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State Sen. Dale Fowler to discuss Illinois higher education, Cairo river port

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Illinois State Sen. Dale Fowler is the next guest in the virtual speaker series hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. Fowler, a Republican from Harrisburg, will join John Shaw, institute director, for a virtual conversation at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26. Fowler and Shaw will discuss the spring General Assembly […]

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SGHS student awarded $180,000 USMC scholarship

STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve High School has announced that senior Isabel Basler has been awarded a Marines Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps scholarship, valued at $180,000. Isabel was surprised with this recognition at a high school assembly, and was presented this scholarship by U.S. Marines Captain Jeff Torres, her uncle: Gunnery Sergeant Benjamin Unterreiner,

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Route 3 traffic crash kills three and injures three

ULLIN, Illinois — Three persons died and three were hurt in a traffic crash Thursday morning on Illinois Route 3 in Union County Thursday morning. Illinois State Police reports the following died in the crash: Marie Meunier, 32 of Cape Girardeau, Vamshi Pechetty, 23 of Carbondale and Pavan Swarna, 23 of Carbondale. The injured in

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Rick Francis’ Capitol Report – April 21, 2022

House Approves Tax Relief Package for Missouri Taxpayers (HB 3021) Missourians who pay income tax are one step closer to receiving substantive relief from their income tax burden. We approved legislation to create a one-time economic recovery tax credit for Missouri residents who paid personal income tax in the state for 2021. This is an attempt to

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Perryville Airport to host 2nd annual Fly-in April 30

MCBRIDE, Mo. – The Perryville Municipal Airport will host its second annual “Spring Fly-In” event beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 30. The event will be a way for locals to learn about and celebrate the world of aviation. “It’s an exciting day for our community, especially anyone who is curious about flight,” said Greg

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Opinion: Missouri and Illinois landlords want federal protection from surprise regulations

PORLAND, Ore. – Home ownership is a dream many Americans pursue with great desire, vigor and of course, a tight budget above all. Some have even taken the next step by buying additional properties – or several – which means the potential costs involved in maintenance are multiplied too. Any landlord will have learned that

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llinois Chamber applauds decision in Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association, et al. v. County of Cook

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Chamber President and CEO Todd Maisch released the following statement on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision.   “We are gratified by the Supreme Court’s decision upholding the intent of the voters in approving the lockbox amendment to the constitution. This case dealt with the scope of the “lockbox” amendment to the Illinois

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois to hold 4th Annual United We Lead Gala

Glen Carbon, Illinois – Mark your calendars! Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 4th annual United We Lead Gala on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at The Regency Conference Center in O’Fallon, IL. The United We Lead Gala, themed “The Girl Scout Difference” in 2022, brings together a wide range of people who share

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