November 2024

Justice Matters

Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice Mary R. Russell    As we celebrate Veterans Day this month, I reflect on the many veterans who have touched my life.    The first veteran I recall hearing about was my mother’s younger brother. I never had a chance to meet my Uncle David – he was about 18 […]

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MDC asks those in the outdoors to report sightings of key species

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Fall in the Missouri outdoors offers some wonderful wildlife viewing for the hundreds of thousands of hunters in the field, along with many hikers, wildlife watchers, and others. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) asks hunters and others to report sightings of key animal species they see when outdoors. They include elk,

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Mo releases October 2024 General Revenue Report

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for October 2024 decreased 0.8 percent compared to those for October 2023, from $898.3 million last year to $890.9 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2025 fiscal year-to-date declined 3.3 percent compared to October 2023, from $4.04

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Museum to present program on Tuskegee Airmen

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of dedicated and determined young men who selflessly volunteered as America’s first black military airmen in the United States Air Force (previously known as U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC)). The Airmen played a significant role during World War II, escorting bomber pilots across enemy lines during

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SIU student speakers forum on Nov. 14 to focus on time management

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will share their thoughts on managing time in today’s fast-paced society on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “24/7 in 2024: Navigating Time in a Fast-Paced World.” The free, public forum is from 7

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With one call, Illinois Joining Forces empowers friends and family to link veterans to life-saving resources

SPRINGFIELD, IL — CHICAGO, IL – As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-A-Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the need for targeted support that addresses both immediate needs and long-term well-being.  

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With winter weather on the horizon, IEMA-OHS encourages preparedness this week

SPRINGFIELD–While it doesn’t feel quite like winter yet, temperatures are dipping to freezing some nights and that means it’s time to get ready for the cold. Nov. 4-8 is Winter Weather Preparedness Week and a good time to take stock of your preparedness items. Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Director

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