CAPE GIRARDEAU – The 19th Annual Polar Plunge on February 8th at Cape County Park North was a splashing success, raising over $64,000 to date. 165 brave men and women from around the area donned costumes and swimwear to take a chilly dip into the lake at Cape County Park North. In […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU – The Community Counseling Center (CCC) has unveiled a new action plan aimed at improving mental health and substance use services for residents of Southeast Missouri. Following the completion of its 2024 Behavioral Health Community Needs Assessment, CCC has outlined key priorities for improving access to care and enhancing services across a five-county
JEFFERSON CITY, MO. — The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award more than $7.6 million in tax credits to 44 organizations throughout Missouri through the Neighborhood Assistance Program’s (NAP) Fiscal Year 2025 – Round 2 cycle. “Strengthening communities through the Neighborhood Assistance Program helps secure our state’s prosperous future,” said
SPRINGFIELD – More than $40,000 in grants for 26 Illinois schoolyard habitat action projects have been awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2025 application period. The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program supports the development or enhancement of wildlife habitat on school grounds
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that it has posted the 2024 Fourth Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations. Details on the 305 violation reports completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 may be found HERE on the IDPH website. The six facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) announces the March 15 opening of “Here, There: New Perspectives on the Collection,” a guest-curated exhibition featuring modern and contemporary artworks by Illinois artists, in its second-floor galleries at its Springfield location. The exhibition is currently on display at ISM’s Lockport Gallery through Feb. 22. For more
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House has passed House Bills 595 & 343, legislation designed to prevent local governments from imposing certain rental regulations on landlords. Sponsored by State Rep. Chris Brown, the bill seeks to protect property owners’ rights by prohibiting municipalities from enforcing ordinances that: Require landlords to accept Section 8 housing
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has given initial approval to House Bill 75, also known as the Missouri Religious Freedom Protection Act, sponsored by Rep. Cathy Jo Loy. The bill ensures that public officials cannot limit or prohibit religious gatherings, reinforcing First Amendment protections for Missourians. The legislation was introduced in
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has approved House Bills 594 and 508, landmark legislation aimed at providing tax relief to hardworking Missourians and making the Show-Me State more competitive for businesses and entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins, the bills propose a full income tax deduction for federal capital
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House of Representatives has passed House Bill 737, legislation aimed at improving the welfare of foster children across the state. Sponsored by State Rep. Melissa Schmidt, the bill ensures that federal benefits intended for foster children are used solely for their unmet needs, rather than being absorbed by the state.
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