SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of […]
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards improving election procedures with the passage of HB 2140. Sponsored by State Representative Peggy McGaugh, the bill passed with the hopes of bringing about several crucial changes to election administration in the state. HB 2140 addresses various aspects of
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has taken a significant step towards addressing concerns over rising property taxes with the passage of HJR 78. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Jeff Coleman, proposes a Constitutional amendment aimed at providing relief to homeowners burdened by escalating property tax rates. HJR 78, which
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KANSAS CITY — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Region 7, which includes Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska is participating in a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 4-8, 2024, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers in region 7 and across the country will work together to enforce texting
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SIKESTON― Route M (Rozier Street) in the city of Ste. Genevieve will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews improve sidewalks. This project is part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s initiative to bring roadway facilities into compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This section of
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SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of a decision by Governor JB Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board to release a dangerous felon with a history of domestic violence accused of murdering an 11-year-old boy less than 24 hours after his release, the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is introducing fundamental reforms that would put victims first, remove politics
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JEFFERSON CITY — State Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder, R-Scott City, will be hosting several of the young women starring in the soon-to-be released “Girls State” documentary. The film focuses on teenage women from across Missouri who are challenged to build a government from the ground up in one week, including running for office and forming
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Award-winning filmmakers Joey Soloway and Silas Howard will discuss bringing queer, trans and LGTBQ+ identities to the screen during their virtual presentation at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Tuesday, April 9. The free discussion, “Queerness and Television,” is at 3 p.m. in the Communications Building Northlight Studio, Room
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PERRYVILLE – St. Vincent High School has announced its 2024 Prom Court. The members of the court are: Addilyn Schnurbusch, daughter of Keith and Paula Schnurbusch escorted by Garrett Brickhaus, son of Brian and Amy Brickhaus Faith Kell, daughter of Brandon Kell and Megan Blechle escorted by Logan Hornberger, son of
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