SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has announced a new pilot program providing no-cost phone calls to individuals in custody at correctional facilities statewide. Beginning November 3, each individual in custody will receive 775 free domestic phone call minutes, or approximately $6.20 per month, to call loved ones. The pilot program is part of […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) and the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) are continuing their collaborative efforts to enhance firefighter safety through on-demand, experience-based training courses. Their ongoing partnership underscores a shared commitment to striking the balance between firefighter safety and operational effectiveness. A
By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — A closely-watched and long-debated piece of energy legislation is set to become law after passing through both legislative chambers with the governor’s endorsement. The bill that cleared the General Assembly Thursday funds energy storage systems through a new charge to Illinois electric customers that will take effect
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Friday released the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly approved SB1911 to decouple from federal tax policies, including a provision that allows for 100 percent depreciation on equipment, buildings and other qualifying property vital to production operations: “This measure deprives Illinois manufacturers of important tax benefits that
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Missourians urged to review coverage options carefully, plan ahead for the coming year JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has announced the release of final health insurance rates for Missouri’s 2026 individual and small group markets. “First and foremost, Missourians need to know our state continues to have a competitive market,
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SIKESTON – Contractors for the Missouri Department of Transportation will commence work on two Ste. Genevieve projects this morning. Route 32 (Fourth Street) in Ste. Genevieve will be reduced to one lane starting at 7 a.m. with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews improve sidewalks. This section of roadway is located from
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests. Among those listed as arrested: 36-year-old Christian Fernandez of Festus at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 in Perry County on a warrant out of St. Louis County for dangerous drugs. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve
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STE. GENEVIEVE — The Tornado of 1925 will be the subject of the next program of the Sainte Genevieve Museum Speaker Series. Retired professor and author, Steve Wiegenstein, will show a compelling series of archival photographs, share stories of rescue and recovery, and describe the struggle to rebuild in the wake of unimaginable devastation. A
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PERRYVILLE – The Perryville Police Department has released one arrest report. 48-year-old Attrice L. Brooks was arrested October 27th on a charge of second degree assault. The arrest came after police were called to the area of West Ste. Marie Street at 7:41 a.m. Police are investigating a report of a theft in
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ST. CLAIR COUNTY– The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements to approximately two miles of the Relocated Illinois 3 corridor in East St. Louis and Sauget. The meeting will be held: Tuesday, Nov. 18 3-6 p.m. East St. Louis Community College Center 601
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