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Mo DCI warns: termination of coverage for storm-damaged homes will not be tolerated

MO State News, News /

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) issued a forceful bulletin to halt the practice of insurance companies cancelling or non-renewing policies for homeowners still grappling with recovery from the catastrophic spring 2025 storms. This action comes after the department became aware of a few companies terminating coverage for Missouri consumers actively working to complete […]

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More than half of Illinois municipalities implement local grocery sales tax to support key services

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SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Municipal League (IML) announced Monday that 656 municipalities across Illinois – more than half of all municipalities in the state – have adopted an ordinance establishing a 1% local grocery sales tax to replace the statewide grocery tax when it expires on January 1, 2026.   The statewide 1% grocery sales tax,

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SIU hosts fun, hands-on STEM careers conference for grades 5-9

News, Randolph County News /

by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – Girls and boys in grades 5-9 can have fun exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, math and more during the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Saturday, Nov. 1.     An Expanding Your Horizons participant enjoys the Saffron Scientific Histology Services Lab with longtime workshop

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SIU hosts local high, middle school musicians on Percussion Day

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Between 50 and 70 middle school and high school percussion students from throughout Southern Illinois will be at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on Wednesday, Oct. 15, as part of SIU Percussion Day.     The workshops are from 9 a.m. to noon in Altgeld Hall, with a free, public

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The terms of four members of the Ste. Gen Board of Aldermen expire next spring

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STE. GENEVIEVE – One of the measures given first round approval at Thursday’s meeting of the Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen calls for a city election in April .   The terms of four members of the Board of Aldermen expire in April.   They are Patrick Fahey in the first ward, Bob Donovan in

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Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions

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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com . SPRINGFIELD — Violent protests, legally questionable immigration raids and the deployment of National Guard troops without the governor’s approval will be at the forefront of state lawmakers’ minds when they return to Springfield on Tuesday. “Lawyers in my office are researching other things that we can do” about the

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Jackets hold on to beat Dupo in 38-37 nail-biter

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TaShawn Palacio breaks school receiving touchdown record with 11th touchdown pass reception; McCartney scores two touchdowns By Jim Beers CHESTER – Friday October 10 was the 2025 Chester High School Homecoming game and the State Ranked No. 17 Chester YellowJackets hosted the undefeated Dupo Tigers in a hard fought contest. CHS came into the game

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Larry W. Koenig

Obituaries, Perryville Obits /

Larry W. Koenig, 82, of Perryville, Missouri peacefully passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at The Lutheran Home with his family by his side, in Cape Girardeau, MO He was born November 18, 1942 in Farrar, MO to John M. and Amanda (Lorenz) Koenig. Larry and Catherine “Katy” Buchheit were married April 11, 1964 at

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