the state’s third bear-hunting season, Oct. 16–25.   More than 5,370 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for the season with the maximum total harvest being 40 bears. Of the 400 hunters selected through a

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State Representative Mazzie Boyd issues statement regarding allegations against Speaker Plocher

HAMILTON, Mo. – State Representative Mazzie Boyd, representing District 02 and northwest Missouri and the Missouri House of Representatives, has issued the following statement in response to the allegations against House Speaker Dean Plocher:   “Over the last several weeks we have heard multiple accusations against Speaker Plocher and his alleged unethical behavior that is

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Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces continued WIC contract

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. – The Ste. Genevieve County Health Department announces:  a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2024 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.   Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants

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Ste. Genevieve’s Fourth Friday Artwalk is October 27

STE. GENEVIEVE – Art lovers will find lots to do during the October 27 4th Friday Art Walk, including fine art, music and Halloween surprises from 6-9 p.m. in Ste. Genevieve’s historic downtown district.   The Sainte Genevieve Art Center on the courthose square is offering visitors an opportunity to make an origami spider on

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Student laureates to be honored November 4 by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The top students representing Illinois’ colleges and universities will be honored during special ceremony hosted by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 4 at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield. The 49th annual Lincoln Academy Student Laureate program will recognize excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities by seniors

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Unloaded weapon confiscated at Perry County Middle School

PERRYVILLE — Officials at Perry County School District No. 32 reports an unloaded weapon was confiscated today (Wednesday) at Perry County Middle School.   Local law enforcement agencies were notified and responded immediately. The district is assisting with the investigation.   There were no injuries, nor threats made toward any students or staff. Because the

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