CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service available to consumers at no charge. “September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an ideal time to remind Illinoisans to use the free Life […]
JEFFERSON CITY — Dozens of community college students from across Missouri came together in Jefferson City recently for the Missouri Community College Association’s (MCCA) annual Student Leadership Institute. The one-day event gave student leaders the chance to sharpen their leadership skills, learn from experts and connect directly with Missouri legislators. The Institute
JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is reminding consumers of key protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that help ensure value in health insurance coverage. Two essential tools—Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and Health Insurance Rate Review—work together to promote transparency and accountability in the health insurance marketplace.
SEDALIA – The Missouri State Fair has announced the theme for the 2026 edition of the Fair. In 2026, the Missouri State Fair is celebrating in a big way with the theme, “Show-Me Stars & Stripes,” in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Get ready for a
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The following message was sent to the University of Missouri campus community by Mun Choi Sept. 28, 2025 Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students, For your awareness, on Saturday September 27th I sent a call to action to City and Boone County leaders. In my message, I communicated that the crime problem in downtown
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Saturday, October 25, the Friends of Ste. Genevieve County Library will transform the historic Orris Theatre into a silent movie house for a once-in-a-century experience. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the 1922 horror masterpiece Nosferatu accompanied by a live performance from the seven-piece Rats & People Orchestra of St. Louis, MO.
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in special session Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for a closed session. AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting Open Session Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Central Office 519 N. Main St., Perryville, MO 63775 6:45
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CHESTER – A public hearing will be held Thursday on the city of Chester’s application for a $250,000 grant under the Safe Routes to School Program. The City of Chester intends to use the grant to make improvements along Illinois Route 150 at its intersection with Swanwick Street by Chester High School and Illinois
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STE. GENEVIEVE — During their September meeting, Ste. Genevieve County Democratic Club members passed the hat and collected $270 for the increasing transportation expenses for Common Grounds Coffee House employees. Club member Linda Wagner sits on the SB 40 board and provided an update about the increase in transportation related expenses and decrease in
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — James A. Conder, director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Earth Systems and Sustainability, will discuss seismic activity around the world as the keynote speaker for this fall’s Michael and Nancy Glassman Lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1. On a research trip in December 2023 in Beagle channel of Tierra
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