JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In an effort to enforce the laws as written and protect children, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 45 states and the District of Columbia in asking a state court to order social media company TikTok, Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws. “As […]
CHESTER – The Chester Streets and Alleys Committee will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street in special session. The tentative agenda for the meeting was released Monday afternoon. NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER STREETS & ALLEYS COMMITTEE Notice is hereby
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Curtain opens Thursday March 16 at 7 pm for 2023 Theatre Department production BY JIM BEERS, Contributing Writer CHESTER – The acclaimed Chester High School Theatre Department is proud to announce that its 2023 production will open this Thursday March 16 at 7 p.m. CHS Theatre Director, Rana Hodge, oversees rehearsal at
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STE. GENEVIEVE — An analysis of stormwater improvement needs in Ste. Genevieve has come up with a nearly one million dollar price tag to improve storm run off in three areas of the community. Cochran Engineering presented its findings in a board of aldermen work session following last Thursday’s regular meeting. The first area
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By Garrett Hawkins There’s nothing quite like the hum of Capitol Hill during springtime. Members of Congress are debating, the iconic cherry blossom trees are beginning to bloom, and D.C. is alive with activity from school groups and engaged advocates from all across the country. Each spring, Missouri Farm Bureau (MOFB) members make an
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it is requesting $7.2 billion as part of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 budget. This funding will allow the agency to continue to leverage new and emerging technologies, recruit and support a highly skilled workforce and adapt oversight to new production and business
BOSTON, Mass. — Average gasoline prices in Missouri have risen 5.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.06/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Prices in Missouri are 2.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 82.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The
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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker has signed SB208 into law, making Illinois the third state in the nation, and the first in the Midwest, to mandate paid time off to be used for any reason. The historic legislation provides employees with up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period, meaning approximately 1.5
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Bankers Association is currently accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, aimed at promoting excellence in the field of banking and developing a vibrant talent pool of future banking leaders. The Illinois Bankers Scholarship Fund awards scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to high school graduates or undergraduate college students who
SHAWNEETOWN – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announce the arrest of 20-year-old Demetrius T. Walker of Mount Vernon, IL for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony). The arrest comes after a month-long investigation into the murder of 45-year-old Nathan Dobbs. On February 15, 2023, Dobbs was located deceased in the 100 block
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