SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding employers and those looking for a job that, starting January 1, 2025, employers with 15 or more employees must include pay scale and benefit information in job postings. This requirement is the result of an amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003 that was contained in HB […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October with its 3rd annual “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour that will visit manufacturing facilities, educational institutions and community centers to spotlight career opportunities and highlight the industry’s widespread economic contributions.
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JEFFRSON CITY – From time to time, friends and acquaintances ask me if they can come watch the proceedings of the Supreme Court of Missouri in Jefferson City. I reply, “of course, we love having people visit the Court and see us in action.” I am always surprised when I hear people say they
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SPRINGFIELD – A new group has been established to help in the fight against organized retail crime. The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) will help streamline coordination between law enforcement, businesses, and loss prevention specialists, making it easier for agencies across jurisdictions to share information, build cases, and stop crime. ILORCA will be headed
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SPRINGFIELD, MO– The American Red Cross is pleased to announce a generous donation of $25,000 from the O’Reilly Automotive Foundation. The money will support multiple disaster relief efforts following the devastating impacts of everything from wildfires to hurricanes. This contribution underscores the foundation’s commitment to helping communities in need during times of crisis. Natural disasters
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for her contributions to the defense of free enterprise and the furtherance of economic opportunities for all Illinoisans. “Our small businesses are the bedrock of our economy, and it is essential that lawmakers put
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff’s Office has released its report of arrests and incidents for the week ending September 27. Arrested Person: 7 (The individuals listed below have been formally charged all other individuals cannot be listed at this time) Alarm Activation: 3 Assault: Assist Other Agency: 1 Animal Control: 7 Bomb
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State State Highway Patrol reports a 21-year-old Ste. Genevieve man suffered moderate injuries in a traffic crash on Route 32 in St. Francois County Monday evening. Highway Patrol Trooper Z. L. Ricker investigated the crash. He wrote in his report that Dillon A. Cowley was the driver of
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JEFFERSON CITY – Fall has arrived, which means deer and other wild animals are on the move as temperatures cool and nights become longer. Most deer strikes with vehicles occur during October and November and between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists
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CHICAGO, ILL. – Unsafe sleep is a leading cause of death for children 1 year old and younger. To raise awareness about the ABCs of safe sleep, Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed October as Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month in Illinois, joining the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (Illinois DCFS) and Pace Bus
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