September 2024

Illinois Gaming Board adopts new advertising and marketing rules among other regulatory measures at September Board Meeting

CHICAGO—The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has adopted new proposed advertising and marketing rules for sports wagering, casino and video gaming as well as addressed a number of regulatory matters during its regularly scheduled meeting today.   “As part of the IGB’s ongoing work to reassess existing rules and measure the effectiveness of gaming expansion implementation, […]

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announces enhancements to Bright Start 529 College Savings

SPRINGFIELD – Families with a Bright Start College Savings Program (Bright Start 529) will soon pay lower fees, gain access to low-cost, high-quality investments, and manage their accounts on a new phone app, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced Thursday.   “We worked to ensure that more of a family’s hard-earned savings goes toward the cost of

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MDC Day on the River set for Sept. 28 at Cape Girardeau’s Riverfront Park

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. All ages and groups are welcome at this free event, and no registration is required.     MDC Naturalist

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Murray to succeed Judge Sechrest in 24th Judicial Circuit

JEFFERSON CITY, MO– Missouri Governor Mike Parson has announced three judicial appointments including on in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Joseph A. Murray III, of Farmington, will be appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for St. Francois County in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Murray owns Murray Law LLC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Bachelor of Science in finance

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Rep. David Friess passes out coloring books to school children

RED BUD, Ill. – Last week, Illinois State Representative David Friess visited schools in his district to distribute State of Illinois coloring books to 4th and 5th grade students. While there, Rep. Friess also taught the students about the role of a State Representative and everything they do. This was followed by a question and answer session

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