JEFFERSON CITY– With the increase in COVID-19 activity, and the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. The increased demand represents an important step taken by the public to do their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “In addition to staying current on COVID […]
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CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – As the holiday season closes, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) recommends offering your live Christmas tree – completely cleaned of all tinsel, lights, and ornaments – to fish and wildlife in your area, as they can utilize its branches as year-round shelter. Recycled real Christmas trees provide added brush that gives fish
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Thursday the respective chairs of the Missouri House Special Committee on Redistricting and Senate Select Committee on Redistricting jointly released their proposed changes to Missouri’s congressional district map. The map, which is treated as a legislative bill, was filed today as HB 2117 by Rep. Dan Shaul, R-Imperial. The proposed
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As airline ticket sales have soared during the holiday season and the omicron variant causes surges of COVID-19 cases, a new University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign study may help passengers and airlines reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission by optimally seating passengers to minimize potential virus spread. A new study led by Illinois computer
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CHICAGO – Starting Jan. 1, schools will be prohibited from discriminating against natural hairstyles traditionally associated with race and ethnicity- including locs, braids, twists and afros – thanks to a law championed by State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago). Sen. Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) “No child should ever be singled out for sporting a hairstyle that
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URBANA, Ill. — With the way this year has been going, I wanted to get a head start on preparing my home for cold temperatures before old man winter makes a full appearance. Taking steps to get your house ready for colder weather can save you money and help you and your family stay safe and warm. Each year,
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By Ken Johnson, Horticulture Educator, University of Illinois Extension URBANA, Ill. – Once holidays are over, the Christmas trees tend to come down. Instead of hauling this year’s tree to the dump or having the city pick it up, consider repurposing it in your landscape. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Ken Johnson says one popular use
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JEFFERSON CITY – On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approve a major disaster declaration for Missouri to provide federal assistance to a total of seven counties in response to severe storms and deadly tornadoes that swept across the state on the evening of December 10, resulting in extensive
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KANKAKEE – A new law on the books will prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a permit thanks to State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) with Hayli Martinez testifying during a hearing on Hayli’s Law. This new law was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand
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CHESTER — A total of 19 “Welcome to Teaching” bags or baskets filled with assorted classroom supplies, snacks and personal items were presented to first-year teachers at all Randolph County schools by Beta Delta Chapter members of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The useful containers were presented to welcome the teachers to their new careers
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