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Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review

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By Maggie Dougherty Capitol News Illinois mdougherty@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO — Terminally ill adults in Illinois may have the option to take life-ending medication prescribed by a physician under a bill passed by the Illinois legislature last week during its fall session.   Advocates for the bill say it is rooted in compassion and will bring agency […]

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Missouri among top 10 U.S. states leading the 2025 non-farm employment boom

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By https://www.kellerexecutivesearch.com/ JEFFERSON CITY – A new study reveals that Missouri has seen the sixth-highest nonfarm job growth in the nation from July 2024 to July 2025. The research by global executive search firm Keller analyzed changes in nonfarm employment across U.S. states between July 2024 and July 2025, using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Missouri Veterans will be honored with new memorial obelisk

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The Missouri Office of Administration and the Missouri Veterans Commission, invites Veterans and their families to attend the Missouri Veterans Memorial new obelisk dedication on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 11:00 am.   The ceremony will include the dedication of a new memorial obelisk for Veterans of the wars in Iraq

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Munoz to provide District 32 Veterans Day Assembly Address

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PERRYVILLE – Marine Corps veteran Rae Lynn Munoz, Executive Director of Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial, will provide the keynote address during Perry County District 32’s annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, Nov. 10.   A southeast Missouri native, Munoz enlisted in the United States Marine Corps upon graduating high school. While on active duty, Corporal

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PCMS Pegleg Players to present ‘How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery’

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PCSD32 PERRYVILLE – Perry County Middle School’s drama club, the Pegleg Players, will perform “How to Get Away with a Murder Mystery” by Don Zolidis.     Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-15, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Perry Park Center. Tickets are $5 at

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SIU Alumni Association to launch ‘SIU A to Z’ children’s book

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Caleb Hale, director of communications for the SIU Alumni Association CARBONDALE, Ill. — A vibrant, new children’s board book created by the SIU Alumni Association will introduce Southern Illinois University Carbondale to generations of potential future Salukis through colorful illustrations, campus landmarks and fun facts.  Nancy and John Jackson are the primary donors for the

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SIU’s HEROES program seeks donated personal care items to help students meet basic needs

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s HEROES program ensures students can meet their basic needs so they can achieve their academic and life goals.     The HEROES program will hold a Personal Care Item Drive Nov. 17-Dec. 12. (SIU Carbondale photo)   In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, HEROES will conduct

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Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge donates to Ste. Genevieve R-II

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Elks Lodge No. 2674 made donations to Ste. Genevieve RII School District for The Backpack Program and The Book Vending Machine Program.     Pictured are: Kenny Flieg, Ste. Genevieve Elks Exalted Ruler, Lance McClard, Assistant Superintendent, Doots Flieg, Ste. Genenevieve Elks Treasurer.  

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