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Report: Pay transparency efforts strengthen equity in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – A comprehensive new report released today by the University of Illinois’ Project for Middle Class Renewal (PMCR) finds that while Illinois has made meaningful progress toward gender pay equity since implementing pay data reporting requirements under a 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003 (EPA), significant occupational disparities in pay persist—particularly […]

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MDC needs birders to help with Audubon Christmas Bird Count

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, 2026.   The CBC is an annual bird census where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and other countries

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U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble performs at SIU tonight

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble will give a free, public performance on Monday, Dec. 8, in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Shryock Auditorium.     The U.S. Navy Band Great Lakes wind ensemble, under the direction of Lt. David Harbuziuk, will perform Monday, Dec. 8, in Shryock Auditorium. (Photo provided)

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SIU students earn 3rd berth at national tax competition with regional victory

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale students have taken top honors once again in the recent 2025-26 regional Deloitte FanTAXtic tax case competition, punching its third ticket in the last four years to the nationals in January. SIU’s Deloitte FanTAXtic winning team includes (back, from left) Evan Noelle, Lawson Ridgeway, Ryan

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Large crowd enjoys beautiful Community Thanksgiving Service in Chester

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First Baptist Church in Chester is host of the community-wide event   By Jim Beers CHESTER – The First Baptist Church in Chester was host of the 2025 Community Thanksgiving Service in Chester. A long time event was resurrected by FBC in Chester last year after a brief stagnation period, likely caused, in part, by

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STARS students participate in team-building with the U.S. Army

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STE. GENEVIEVE –  The Ste. Genevieve School District R-II STARS students took part in a hands-on team-building session in the new middle school gym recently.     The students were guided by Army Staff Sergeant Darrel W. Oard and PFC Thomas Desiree.   The event focused on communication, problem-solving, and collaboration—skills essential for both leadership

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SGHS Speaking Dragons advance to regional semi-finals, finals

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve High School Speaking Dragons have wrapped up a strong stretch of competition, closing out the regional preliminary rounds with several students advancing to the semi-finals and finals on Dec. 8.     Regional Semi-Finalists/Finalists   Sophia Jordan and Emily Merrifield – Duo Interpretation Ashtyn Neel and Caroline Roth –

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SGE honors students in annual Veterans Day art contest

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve Elementary continued its annual Veterans Day Art Contest this year, an event led by art teacher Haley Schnitzler which celebrates student creativity and pays tribute to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.     Each student created artwork reflecting their appreciation for America and honoring the

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Learn to use deer tallow with MDC’s virtual programs Dec. 16

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Learn how to use deer tallow from the comfort of your own home during two virtual programs on Tuesday, Dec. 16 with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Historically, many parts of harvested deer were used for survival. From meat for consumption to candle making from the tallow, every usable part of

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German language students visit Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Recently, Middle and high school students enrolled in Ste. Genevieve’s German language courses visited the Kaplan-Feldman Holocaust Museum in St. Louis in November.   During the trip, students explored exhibits that document the history of the Holocaust, highlight individual stories and examine the consequences of hatred and intolerance.   The visit offered

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