JEFFERSON CITY – Last month, the governor called the Legislature back to Jefferson City for an extraordinary session to approve emergency funding for communities devastated by severe storms and entice the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in Missouri. Lawmakers convened from June 2 – June 11, sending three proposals to the governor for […]
by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will host a special campus and community event on July 1 in recognition of Juneteenth. Last year’s participants in the Dr. Seymour Bryson Future Scholars Program conduct a service project. Photo by Amihere Benson “Who’s Who at Southern Illinois University: Past, Present and Future” is set
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Chamber is proud to release our Annual End of Session Report. Our team has diligently drafted, tracked, and advocated on legislation impactful for the business community. This report opens with a message from our President and CEO Lou Sandoval as well as highlights of the biggest legislative items this year.
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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at city hall. Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda June 19, 2025 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Melissa Gross Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Take Pride Award-JoAnn Simmons/Linda Rader Planters-Linda Schafer Tourism-Brenda
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CHESTER — The Chester Municipal Band will perform in concert at 7 this evening in the back parking lot of the Chester American Legion Hall, 500 Opdyke Street.
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SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair Foundation is proud to announce a $45,000 donation from FCS Financial in support of the new Governor Michael L. Parson Arena. Of the total contribution, $25,000 was gifted by the FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation, and $20,000 was contributed by FCS Financial. “FCS Financial has supported the
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- The theme for this year’s National Fire Prevention Week has been announced and it’s focused on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety. Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones, and toys, to name just a few — are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Monday, Governor Mike Kehoe praised the united recovery effort in St. Louis that is moving the community forward following the devastating May 16 EF-3 tornado that destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses, killed five people, and impacted the lives of tens of thousands of St. Louisans. The State of Missouri’s
BOSTON, Mass. – Average gasoline prices in Missouri have fallen one cent per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.84/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 6.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 22.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial (MNVM) is proud to announce the upcoming dedication of the Veterans Standing Together Across America (VSTAA) Flag, an extraordinary art piece and suicide prevention symbol, created by retired U.S. Navy Chief and nationally acclaimed artist Joe Pisano of Pisano Artistry. The Missouri VSTAA Flag, crafted entirely from drywall
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