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Illinois DCFS celebrates national No. 1 ranking in kinship care; reports progress made in KIND Act implementation

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SPRINGFIELD – State government leaders joined the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the ACLU of Illinois, and community partners at a press conference at the Center for Youth and Family Solutions in Springfield today to highlight significant accomplishments and ongoing progress in implementing the Kinship in Demand (KIND) Act, landmark legislation signed into law […]

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Jefferson College Foundation and Enterprise Bank & Trust launch free, no-pressure financial planning and legacy workshop series

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HILLSBORO, MO — Planning for the future is something every single one of us needs to do, yet the world of taxes, estate planning, and financial management can often feel overwhelming, complicated, and hard to access.   To bridge this gap and provide clear, simple guidance for everyone in the community, the Jefferson College Foundation

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Master Gardener state conference offers tours, workshops and breakout sessions

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Gardeners of all experience levels can explore new techniques and ideas at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4–7 in Springfield. Attendees do not need to be certified Master Gardeners to participate.   Workshops and a trade show will highlight innovative approaches to gardening with a focus

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Mississippi Valley Art Guild holds ‘Build the Bridge’ event

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CHESTER – The Chester Beautification & Tourism Commission is sponsoring a Build the Bridge contest coordinating with the Don Welge Memorial Bridge dedication ceremony on July 11.  The bridge building contest is open to ages 5 to 15. Bridges can be constructed using any materials. There are several prize categories. Contest entries are to be

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Missouri Air Conservation Commission convenes Thursday

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Air Conservation Commission will convene at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.   The public is welcome to observe this meeting remotely by WebEx or telephone conference, using the access information below.   The Department will attempt to correct technical difficulties as they arise, but the Department cannot guarantee

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 MSHP reports eight traffic fatalities, zero drownings, and zero boating fatalities over Memorial Day holiday

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JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, provides the following preliminary statistics related to the Memorial Day holiday:   Eight people died and 99 were injured in 234 traffic crashes during the 2026 Memorial Day holiday counting period, which began at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2026, and

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Rep. David Friess asks Gov. Pritzker to take action on property tax relief

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RED BUD – Illinois State Representative David Friess has announced he has joined his colleagues in the Property Tax Relief Conference in sending a second open letter to Governor Pritzker and members of the General Assembly, urging immediate action on meaningful property tax relief before we adjourn on May 31.   “We have been in

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