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33rd Annual LFCS Holiday Home Tour is Dec. 11th

CAPE GIRARDEAU – A local non-profit agency will be hosting one of the area’s longest standing holiday traditions, highlighting area homes and their Christmas décor, virtually. Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) will host the 33rd Annual Holiday Home Tour beginning Saturday, December 11, for all to see from the comfort of their own homes. […]

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Don’t be a turkey this Thanksgiving: Buckle up and drive sober

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are joining together to ensure you make it to the Thanksgiving table by stepping up efforts to keep impaired drivers off the roads and encourage seat belt use. “It’s well known that Thanksgiving weekend is one of

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Gary Rabine applauds IASB for leaving national school boards association

WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Illinois candidate for governor Gary Rabine is releasing the following statement on the decision of the Illinois Association of School Boards decision to terminate its membership in the National School Boards Association in the wake of the recent letter the national group sent to the Biden Administration seeking a federal investigation into

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois recognizes all-star entrepreneurs

GLEN CARBON, Ill. – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual fall Nut, Candy, and Magazine Program for 2021. Girls in Southern Illinois crushed it this fall, selling over $440,000 in tasty treats and magazines. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being All-Star Entrepreneurs for their respective

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IMA calls on Senate to oppose federal budget reconciliation bill that would raise taxes on manufacturers

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) released the following statement regarding the federal budget reconciliation bill, which recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is pending action in the Senate:  “Manufacturers have led the way throughout the pandemic, creating life-saving vaccines and treatments, producing needed medical equipment and ensuring store shelves remain stocked despite

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Jesse White targets disability parking scofflaws at malls statewide

SPRINGFIELD – 2021 marks the 14th year Secretary of State Police are conducting stings. Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Secretary of State Police will be conducting these parking stings at shopping malls statewide throughout the holiday season and ticketing individuals who illegally park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. Secretary of State

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Lawsuit filed against Moberly Public Schools

JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Moberly Public School District for alleged Sunshine Law violations for requests for public records from the Attorney General’s Office related to their policy on parents recording Individualized Education Plan meetings. “Parents have a right to know exactly what is being taught to

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Make this year special with Cape Nature Center’s holiday gifts

CAPE GIRARDEAU — Searching for perfect gifts to surprise nature lovers this year? The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center and online Nature Shop makes holiday shopping a breeze for those interested in the outdoors. And this year holiday shoppers can skip retail stores and visit Cape Nature Center from Nov. 26

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