September 2025

Lt. Governor David Wasinger, Sen. Adam Schnelting launch statewide ‘Protect Our Seniors’ Tour

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Building on the success of last month’s Elder Abuse Awareness Forum in St. Charles, Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger today announced a statewide “Protect Our Seniors” Tour to bring attention to elder abuse prevention, connect families with resources, and hear directly from Missourians about the challenges they face. The St. Charles event […]

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University of Missouri continues to grow cancer-fighting drug production

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri hosted a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday for two new additions to the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) facility enabling the expansion of critical radioisotope production.   Totaling more than 29,000 square feet, the two additions will streamline operations and greatly increase the number of cancer-fighting drug doses available

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Betty J. Behrle

A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 for 95-year-old Betty J. Behrle of Perryville who passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri.     She was born February 26, 1930, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar Aubuchon and Allie (Garland) Aubuchon who both

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Charlotte Thompson Suhler honored with SIU School of Journalism and Advertising naming

by Britni Bateman,  SIU Foundation’s chief marketing officer CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale will name its School of Journalism and Advertising in the College of Arts and Media after alumna Charlotte Thompson Suhler in recognition of her recent gift to the school.     Charlotte Thompson Suhler, pictured during her time at SIU

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Donor generosity propels Mizzou to highest fundraising year in university history

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has set a new philanthropic record, achieving the highest fundraising year in its 186-year history.     “Philanthropy continues to sustain Mizzou’s mission in academics, research, engagement and athletics,” University of Missouri President Mun Choi said. “Thank you to those on campus, including Vice Chancellor for Advancement Chris

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IARF honors First Assistant Deputy Governor Croke, legislators with 2025 Champion Awards

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois First Assistant Deputy Governor Ryan Croke was presented the 2025 IARF Champion Award by Josh Evans, President & CEO during the Association’s 2025 IARF Educational Conference & Expo at the Bloomington Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The IARF Champion Award recognizes individuals, groups, and/or organizations that put forth significant effort(s) to support, advance,

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IDPH marks 60 years of newborn screening efforts in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – With Newborn Screening Awareness Month underway in September, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is celebrating 60 years of the program in Illinois. Beginning in 1965 with testing for a single condition, Illinois’s newborn screening program now checks for more than 50 conditions, offering the hope of early diagnosis and intervention when needed.

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Illinois Department of Labor opposes federal rollback of minimum wage protections

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) strongly condemns actions by the Trump administration to roll back federal minimum wage and overtime protections for millions of home health care workers.   “These reckless rollbacks undermine the economic security of working families across the country,” said IDOL Director Jane Flanagan. “While Illinois has robust minimum wage and

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