January 2026

Illinois unveils groundbreaking multisector plan to transform state into national leader for older adults

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a landmark multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. “EngAging Illinois […]

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McKendree University announces spring season at The Hett

by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL — Several entertaining acts will be taking to the stage at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) for the second half of their 2025-2026 season. All events are open to the public with discounts for seniors, students, and Friends of the Hett. For tickets or more information

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Missouri Dairy Expo: harnessing technology, preserving tradition

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Missouri Dairy is eager to bring information to improve profitability for dairy producers statewide. On Friday, Jan. 23, Missouri Dairy hosts the sixth annual Missouri Dairy Expo in conjunction with its annual meeting at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center in Springfield. “We have a great lineup of experts for this year’s

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Missouri files lawsuit over insulin pricing scheme

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her Office has filed suit against 19 Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) companies and drug manufacturers operating in Missouri. For years, PBMs and manufactures have manipulated Missouri’s health care markets, resulting in skyrocketing prices of life-sustaining insulin medication. “At a time when health care costs

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New legislation would simplify senior property tax relief

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – State Representative Hardy Billington has introduced House Bill 2944, legislation that aims to simplify Missouri’s local senior citizen homestead property tax credit program. HB 2944, if passed, would remove the requirement for annual reapplications in counties that have adopted the program.   Once a qualifying senior completes the initial application and

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Perry County School District 32 Board of Education meets

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education met January 14th and released this summary of the Regular Open Session Meeting and the closed session which followed.   The open session was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and the pledge of allegiance was recited.   The board approved the consent

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Prism Theatre Company announces cast for ‘Progress’

St. Louis, MO — Prism Theatre Company announces the cast for its upcoming production and world premiere of Progress, a new play by John Wolbers, running July 3–12, 2026 at the Kranzberg Black Box Theatre.   Committed to developing and producing bold new work highlighting women, Prism Theatre Company continues that mission with Progress, a timely and compelling new play that

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Sarah Grace Brenner receives Girl Scouts’ Medal of Honor

GLEN CARBON, Illinois – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) is proud to announce that Sarah Grace Brenner of Shiloh, Illinois has been awarded Girl Scouts’ Medal of Honor – a lifesaving award she received for demonstrating heroism while saving a life.     October 27, 2025 started as a normal day in the Brenner

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Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District meets Monday

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve County Ambulance District board will meet Monday at 5:15 p.m. in ambulance house No. 3, 10786 Highway 32, Ste. Genevieve.   Most of the meeting will be open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   STE. GENEVIEVE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT   Regular Meeting Tentative Agenda Date: Monday, January

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