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Governor Kehoe and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education releases Child Care Licensing Implementation Report

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Governor Mike Kehoe has announced the release of the Executive Order 25-15 Implementation Report, a key step toward modernizing Missouri’s child care licensing system by reducing outdated, duplicative, or burdensome rules—while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality for children.   “Missouri families deserve safe, reliable child care, and providers deserve a licensing system […]

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Eldorado, Ill. man charged with first degree murder

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ELDORADO – The Illinois State Police have arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado, Ill., for First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Eldorado Police Department. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, shortly after 5 a.m., Eldorado Police Department Officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in reference to an

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Celebrate National Public Lands Day with the Trigg Ozark Tour

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MURPHYSBORO, Illinois – Continuing a tradition that dates back to 1931, this year’s Trigg Ozark Tour will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, and will take participants on an all-day journey back in time to the place where Illinois began, Randolph County.   Tickets are still available for an excursion that will give participants

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25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo Set for September 23–25

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DUQUOIN, Ill. — High school students from Johnson, Jefferson, Union, Hamilton, White, Saline, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, Franklin and Washington Counties will have the opportunity for a hands-on learning experience in the construction trades during the 25th Annual Southern Illinois Construction Industry Career Expo, scheduled for September 23–25, 2025, at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds.   The Expo

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SIU’s Constitution Day includes panel discussion on federal vs. state education issues

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A discussion on the effect that recent federal mandates involving education and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives have on state-level efforts highlight Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s observation of Constitution Day on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Moira Fiscus, an assistant professor and social sciences librarian with Morris Library, reads a pocket

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SIU receives grant to boost support for first-generation students

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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of just 26 universities across the country to receive a First-Generation College Celebration initiative grant. “I am thrilled to receive the First-Generation College Celebration Grant, which recognizes the unique journeys and achievements of our first-generation students,” said Lanel Love, assistant dean of students.

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Mo State Rep. Wick Thomas (D) introduces treaty to combat gerrymandering

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Wick Thomas has introduced House Concurrent Resolution 2 (HCR2) during the 103rd General Assembly, 2nd Extraordinary Session.   HCR2 proposes a “Redistricting Treaty” to address gerrymandering and prevent election manipulation in Missouri.   The resolution seeks to prevent premature redrawing of district lines, establish fair and transparent redistricting processes,

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