February 2025

ILETSB Chairman Smoot’s Statement on Impact of Crisis Intervention Team Training

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SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Chairman Sean Smoot issued the following statement on the life-saving impact of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training in law enforcement, as demonstrated recently by Sergeant Travis Schaal of the Chatham Police Department:   “Late one night while on patrol, Sergeant Schaal noticed a vehicle […]

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Illinois Gaming Board reported $1.7 billion in Gaming Tax Revenue for 2024

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CHICAGO—At the Illinois Gaming Board’s (IGB’s) first meeting of the year, it reported that the State and local governments earned more than $1.7 billion in tax revenue (excluding December sports wagering numbers) from Illinois’ 16 licensed casinos, approximately 8,700 video gaming terminals, and 14 operating sportsbooks in 2024.   The total revenue from January 1,

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Mineral Area College President Dr. Joe Gilgour named finalist for national award

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PARK HILLS – Mineral Area College (MAC) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Joe Gilgour, has been named one of four finalists for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) CEO of the Year award. This national recognition celebrates Gilgour’s exceptional leadership and commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students and the community. Since

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Missouri Conservation Commission Action – February 2025

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Conservation Commission met Feb. 6 for a workshop and closed executive session and Feb. 7 for its regular open meeting, all at MDC Headquarters, 2901 W. Truman Blvd. in Jefferson City. Commissioners attending the open meeting in person or online were: Margaret F. (Margy) Eckelkamp, Chair Mark L. McHenry, Vice Chair Raymond

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MoDOT accepts applications for summer youth transportation conference

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting students across the state to apply for the 2025 Youth Transportation Conference (YTC) in Jefferson City. Each year, the department sponsors the annual conference where students can apply STEM-related concepts learned in school to transportation-related issues. The conference will be held July 7-11 on the

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MSHP reports

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest report.   22-year-old Bradden S. Greatting of Perryville was charged with driving while intoxicated in St. Louis County at 1:40 a.m. Saturday. He was released.   20-year-old Jeff Z. Grusky of Rancho Palos Verdes, California was charged with driving without a valid

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Perryville Police Reports

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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports.   Police report the following arrests:   34-year-old Lavell Antonio Jefferson of Hazelwood February 3 on a fugitive warrant following a traffic stop on I-55 northbound at the 130.6 mile marker.   45-year-old Alfred Gomez of Perryville for driving while intoxicated, no vehicle registration

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