January 2026

Trump Administration cuts funding for life-saving Illinois Behavioral Health and Suicide Prevention Programs

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CHICAGO—This week, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) received notice from the Trump Administration that funding for five critical behavioral health and suicide prevention programs, totaling over $5.94 million and affecting hundreds of people and providers, has been cut.   “The Trump Administration cutting […]

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UM leaders thank Gov. Kehoe for prioritizing higher education, workforce development

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Gov. Mike Kehoe released budget recommendations for fiscal year 2027 during his State of the State address Tuesday that show his administration’s continued commitment to higher education and the University of Missouri System.   “The University of Missouri Board of Curators is grateful that Governor Kehoe continues to prioritize education, workforce development, research and

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Round 2, Day 3 produces wins by Perryville and New Athens; Lebanon and Valle lose

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Perryville advances to Consolation Championship game while New Athens will play for CIT Championship; Lebanon will play for 7th Place; while Valle will play for 3rd Place By Jim Beers CHESTER – Round 2 of the 62nd Annual Chester Invitational Tournament tipped 0ff Wednesday January 14. Day 3 featured Game 5 at 6:00 p.m. and

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Terry J. Ernst

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Terry J. Ernst, 75, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Independence Care Center. He was born August 13, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Weldon and Wilberta “Birdie” (Bohnert) Ernst and raised on crop/livestock farm near Biehle in Perry County. He received his high school diploma in 1968 from St. Vincent’s

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Sue Hagan

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Sue Hagan Busse of Kirkwood, Mo. passed away January 2 surrounded by family.   She was born in Perryville, Mo. January 23,1948 to Lilburn (Shorty) and Esther Hagan.   She was preceded in death by her parents and brother David (Tammy) Hagan.   Sue earned a degree in nursing, was a surgical nurse, and ended

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Joan R. Mueller

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Joan R. Mueller, 92 years old, of Bloomsdale, MO passed away January 14, 2026.   She was born July 23, 1933.   She is survived by daughters: Theresa Mueller and Rita (Jerry) Moore; a son: Thomas (Jennifer) Mueller; a sister; Janet Schulte; and grandchildren: Morgan (Casey) Swartz, Seth Mueller, Erin Mueller, Katherine Moore, Zachary Moore,

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Governor Kehoe delivers 2026 State of the State Address

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, exactly one year since being sworn in as Missouri’s 58th Governor, Governor Mike Kehoe delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the Missouri General Assembly, outlining his legislative priorities and budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. The Governor’s address centered on delivering a responsible, conservative

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