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Missourians recognized for making trees work in their communities

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — For over 30 years, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) have recognized Missourians who prove themselves to be outstanding stewards of our community trees. A new group of recipients were acknowledged for their efforts with Missouri Arbor Awards of Excellence on Aug. 22. The awards […]

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September is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Giving a child the best start in life is what every parent wants. Pregnant women go through a myriad of changes to their body, mental and emotional health and as such, they must take extra precautions to preserve the health of their newborn. Unfortunately, pregnancy can come with additional challenges for mothers

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State law requiring the hiring of Illinois workers takes effect

SPRINGFIELD – The Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (the Act) comes into effect following two consecutive calendar months of the State’s unemployment rate exceeding five (5) percent. The Act requires that the workforce on all public works projects be composed of a minimum of 90 percent Illinois resident laborers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

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Ste. Gen R-II releases Board Briefs from Sept. 24 meeting

STE. GENEVIEVE — This information includes highlights from the Ste. Genevieve County R-II Board of Education’s Sept. 24, 2024, Regular Meeting. This is an unofficial record. The official Board Minutes are posted on the district website and are located on BoardDocs, linked here. The video of the meeting can be found on the district’s Youtube

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The Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission hosts public hearing in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL—The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the third stop on its series of statewide public hearings it is hosting to discuss reparatory actions for Black Americans in Illinois who are descendants of American Chattel Slavery. The next public hearing will take place in Springfield at Southeast High School on Saturday, October

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Upcoming blood donation opportunities Oct. 1-Oct. 15:

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis office of the American Red Cross has announced the following blood drives in the River Region counties of Ste. Genevieve, Perry and Randolph. Sparta 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., VFW Post 2698, 1911 North Market Street Steeleville 10/1/2024: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion Hall, 305 South

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