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Illinois lowers proficiency requirements in English, science and math

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Board of Education recently voted to adopt new performance levels and proficiency benchmarks for state assessments.     The move will affect how Illinois measures whether students are achieving grade-level proficiency in English, mathematics and science and whether they are ready for college.     The change means a significantly higher number […]

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IMEA’s $33.6 million savings will be passed on to municipal utility members

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) member municipalities will see an overall savings of $33.6 million on their power bills over the next ten years, thanks to a successful bond refinancing this summer by IMEA, their wholesale electric supplier.     IMEA is a nonprofit joint-action agency that supplies power and other value-added services

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Meetings on impaired waters slated

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is making available for public review and comment the proposed Missouri 2024-2026 Section 303(d) List of Impaired Waters.   As part of the proposed 2024-2026 Section 303(d) List, the department has included the prioritization for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) development.   The proposed 2024-2026 Section 303(d) List is available

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources opens 2025-2026 Bus Grant Program

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JEFFERSON CITY  –  The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the opening of the next round of the Bus Grant Program for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a noncompetitive grant that is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. The deadline to apply is May

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Mizzou researchers enhancing soybean taste to win over more consumers

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — In Missouri, soybeans aren’t just a crop; they’re the state’s top commodity. At the University of Missouri, researchers are developing innovative ways to improve the flavor of soy-based foods, deliver more health benefits and appeal to a wider audience.     In a recent study, Bongkosh “Jeab” Vardhanabhuti, an associate professor of food

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MNEA-retired donates school supplies to Bloomsdale Elementary

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BLOOMSDALE – Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II is happy to share that Bloomsdale Elementary recently received a generous donation of school supplies from MNEA-Retired to help kick off the new school year.     Sharon Giesler, Melissa Otto, Vic and Carol Klaus, and Jill Naeger with MNEA-Retired deliver school supplies to Bloomsdale Principal Mr.

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Randolph County Sheriff releases arrest reports

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CHESTER – Randolph County Sheriff has released his latest report of  arrest.   Andrew D. McIntyre 45, Sparta, arrested September 8, 2025 by Sparta Police for criminal damage to property.  Is incarcerated.   Brandon L. Keeler 33, Chester, arrested September 8, 2025 by Chester Police for violating an order of protection.  Is incarcerated.   Cheri R. Koene

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SIU first-year law, medical school students collaborate on professional responsibility

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — More than 250 Southern Illinois University Carbondale first-year professional students confronted and discussed current ethical legal and medical issues together at the SIU Simmons Law School. The 254 students from the law school and the SIU School of Medicine were part of the 28th annual Interdisciplinary Professional Responsibility Day, one of the

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Class 2A Chester loses heartbreaker, 33-29, in final minute at Class 3A West Frankfort

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No. 18 Class 2A YellowJackets led, 29-25, until the final seconds of the 4th quarter when No. 26 3A Redbirds scored 8 points to win, 33-29 By Jim Beers CHESTER – The Chester YellowJacket Football Team traveled to West Frankfort Friday September 12 for Game No. 2 of a three-game road swing. Chester opened the

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