June 2025

Illinois reaffirms policy to preserve access to ‘life-saving emergency room treatment’

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SPRINGFIELD – In response to action by the Trump administration to restrict access to life-saving care in hospital emergency rooms, the State of Illinois is reaffirming that pregnant women in the state have the right to the full range of life-saving care, including abortions, when they are in Illinois emergency rooms. The Trump Administration’s recent action rescinded guidance […]

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Governor Pritzker awards 27 Equitable Energy Future Grants, Launches Application for Round Three of Program

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced 27 awards totaling $23 million through the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program as part of a larger strategy to equitably grow the clean energy workforce in Illinois through the landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Additionally, the Governor announced

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Governor Kehoe amends call to special session

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO—Today, Governor Mike Kehoe amended his call to convene the One Hundred Third General Assembly in the First Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session to include legislation that provides additional tools and funding for disaster relief, new property tax relief, a tax incentive program for economic development, and additional funding for critical budget

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Got photos? Snap, Enter, Vote! IDOT’s photo contest showcasing transportation in Illinois returns

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SPRINGFIELD – It’s back. For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Department of Transportation is offering you an opportunity to highlight how transportation connects communities with a photo contest. The public is invited to submit original photos that demonstrate why transportation is important to them.   “Countless modes of transportation are available throughout the entire state,

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Fire damages building at Perryville Stave Company

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PERRYVILLE –  On Wednesday June 4th at 6:01 p.m., Perryville Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial structure fire at 1205 S. Kingshighway.     Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Mantz said “firefighters found an approximate 60′ by 120′ structure with heavy smoke and flames. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire

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‘Dora’ – Missouri DOR implements AI-powered features

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO—In 2019, the Missouri Department of Revenue (DOR) launched a virtual assistant platform, DORA, that provided patrons with 24/7 customer assistance. The chatbot was designed to respond to common questions relating to taxation, motor vehicles, and driver licensing. Since its inception, DORA has responded to over 11 million inquiries across 2.6 million sessions.

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Braun makes Spring 2025 Dean’s List at Monmouth College

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MONMOUTH, IL — Kayla Braun of Evansville has made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Spring 2025 semester.   Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs. A residential liberal arts college that is the birthplace of the women’s fraternity movement, Monmouth

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