July 2024

HFS Director Elizabeth Whitehorn issues statement on transformative federal waiver approval for Illinois Medicaid

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) Director Elizabeth Whitehorn has released the following statement in response to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approval of Illinois’ “1115” demonstration waiver:   “This announcement transforms and advances our state’s vision of an equitable and sustainable healthcare delivery system, leveraging Medicaid […]

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IDNR announces 2024 schedule of waterfowl blind site drawings

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SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois.   The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host traditional blind drawings at various sites for this year. Participants are advised to follow any site-specific drawing procedures.   Waterfowl hunters must register in person for

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Illinois FFA to bestow award on SIU Carbondale chancellor

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Austin A. Lane will receive an award from a major agriculture organization when it meets at SIU on Tuesday, July 9. Illinois FFA will present Lane with an Honorary State Degree during the Illinois FFA Association State Officer meeting. The meeting, which begins at

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Missouri Attorney General sues New York for election interference

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed suit against the State of New York for violating Missourians’ First Amendment right to hear from a presidential candidate in the 2024 presidential election.   Bailey’s lawsuit asserts that New York’s illicit prosecution, gag order, and sentencing of President Trump has undermined his ability to

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Randolph County Sheriff reports arrests and incidents

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   52-year-old Vonna M. Crouse of Perryville was charged with assault and disturbing an assembly following an incident at the Perry Park Center at 7:20 p.m. June 7th.   The property at 1212 Grand Avenue was re-inspected June 17th regarding tall grass and debris

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Red Cross has a critical need for blood and platelet donors in July

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CAPE GIRARDEAU — This July, the American Red Cross continues to stress that blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now to support lifesaving transfusions this summer. Donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving platelets.    Every donation counts in the mission to keep

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SIU Aviation’s Saluki Aces place second among Air Race Classic college teams

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CARBONDALE – For Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Maya Marenda and Graci McDaniel, patience was a virtue in last month’s Air Race Classic. Faced with the prospect of flying underneath clouds during turbulent weather or waiting for better conditions, the decision by The Saluki Aces to delay their journey enabled the pair to finish second in

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SIU’s anatomical drawing workshop is July 18-21

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A workshop this month at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is once again giving participants an opportunity to create anatomically accurate and artistic drawings from direct observations of cadavers and learn from human anatomy and medical experts.     The intensive four-day Artistic Anatomy Drawing Workshop, July 18-21, melds the arts

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Ste. Genevieve advertising in Missouri Life earns accolade

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Tourism Director Aaron Smith has announced the tourism department has been honored with an advertising award from Baxter Research, who rates ad effectiveness for Missouri Life and other publications.   Smith says Baxter Research indicated the ad had great recall with viewers.     “Not a huge award, but great

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Ste. Genevieve City Hall reports flood gates stay open, Market street is closed today

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve City Hall had two major announcements late Monday morning:   It reported Market Street will be closed to through traffic between 7th and 8th Streets today from 8 – 8:30 a.m. while Alliance is repairing a service line leak.   It also reported the flood gates were not closed

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