BOSTON, Mass. – GasBuddy®, North America’s trusted source for fuel savings for more than 25 years, has released new analysis identifying the cheapest and most expensive days of the week to buy gasoline in all 50 states. Based on an analysis of daily statewide fuel prices over the past year, GasBuddy found that Sunday is […]
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale Office of Sustainability and the SIU Sustainability Council are now accepting applications for Green Fund grants. The grants, now in their 23rd round, are part of SIU’s ongoing commitment to campus sustainability. Any SIU student, faculty or staff member is welcome to submit a Green Fund Grant proposal
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — “The Power Within: Reclaim, Restore and Rise” is the theme for the 2026 Illinois ACE Women’s Network Conference at Southern Illinois University Carbondale on March 2 and registration is now underway. Women from throughout the state who are interested in education are welcome to participate in this engaging day of conversation
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KANSAS CITY, MO–Missouri Humanities (MH) is thrilled to announce the five featured communities for the next season of Small Town Showcase. The five communities to be showcased next year are: Perryville (Perry County), Savannah (Andrew County), Waynesville (Pulaski County), Neosho (Newton County), and Excelsior Springs (Clay/Ray Counties). Congratulations to all the winners! Small Town
MODOC, IL – The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, 4800 Lock and Dam Road, Modoc. Visitors can watch bald eagles and attend live animal programs. World Bird Sanctuary will present programs featuring
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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Recent changes to the federal tax code have drawn attention for creating a new tax break for workers who earn tips. While often described as “no tax on tips,” the provision is more limited and more complicated than that phrase suggests, says Andrew Zumwalt, director of the University of Missouri’s Personal Financial
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SILVER SPRING, MD – The National Weather Service (NWS) is soliciting comments through July 31, 2026 for potential changes to the Red Flag Warning standard formatting. The NWS is extending the comment period on proposed changes to the format of the Red Flag Warning Product/Fire Weather Watch (RFW) through July 31, 2026. NWS
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) released the following statement after banks filed a motion to appeal a ruling by a federal judge that upheld the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, the largest Main Street relief package Illinois has adopted. Under the law, banks and credit card companies would be prohibited from charging swipe fees
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STE. GENEVIEVE – On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Ste. Genevieve High School senior Jacob Warren signed a national letter of intent to compete on the football team at Central Methodist University. Jacob is the son of Sheila and Matthew Warren. In attendance were his parents; siblings Parker, Nick, Ethan and Kailyn; and friends and teammates
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By Mo. State Senator Mike Henderson This week, my taxpayer protection bill passed the Senate, along with a handful of other important measures aimed at strengthening our state and serving our communities. Committees are working diligently, and more than a dozen House-passed bills have now advanced to the Senate for consideration. The Capitol has been
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