SPRINGFIELD, ILL.– The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.0 points in September to 98.8. This was the first decline in three months, though it remains above the survey’s 52-year average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose seven points from August to 100, the fourth-highest reading in over 51 years. “Optimism among small business owners decreased in […]
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JEFFERSON CITY – A Farmington man died and 11 persons were hurt in a traffic crash Tuesday on Highway 221, in Iron County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the crash happened at about 4:03 p.m. when a southbound 2008 Toyota Corolla crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2021 Ford Transit head-on.
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PERRYVILLE – Perryville High School has introduced the members of the 2025 PHS Homecoming Court. (From left to right) Hunter Esselman (JR), son of Leslie and Kyle Esselman escorting Manuela Robinson (JR), daughter of Gina and Keith Robinson. Dexter Strattman (SR), son of Kimberly and Chad Strattman escorting Reese Behrle (SR),
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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Representative David Friess has filed HB4146, a measure to allocate $5,000,000 from the Build Illinois Bond Fund to the Department of Commerce and EconomicOpportunity (DCEO). The funds would be granted to Monroe County to support the construction,improvements, and repairs of the Stringtown Levee. This legislation follows ongoing efforts by Rep.
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ALTENBURG – The Riverside Regional Library Branch in Altenburg will have a Medicare Part D sign-up on Thursday, October 30. Liz Yokley with Aging Matters will be available to guide people through this process. Call the Library at 573-824-5267 to sign-up for half hour time slots beginning at 1 pm and the last
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STE. GENEVIEVE – The tentative agenda for today’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County Commission has been released. The meeting begins at 8:15 a.m. and will be held in the Ste. Genevieve County Courthouse. The tentative agenda:
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A funeral will be held Monday, October 20, 2025 for 68-year-old Steven Alan Roche of Ellis Grove, Illinois, who passed away at 11:54 a.m., Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at his residence. He was born September 30, 1957 in Chester, Illinois to the Fred and Edith (nee Eggemeyer) Roche who both preceded him in death. Steven
CHESTER – The Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission will meet Thursday at 6:30 at City Hall. The tentative agenda: Chester Beautification/Tourism Commission Agenda October 16, 2025 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes-Brenda Owen Treasurer’s Report-Linda Rader/Brenda Owen Public Petitions & Correspondence Standing Committee Reports Beautiful Home Award-JoAnn
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) within the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published a first draft of a proposed rule amendment to 19 CSR 100-1.180, establishing curbside pickup at dispensary facilities. This draft is not part of a formal rulemaking process and is instead part of DHSS’
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SPRINGFIELD – Numerous Illinois state parks, state fish and wildlife areas, and other public lands will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2025 youth waterfowl hunts. Federal sites that fall under the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) waterfowl administrative rule that will be open for the youth hunts also are listed
