August 2024

Gerald Raymond Stueve

Gerald Raymond Stueve, 73, of Oak Ridge, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at his residence.   He was born July 21, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Reinhold Otto and Doris Lucille (Hemmann) Stueve.   Gerald and Kathryn E. Schroeter were married October 14, 1978 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Frohna, MO. They

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Eighth Circuit bows to right-wing politicians, leaves millions in limbo

Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Eighth Circuit has ruled in favor of right-wing Attorneys General’s motion to block President Biden’s Saving on a Valuable Education repayment plan (the SAVE plan). The order enjoins millions of student loan borrowers from accessing lower monthly payments and cancellation under SAVE. This income-driven repayment plan

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Eighth Circuit sides with Attorney General Bailey, blocks Biden-Harris illegal student loan scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has announced that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the court order he obtained at the district court to block Joe Biden’s and Kamala Harris’ latest illegal student loan cancellation scheme. His lawsuit targeted what the federal government calls the “SAVE” Plan, which in reality

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Enjoy live music at 3rd Annual National Park Service Birthday Bash

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — Enjoy live music during the 3rd annual National Park Service (NPS) Birthday Bash, starting at 7:00 pm on Friday, August 23rd, at The Orris. The event is free and open to the public.      The NPS Arrowhead Band performing in the Ste. Genevieve Welcome Center.   Each year, Ste. Genevieve

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Free entertainment at the Illinois State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair offers a variety of free entertainment, allowing families to have fun together without breaking the bank.   “The Illinois State Fair is synonymous with family fun,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “Expanding free entertainment options helps draw families to the fair, allowing them to make

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Governor Pritzker awards $15 Million in funding for the Job Training and Economic Development Program

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $15 million in funding for 33 organizations across Illinois for the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). JTED provides workforce training and wrap-around services to help bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful

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Illinois Chamber presents Bridge Builder Award to Senator Jil Tracy

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce congratulates Senator Jil Tracy for receiving our Bridge Builder Award. The Bridge Builder is our newest award which recognizes bipartisanship and collaboration in the General Assembly. Today’s release is the final of four to be issued for this session.   Senator Jil Tracy has served in the

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