SPRINGFIELD — State Senators Erica Harriss (56th District), Jil Tracy (50th District) and Chapin Rose (51st District) addressed Capitol media Thursday, Feb. 27. They said Illinois has the second highest property tax rate among the 50 states, with an average of about two percent of home value paid each year. That is double the […]
Illinois Republicans say property taxes are too high Read More »
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association endorses H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (REPAIR Act) and urges Congress to pass this legislation. Originally proposed in February 2023 by Representative Neal Dunn (R-FL-02), this newly-introduced version includes changes negotiated with legislators and stakeholders, including the AMA. Despite
AMA supports re-introduction of the REPAIR Act Read More »
The Honorable Mary R. Russell, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri, delivered this State of the Judiciary address Wednesday morning, February 26, 2025, during a joint session of the Missouri General Assembly in Jefferson City, Missouri. Lieutenant Governor Wasinger, Speaker Patterson, President Pro Tem O’Laughlin, statewide office holders, members of the General
State of the Judiciary, Jefferson City, February 2025 Read More »
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in March with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs. Discover Fishing Day | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 8 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Fishing is a great way to connect to nature and spend time with
Discover nature in March with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs Read More »
STE. GENEVIEVE – The parents of Scout Troop 150 are putting on a “Decades” themed Trivia Night! Attendees are encouraged to dress up and decorate their table in the theme of their favorite decade. Prizes will be given for best table, as well as overall trivia winner. There will also be snacks
Come to the ‘Decades’ Trivia Night March 8 Read More »
By Julie Harker, University of Missouri Extension COLUMBIA, Mo. – The high price of eggs and egg shortages in some places have led some consumers to seek out other sources of protein. “Eggs are still a good source of protein and nutrients, but, ultimately, it’s up to the consumer to decide if they fit within
Weighing the value of eggs amid high prices Read More »
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. One-third of people lack access to regular primary
Boosting community health: Red Cross offers free A1C testing for blood donors in March Read More »
STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker Series will present “Chester Airfield” with Charlie Bargman, Bob Lockhart and Tammy Grah Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve. Information for the program has been provided by the Chester Public Library, Barbara Maxwell at Perryville Regional
Program will feature ‘Chester Airfield’ Read More »
MODOC — The 2025 Kaskaskia Eagle Fest event will be from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam, 4800 Lock and Dam Road, Modoc. There will be eagle watching and viewing of other feathered friends from the World Bird Sanctuary at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The eagles are coming, the eagles are coming Read More »
by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — The effects of solar eclipses on the sounds of nature will be the topic of the next talk in a series focused on the sun and the major role it plays in the lives of humans everywhere, hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Brent Pease, assistant professor in the
SIU’s ‘Journey to the Sun’ talk focuses on sounds of nature during eclipses Read More »
