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Darren Bailey enters Illinois governor’s race, pledging new approach to Chicago area

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By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com BLOOMINGTON — Darren Bailey’s second campaign for governor will take a different approach to Chicago and its suburbs following his unsuccessful 2022 bid, the downstate farmer and former Republican state lawmaker told supporters Thursday.     Former Republican State Sen. Darren Bailey speaks to supporters at a rally in Bloomington […]

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First tenant moves in to SIU’s new hub for clinical, social services and training

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale has created the Community Care and Education Center (CCEC) as a hub for community clinical services, social support resources and experiential training for health care, behavioral health and social services students, and the College of Health and Human Sciences facility is now open at its new location in University Hall,

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Illinois consumers collect nearly $20 million using IDOI’s Life Insurance Policy Locator Service

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service available to consumers at no charge.    “September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an ideal time to remind Illinoisans to use  the free Life

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Missouri Community College students build skills and engage lawmakers at 2025 Leadership Institute

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JEFFERSON CITY — Dozens of community college students from across Missouri came together in Jefferson City recently for the Missouri Community College Association’s (MCCA) annual Student Leadership Institute.     The one-day event gave student leaders the chance to sharpen their leadership skills, learn from experts and connect directly with Missouri legislators.   The Institute

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance highlights consumer protections under medical loss ratio and rate review requirements

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is reminding consumers of key protections under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that help ensure value in health insurance coverage. Two essential tools—Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) and Health Insurance Rate Review—work together to promote transparency and accountability in the health insurance marketplace.  

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Nosferatu with live orchestra at the historic Orris Theatre

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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Saturday, October 25, the Friends of Ste. Genevieve County Library will transform the historic Orris Theatre into a silent movie house for a once-in-a-century experience. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the 1922 horror masterpiece Nosferatu accompanied by a live performance from the seven-piece Rats & People Orchestra of St. Louis, MO.  

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PCSD No. 32 Board of Education meets Tuesday in special session

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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in special session Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for a closed session.     AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32 Board of Education Special Meeting Open Session Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Central Office 519 N. Main St., Perryville, MO 63775 6:45

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