November 2023

Saint Francis Healthcare System and SSM Health – Expanding access to world-class care in southeast Missouri

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Saint Francis Healthcare System and SSM Health announced the organizations have entered into an agreement focused on expanding access to world-class care in southeast Missouri.   Both organizations have a long history of strategic affiliations and collaborations intended to enhance high-quality, local healthcare.   Through this agreement, Saint Francis and SSM Health […]

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Jean Marie Hill

A funeral will be held Friday, Nov. 17, 2023 for 81-year-old Jean Marie Hill of Red Bud, Illinois, who passed away at 2:52 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her residence.   She was born September 30, 1942 in DuQuoin, Ill. daughter of Richard and Melba (nee Gutherie) Todd who both preceded her in death.

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Attorney General Bailey calls for removal of student visa holders who support terrorist groups

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a coalition of 20 states in calling for the prompt removal of foreign student visa holders who are found to have endorsed terror activity or provided material support to foreign terrorist organizations.   “Missourians have watched in horror at the rise of antisemitism around the

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

CHESTER – The tentative agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Chester Parks and Recreation Committee has been released.   Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick St., Chester, IL 62233 Tuesday, November 14, 2023, 5 p.m., City Hall   Call to order   Discuss and/or take action on Hearst Contract regarding Popeye usage

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri named Bank of America’s 2023 Neighborhood Builder®

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri is the recipient of Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders® award for their work advancing economic mobility in St. Louis. Being part of the Neighborhood Builders® program will provide multi-year grant funding and extensive leadership training for leadership for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s organization. Bank of

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Gov. Pritzker issues statement on passage of SB1559

Springfield — Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement concerning the passage of SB1559, the Transporter License Moratorium & Fee Deferral:   “The passage of SB1559 through both chambers of the General Assembly is another step towards guaranteeing Illinois is the home of an equitable legal cannabis system that does not disregard the injustices of the

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Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology announces student Illinois Innovation Challenge

CHICAGO – To launch the Illinois Innovation Challenge, the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) has partnered with HIGH-TECH CHI, a citywide celebration of computer science education co-hosted by Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services, CS for Success, and Discovery Partners Institute.    High-Tech CHI will provide hands-on experiences for students in grades K-14, families and community members

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Lou Sandoval Named President and CEO of Illinois Chamber of Commerce

CHICAGO – The Board of Directors of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce has named Lou Sandoval as its next Chief Executive Officer and President. Sandoval’s appointment as CEO follows a national search led by Koya Partners, the executive recruiting firm focused on mission-driven leadership. As CEO, Sandoval will lead the Chamber in representing the business community

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MDC reminds hunters and others to be careful with campfires

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With ongoing drought conditions continuing around much of the state and many of Missouri’s 450,000+ deer hunters hitting the woods and making deer camps over the coming weeks, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds everyone to be extra careful with campfires and other sources of outdoor fire that could cause a wildfire.

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