July 2024

IDPH adds Randolph County to list of high-risk lead exposure ZIP codes

SPRINGFIELD – Randolph County is one of 60 counties added by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for increased mandatory testing for lead exposure of children.   148 new zip codes, representing parts of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list this year, bringing the total of high-risk ZIP codes to almost

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Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation seeks community servants with ties to a county fair and Illinois State Fair to recognize

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program looks to honor individuals who exemplify the qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois- integrity, dependability, sense of community and strong ethics.   Illinoisan of the

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Mark Twain and Crowder State Parks offer ‘Hero Hunts’ for veterans

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. – Calling all Missouri veterans with a passion for hunting! Missouri State Parks is excited to team up with the Missouri Veterans Commission to offer 35 lucky veterans the opportunity for a weekend deer hunt at Mark Twain State Park (Hero Hunt) or Crowder State Park (General Crowder Hunt). These special hunts

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Methamphetamine dealer sentenced to 188 months in prison

CAPE GIRARDEAU – U.S. District Judge Stephen N. Limbaugh Jr. on Wednesday sentenced a methamphetamine dealer to 188 months in prison.   Marcus M. Nelson, 42, of Cairo, Illinois pleaded guilty in March in U.S. District Court in Cape Girardeau to two counts of distributing methamphetamine. He admitted selling meth on two occasions to a

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Missouri House forms special interim committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In response to rising concerns about illegal immigrant crime in Missouri, the Missouri House of Representatives is announcing the formation of the Special Interim Committee on Illegal Immigrant Crimes.   The committee will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies to assess criminal activities involving illegal immigrants in the state and devise

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MSHP reports arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   25-year-old Jacob A. Friend of Ste. Genevieve at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, July 4 in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance – seven

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