August 2025

Illinois OSHA releases fact sheet of top water and sewer department violations

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) has released a new fact sheet highlighting the top 20 safety violations identified during water and sewer department inspections conducted in recent years.    IL OSHA inspects municipal water and sewer departments across the state to help ensure employees working […]

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Illinois secures 11 top spots on business facilities’ annual report​

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CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Intersect Illinois announced that Illinois has ranked in the top 10 spots across 11 categories on Business Facilities’ 21st Annual Rankings. Illinois ranked number one in nuclear energy with top-ten wins in other categories including: Foreign Direct Investment (#5),

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Illinois State Police combats vehicle hijacking and theft

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) continues to target vehicle theft, hijacking, and related violent crimes using grant funding from the Illinois Secretary of State Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council. ​ ISP was awarded a $10 million grant for the first fiscal year, another $677,000 in June 2024,

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Insured losses from 2025 catastrophic weather events in Missouri approach $2 billion

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) continues to closely monitor the insurance industry’s response to severe weather events that have caused significant damage throughout the state this year.     “The insurance industry continues to respond and assist Missourians as they rebuild and repair their property,” stated DCI Director Angela Nelson. “Almost

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Jefferson College to host ‘Miles for Hoops’ 5K, walk and kids fun run Aug. 23

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Jefferson College to host ‘Miles for Hoops’ 5K, walk and kids fun run Aug. 23 HILLSBORO, Mo. – Jefferson College will host “Miles for Hoops,” a 5K run, 1-mile walk and kids fun run, at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, on the Hillsboro campus.   The event will support the Jefferson College basketball program and

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Jennifer Gegg pitches her way to an NHPA world championship

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve’s own Jennifer Gegg has become quite a celebrity after returning home from the NHPA World Championship in Sandy, Utah last week. Don Pritchard of KSGM Radio said he first learned of Jenny’s accomplishment when one of her sisters sent him a message and suggested it might make a good story.

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Justice Center sidewalk contract awarded to Lappe Cement finishing

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Commission has awarded a contract for the Perry County Joint Justice Center sidewalk project to Lappe Cement Finishing.   According to the minutes of the July 21st commission meeting the commissioners voted 3-0 to select Lappe which had provided the low bid for the project.   The commissioners chose alternative

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Justice Matters

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Reflections of Missouri Chief Justice W. Brent Powell Have you ever had to replace a living legend? Or follow in the footsteps of a sister, brother, or co-worker who seemingly could do no wrong? If so, you can relate to my predicament.     For those who have been reading the Justice Matters commentaries for

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Livestock and Competitive Exhibits starting soon at the Missouri State Fair

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The 2025 Missouri State Fair officially kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 7, but there are several livestock shows and competitive events that start as early as Tuesday, Aug. 5. This year’s pre-Fair shows and classes include the following: Tuesday, Aug. 5 9 a.m. – Poultry Live Market Show – Poultry Building 9 a.m. – Apiculture

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