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Illinois Senators present legislative package to make childcare more affordable and accessible for Illinois families 

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (41st–Downers Grove), alongside State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) and State Senator Darby Hills (26th–Barrington Hills), today unveiled their legislative package to make childcare more affordable for Illinois families and businesses. “Investing in childcare is investing in Illinois families and businesses,” said Curran. “Our legislative package […]

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Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen hear flooding complaints

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Board of Aldermen discussed the city’s response to the heavy rains that inundated the community the previous Friday evening.   Alderman Robert Donovan questioned delays in getting the barricades set up for the heavy rain. He said news stations were predicting “historic” rainfall so there was plenty of notice

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Illinois celebrates major Medicaid milestone: 60 years of providing critical healthcare coverage

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SPRINGFIELD – As the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Service (HFS) celebrates Medicaid Awareness Month in April, the Department is reflecting on how the vital healthcare program has evolved and improved the lives of millions of Illinoisans   As Medicaid marks its 60th anniversary in April, the HFS is celebrating the program’s six decades

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Social Security Administration implements new anti-fraud measures to enhance telephone claim processing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools for claims filed over the telephone, further modernizing the agency’s services and strengthening program integrity. Beginning April 14, 2025, SSA will allow individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities designed to protect

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Home school bill held on 3rd reading, not brought up for a vote

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SPRINGFIELD – In the Illinois House of Representatives Friday, House Bill 2827, the Homeschool Act, was officially HELD on third reading by the bill’s sponsor, meaning it was not brought for a vote.     According to State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) a staunch opponent of the legislation, “We will be keeping a very close eye on this,

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Six CHS seniors are among the top students in Southern Illinois

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CHESTER – Six Chester High School seniors were honored at the 2025 Southern Illinois Society of High School Achievement (SISHSA) Banquet Thursday.   The event, which is in its 53rd year of existence, honors the top students across Southern Illinois. The banquet takes place at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and features entertainment, a sit-down

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Easter Blessings

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Jason Smith, member of Congress   The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He

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New procedures affect CDL medical certificates

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Beginning April 21, 2025, the Department of Revenue will implement new procedures established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that pertain to the Medical Examiner Certificate (MEC) required for some commercial driver license (CDL) and commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders in the state.   To prepare for implementation, online MEC update

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