May 2024

Goreville man sentenced to 50 years for Johnson County murder

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From an ISP news release JOHNSON COUNTY – Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 and Johnson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an exhaustive investigation that led to a 50-year sentence for First-Degree-Murder and Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.     On February 23, 2024, 71-year-old Larry D. Cavitt of Goreville, Ill. was found guilty of the above charges relating to […]

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Hepatitis: The silent killer

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From a news release JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, the perfect time for individuals to talk to their health care providers about hepatitis vaccinations. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed

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IDPH reports first two mosquito batches to test positive in 2024 for West Nile Virus

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced that it has confirmed the first two batches of mosquitoes to test positive in 2024 for West Nile virus in Illinois, one in Hoffman Estates in Cook County and one in Morgan County.   The specimen in Hoffman Estates was collected by the Northwest Mosquito

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Illinois State Fair announces event lineup in the arena

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–The Arena will host a variety of family friendly events during the 2024 Illinois State Fair. Tickets for all of these fan-favorite events are on sale now.   Monsters of Destruction take over The Arena Thursday, August 8 with an all-out monster truck thrill show featuring exhilarating truck battles. Participating monster trucks include Against the Grain, Redneck

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Jackson man arrested in Cape Girardeau on Ste. Genevieve Co. warrants

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CAPE GIRARDEAU — Cape Girardeau police report the arrest of a 46-year-old Jackson man on two Ste. Genevieve County warrants.   Jonathan J. Lintner is charged with failure to appear for driving while revoked/suspended and failure to drive on right half of roadway and exceeding the posted speed limit.  

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May Ste. Genevieve Art Walk features about a dozen locations 

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve celebrates its heritage as an art community during the town’s 4th Friday Art Walk scheduled from 6-9 p.m. on May 24.     “Ste. Genevieve is mostly known for it’s French heritage and historic buildings,” a spokesman said. “Fewer people are aware of its ties to the art world through

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Mississippi River remains above flood stage

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CHESTER – The Mississippi River remained above flood stage Sunday. The river was at 28.48 Sunday morning, 1.48 feet above the 27.0 flood stage. It was forecast to fall to 27.8 this morning, then fall below flood stage to 26.8 Tuesday, 25.8 Wednesday, 25.1 Thursday and 24.5 Friday. The high water has forced the suspension

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Missouri citizen initiative process saved!

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By the Missouri Voter Protection Coalition JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri’s 2024 legislative session came to a close (Friday), Missouri voter protection advocates cheered defeat of a resolution gutting Missouri’s citizen initiative process by ending majority rule.   The measure, SJR 74, proposed ending majority rule through a confusing concurrent majority requirement, which would

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Missouri legislative session ends with mixed record on cancer policy

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By Emily Kalmer, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Missouri Government Relations Director JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – “As lawmakers close the 2024 legislative session, their record on improving cancer policy is decidedly mixed for the estimated 39,120 Missourians who will be diagnosed with the disease this year.   “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

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Missouri property rights legislation, including ‘Squatters Bill,’ heads to governor’s desk for approval

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Legislation passed by the Missouri General Assembly as part of a comprehensive property rights bill will provide much needed relief to property owners seeking solutions to dealing with unlawful occupants.   HB 2062 prohibits counties, municipalities, or political subdivisions from implementing eviction moratoriums unless explicitly permitted by state law. The bill

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