December 2025

PSC grants Ameren Transmission Co. of Illinois a CCN for North Central Missouri Project and orders route modifications for landowners

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC) approved an order for a certificate of convenience and necessity (CCN) to Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) relating to the first phase of transmission investments in North Central Missouri.   Commissioners also approved ATXI to transfer an undivided 49% interest in certain transmission facilities […]

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State announces 2025 Illinois Human Rights Award recipients

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CHIGAGO – Deputy Governor of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grace Hou, and Director of Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), Jim Bennett, today presented IDHR’s annual Human Rights Awards to Youth Outlook and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center in recognition of International Human Rights Day, December 10, during a ceremony at 555 W. Monroe St.,

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Stay in a ‘yurt’ at Table Rock State Park

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Table Rock State Park is excited to announce the opening of five new premium yurts, which are part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects.     The five new premium yurts are now available for reservations with arrivals beginning today.. Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at 877-422-6766 from

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Treasurer Frerichs encourages the Gift of Education this holiday season

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SPRINGFIELD – Struggling to find the right holiday gift for a child? Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has one. Invest in a young person’s future by contributing to their Bright Start 529 college savings account.   “Every time you make a Bright Start contribution, that kid sees that you believe in them. That’s a powerful

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Laura Ann Cleiman

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A funeral will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025 for 61-year-old Laura Ann Cleiman of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 10:56 am, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at her residence. She was born December 31, 1963 in Gibson City, Illinois to Lendle and Ruth (nee Hartsock) Milligan who both preceded her in death. Laura married

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Cecilia Mooney named SGHS December Elks Student of Month

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Cecilia Mooney, the Elks Student of the Month for December from Ste. Genevieve High School. Cecilia is the daughter of John and Elaine Mooney.     Cecilia’s scholastic honors include: being in the Top 10 Percent of her class, earning Summa Cum Laude and receiving the Algebra I award. Cecilia is Drum

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