CHICAGO — With the current surge of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, the State of Illinois launched a new vaccine awareness campaign to explain the power of the life-saving vaccine. The ‘On the Fence’ campaign features 18 meaningful stories from Illinoisans who were initially hesitant but are now fully vaccinated. As […]
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SPRINGFIELD – Small non-profits that provide food, housing assistance and workforce and economic development can apply for funding through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “The new year brings a fresh start and an opportunity for small nonprofits to apply for grants to help their organizations serve the
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest reports. Among those listed as arrested: 33-year-old Matthew Hudgens of Lonoke, Arkansas at 12:06 a.m. Tuesday, January 11th in Ste. Genevieve County on a patrol charge of driving while intoxicated. He was being held in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail on a 12-hour
JEFFERSON CITY – The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased slightly in December to 98.9, up 0.5 points from November. Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem encountered in operating their business. Price raising activities have reached levels not seen since the early 1980s when prices were rising at double-digit rates. “Small businesses, unfortunately, saw
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CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. — Paul Schimpf, Republican candidate for Illinois Governor, has announced Carolyn Schofield as his Lieutenant Governor and running mate. After Schimpf’s announcement, Schofield shared her enthusiasm about the ticket: “I am honored and excited to be running with Paul as his Lieutenant Governor candidate. As a parent, I can no longer sit back
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PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education will meet in a special closed session Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Old Senior High School Room H105. One item is on the agenda: a discussion of a personnel matter. The tentative agenda: PV BOARD OF EDUCATION 011222
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. 51-year-old Donald L. Stults of Perryville was cited for driving while suspended and failing to register a motor vehicle January 7th. Police say the charges followed a traffic stop on North Perryville Boulevard. 38-year-old Eric W. Glueck of Friedheim was arrested
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CAPE GIRARDEAU — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need to wait until
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a bill filed by state Rep. Mike Zalewski, D-Riverside, community members could receive reimbursement if they supply video footage from their home security systems that assists in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal activity. “One of the biggest challenges that law enforcement faces in the prosecution of crime is the lack
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ST. MARY – The St. Mary Board of Aldermen will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 for a regular and a closed meeting at the St. Mary City Hall, 782 Third Street, St. Mary. This is an open meeting and the public is invited to attend. The agenda of this meeting includes: 1
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