CHESTER – On December 18, 2024, Memorial Hospital of Chester held a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recognition ceremony. DAISY Award Nominees. L-R: Susan Diddlebock, Paige Gendron, Ashley Schroeder, Dylan Dungan, and Kim Fedderke. (Not pictured, are Kaity Smith and Rebekah Brueggemann.) The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – In 2024, the Missouri Department of Public Safety team continued to innovate to deliver improved programs and services in a changing public safety environment. As always, DPS’s exceptional team members worked closely with our public safety partners to respond to evolving needs, always driven by our commitment to serving Missourians with integrity.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in January with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Fireside Flavors: Campfire Cooking and Safety | 3 – 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 2 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Register online at https://mdc-event-web.s3licensing.com/Event/EventDetails/203607 With winter starting to finally take hold of southeast Missouri, it’s
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The draft minutes of the Ste. Genevieve County R-II School District Board of Education Regular Scheduled Meeting Tuesday, December 17, 2024 have been released. An item was missed in the earlier release of the board meeting minutes. One of the transfers approved in the minutes from Tuesday was not included.
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STE. GENEVIEVE – In spite of a rainy day, the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve welcomed over 100 guests on its second annual Holiday House Tour held on Saturday, December 14. Tour goers enjoyed holiday sights and sounds at ten different stops, including live music and refreshments at several stops. Eight private homes not
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the selection of Southwest Illinois as the location for Avina Clean Hydrogen’s $820 million investment for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project. The investment will enable Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc., a pioneer in the clean
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Governor-Elect Mike Kehoe has announced the the appointment of Kurt Schaefer as Director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Schaefer will assume the role of DNR Director effective January 13, 2025, and await Missouri Senate confirmation. “I am proud to have Kurt on our team as we work to make
Chicago, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved Ameren Illinois’ refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $83 million in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen power grid reliability and support the ongoing electrification of the state’s power system. The decision cut the utility’s proposed $333 million in spending by approximately 75 percent. The
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CHICAGO, IL – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved Commonwealth Edison’s refiled multi-year grid plan (2024-2027) with modifications. The Commission approved $1.5 billion in investments and system improvements needed to strengthen power grid reliability and support the ongoing electrification of the state’s power system. The decision cut the utility’s proposed $2.0 billion in spending by approximately 25
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring a large event of waterfowl mortality at numerous locations throughout Illinois. Test results received so far indicate highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is the cause. The public is reminded to not handle or attempt to capture waterfowl or other wild birds displaying signs of
