June 2025

Illinois Chamber on FY26 Budget: ‘Tax hikes undermine growth’

SPRINGFIELD, IL– At the start of the legislative session, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce was encouraged by Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget, which emphasized fiscal discipline, investment in education, and economic development, without raising taxes.   The final $55.2 Billion FY26 budget passed by the General Assembly tells a different story. It includes more than $350 million in expansive and […]

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Illinois EPA announces $5 Million funding opportunity through the Illinois Overflow and Sewer Grant

SPRINGFIELD —Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a funding opportunity through the new Overflow and Sewer Grant (OSG) program. The OSG program was created to assist local governments with infrastructure needs to address combined sewer overflows (CSO), sanitary sewer overflows (SSO), and stormwater management to improve water quality and protect

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Illinois manufacturers praise comprehensive economic development legislation to attract and grow business investment

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement in support of SB2008, which contains numerous provisions to attract and grow businesses throughout the state:    “This legislation builds on the economic development gains Illinois has made in recent years by ensuring our state has the proper tools to attract new businesses and increase

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Illinois Manufacturers’ Association statement on Spring 2025 legislative session

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement after the General Assembly adjourned the spring 2025 legislative session:    “Economic growth is key to stabilizing the state’s long term financial outlook. When businesses thrive, Illinois thrives. Though we have made progress over the past several years, the collective action taken by the General

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Jefferson College launches new Digital Communication degree

Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Digital Communication designed to prepare students for careers in digital media, marketing, content creation, and more, this program is ideal for anyone looking to build versatile communication skills that apply across nearly every industry, and is now open for enrollment.   In addition to the associate degree, the college also offers

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Missouri National Guard to honor General Omar N. Bradley with armory memorialization

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri National Guard will hold a ceremony on Friday, June 6, 2025, to dedicate the Moberly Armory in honor of General Omar N. Bradley.   Born in Clark, Missouri, in 1893, General Bradley earned the nickname “the soldier’s general” for his compassionate and effective leadership. He played a pivotal role

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OSHA urges Kansas and Missouri first responders, recovery crews, public to protect themselves from hazards after tornadoes

KANSAS CITY, Mo.  – In the aftermath of a tornado, workers may be involved in various response and recovery operations. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds first responders, recovery workers and people living in Kansas and Missouri impacted by tornadoes to be vigilant amid the many hazards that flooding, power loss, structural

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Perry County School District No. 32 School Board will meet in special session

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 will meet in special session Friday, June 6 at 7 a.m. in the central office, 519 N. Main Street.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting – Open Session Friday, June 6, 2025 Central Office 519

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