November 2025

Illinois goes from ‘F’ To ‘A’ on support for survivors of human trafficking

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is announcing Illinois has gone from an “F” on the Shared Hope International Just Like Me report cards: https://reportcards.sharedhope.org/ to an “A” due to the recent passage of the Illinois Statewide Trauma-Informed Response to Human Trafficking Act.    ILLINOIS STATE WIDE TRAUMA   The Just Like Me Report Cards […]

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Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill

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By Brenden MooreCapitol News Illinois  bmoore@capitolnewsillinois.com  SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers passed two-dozen bills during their annual fall veto session that ended Friday, Oct. 31, including a measure that will empower the state’s Department of Public Health to issue vaccine guidelines amid federal uncertainty. House Bill 767 would allow IDPH Director Sameer Vohra to issue state-specific

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Missouri releases October 2025 General Revenue Report

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for October 2025 increased 8.6 percent compared to those for October 2024, from $890.9 million last year to $967.1 million this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased 1.5 percent compared to October 2024, from $3.91 billion

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Pucker up for persimmon, the first-frost fruit

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – After biting into an unripe persimmon, most experience a reaction called “pucker mouth.” Some liken it to having their tongue covered with fur. The offending substances behind this sensation are tannins, naturally occurring compounds that are so astringent they have the power to turn an unsuspecting bite into a moment of instant

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SIU ceramics program to help community with Empty Bowls Nov. 8

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty will show their handiwork as the community comes together on Saturday, Nov. 8, to help those in need. Bowls like these, created by SIU Carbondale ceramics students, will be available at this year’s Empty Bowls. (Photo provided) Empty Bowls, an event where

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SIU symphony, youth orchestras to perform Nov. 10 in Shryock Auditorium

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra will present a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. The SIU symphony and youth orchestras, directed by Rossana Cauti, will perform Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. (Skylar Etherington photo)   Under the direction of Rossana Cauti, assistant professor

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Valle Catholic High School releases first quarter honor rolls

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School has released the names of honor roll students on their first quarter academic achievements:   High Honors (3.6 and above with no grade below B-)   9th Grade Chase Basler, Lyla Bauman, Logan Donze, Gage Fallert, Jaida Fallert, Levi Fallert, Nolan Joggerst, Audrey Jokerst, Ava Kavaliauskas, Connor Manshack,

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