CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is holding an open house on Friday, Aug. 28, featuring an appearance by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois. The event, which is free and open to the public, is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the institute, at 1231 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale. The […]
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today announced a new partnership with the Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group (IERG) to provide the state’s manufacturing community with a stronger, unified voice on environmental policy, regulation, rulemaking, compliance and enforcement. The partnership will combine the IMA’s established advocacy expertise with IERG’s deep knowledge of environmental laws,
As we start planning the 2027 Missouri State Fair, August 12–22, we want to hear directly from the people who know the Fair best — you. We’re asking attendees and Fair fans to share their thoughts about the 2026 Missouri State Fair. Your feedback on what you loved, what you’d like to see improved, and
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All ages and groups are welcome at this free event on the Mighty Mississippi. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Day on the River event showcasing the mighty Mississippi River is set for 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at Riverfront Park in Cape Girardeau. Join MDC staff for a
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It’s that time of the year again. School is back in session. We wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about school bus safety. The kids are our future, help protect our future.
Several months ago, then Rotary District 6060 Governor Ralph Zuke presented Rotarian, Steph Gremminger, with a pink flamingo to spark conversations about Rotary. Gremminger said the flamingo will be a traveling flamingo—so now it has traveled to Rotarian Laurie Ebeling, now club secretary. If you happen to visit Laurie’s State Farm office and see the
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed Executive Order 26-17, establishing the Missouri Child Welfare Task Force to further strengthen coordination across Missouri’s child welfare system by developing recommendations for a set of unified standards for child welfare safety. “Protecting Missouri’s most vulnerable children is one of our highest responsibilities, and the people doing this
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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State of Illinois has been approved to receive $1.04 billion in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to support high-speed internet access statewide. The funding will connect approximately 350,000 residents through homes, businesses,
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 Unclaimed Property Auction, beginning with the first event preview tomorrow night, August 26, at 5:00 PM at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center in Columbia, MO. The auction preview gives buyers an opportunity to walk through the venue and get a look at the items
Fisheries staff stocked juvenile alligator gar across the Bootheel for restoration efforts. MDC also reminds the public that this fish species is illegal to harvest or possess. CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.– The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) alligator gar stocking program began in 2007 at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and has grown to extend throughout areas
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