May 2026

Mary Ann Duffey

Mary Ann Duffey 85 years old of Sainte Genevieve, MO passed away May 2, 2026.   She is survived by a son: Leslie Trautman, Jr., daughter: Tina Clements; sister, Gloria (Raymond) Simms; brother, Leroy Kreitler; step-sons: Brian (Lisa) Duffey and Kevin (Jeanette) Duffey; grandson: James Clements; step-grandson: John William Duffey.   She was preceded in

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Attorney General Hanaway files suit against Crypto ATM Network for enabling scams

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office has filed suit against GPD Holdings LLC (“CoinFlip”) for knowingly facilitating fraudulent transactions and profiting from them with convoluted and excessive fees through cryptocurrency kiosks (Bitcoin ATMs).  “Bitcoin and crypto ATMs are the new getaway cars for fraud, whisking away innocent people’s money

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CPSC announces $4 Million in federal grants to prevent child drownings and entrapments

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is making up to $4 million available to state, local and tribal governments through its grant program to support efforts to prevent drowning and drain entrapments in pools and spas. Drowning in the leading cause of death among children ages one to four and remains a

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EPA announces over $63 million to reduce lead in drinking water in Missouri

LENEXA, KAN. – The EPA has announced $63,606,000 in funding to protect Missourians from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and replacing

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Gov. Pritzker announces $2.6 Million investment in LLCC’s Truck Driver Training Program

LITCHFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker has joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) to announce new investments in Litchfield to expand LLCC’s Truck Driver Training Program. The State of Illinois will provide $2.6 million for design and implementation of infrastructure improvements, which will create a new training

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Graduate and celebrate the safe way

SPRINGFIELD – Congrats, Grad! The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) applauds your remarkable achievements this commencement season. Graduating is a major milestone filled with pride, excitement, unforgettable memories, and new opportunities ahead. Of course, an accomplishment this special calls for a celebration!   As families and friends gather to honor the Class of 2026, we

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Illinois EPA renews funding opportunity for local governments to conduct residential sharps collections

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (illinois Epa) Director James Jennings has announced another round of annual funding to provide grants to units of local government for the collection and proper disposal of household sharps from their residents. Sharps, including needles, syringes, and lancets, collected from private citizens are a household waste. Through the grant program,

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Illinois Retail Merchants Association announces winners of inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) has announced the winners of the inaugural Illinois Retail Challenge Scholarship Competition during a special awards luncheon held at the Governor’s Mansion and attended by Gov. JB Pritzker.   The event brought together student finalists, retail industry leaders, and elected officials to recognize the next generation of retail

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