April 2026

SIU Carbondale awards 2026 Provost’s Scholarships to 25 community college students

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Twenty-five high-achieving community college students from Illinois, Florida and Texas have received Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s 2026 Provost’s Scholarships, which cover tuition and mandatory fees for two years. Five John A. Logan College students who received a Southern Illinois University Carbondale Provost Scholarship on April 21 are, from left, Nurfarhana […]

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Southern Illinois Builders Association joins National Construction Safety Week 2026: ‘All in Together’

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O’FALLON, Ill. – The Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) proudly supports Construction Safety Week 2026, scheduled for May 4-8, under the national theme “All in Together.” This year’s campaign emphasizes three key pillars of Recognize-Respond-Respect as a unified call to action for addressing high-energy, high-hazard work and preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the

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The Joy of Red and White quilt exhibit at Lutheran Heritage Center

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ALTERNBURG – Ann Meyer Hazelwood’s love for red and white began in Perry County, where she was born and raised. Her passion for quilting grew when she opened Patches, Etc. in St. Charles, Missouri. What started as a small venture blossomed into a quilt, needlework, and button shop that thrived for 30 years.    

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ServMO honors volunteers at Annual Show Me Service Awards

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — ServMO held its 24th Annual Show Me Service Awards today at the Missouri State Capitol to recognize the impact of service and volunteerism throughout the state.   “Missouri is home to many extraordinary citizens who lend their time and talents to strengthen communities,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of

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Bill to stop ADA lawsuit abuse heads to Governor’s desk

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JEFFERSON CITY– The Missouri General Assembly’s final passage of SB 907, will likely provide much-needed relief from lawsuit abuse for Main Street Missourians, NFIB MO Director Brad Jones thanked lawmakers for their efforts on behalf of small business owners.   “For too long, Main Street Missourians have become the target of frivolous lawsuits, with predatory trial attorneys demanding thousands

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Countdown to the 2026 Illinois State Fair: 100 Days Out Celebration!

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – We invite you to join us for lunch on Tuesday, May 5th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds for our “100 Days Out” Celebration!   Get ready for a mouthwatering lineup of State Fair favorites including: Mickey’s Massive Burritos – You can’t have Cinco de Mayo

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EPA Region 7 Celebrates Earth Day 2026

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Commentary from the Desk of Regional Administrator Jim Macy    LENEXA, KAN.  –  Happy Earth Day, Region 7! Today we’re celebrating our Earth by taking tangible actions at the local level.   This year, our office is focused on highlighting our Region 7 partners under EPA’s Feed It Onward initiative. For more information on food-waste reduction

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Governor Pritzker launches first-in-the-nation film production Tax credit to incentivize sustainable filmmaking

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CHICAGO – In celebration of Earth Day, Governor JB Pritzker has announced the launch of the first-in-the-nation incentive to promote environmentally sustainable film and television production. Under the expanded program, productions recognized as a “certified green production” through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Illinois Film Office will be eligible for an additional 5%

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IDOL reaches agreement with Allied Universal Security Services to resolve wage claims and strengthen compliance

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance with Allied Universal Security Services to resolve wage claims and prevent future violations of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act.   Following the receipt of multiple wage complaints, IDOL initiated an investigation into Allied Universal’s wage payment practices. The agreement

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