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Illinois Chamber of Commerce board announces new board chairperson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce its new Chairperson, Ann Deters with Vantage Outsourcing. Ann was elected to the position, which is two years in length, during Thursday’s board meeting held at Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service in Elmhurst, IL.   “The Illinois Chamber is delighted to

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Juneteenth celebration must be marked with impactful change

WASHINGTON – As the nation marks the first anniversary of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, along with 30 organizations, called on President Biden to advance economic justice policies that will benefit Black communities and continue to build upon his administration’s efforts to confront discrimination and racial disparities.   The

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Make the right choice this weekend — don’t drive impaired

JEFFERSON CITY — Long summertime weekends offer many opportunities to make good memories. But it takes just one choice — the choice to drive impaired — to transform those.   With Juneteenth added last year, the summer gained another holiday weekend that requires smart choices.   From 2016 through 2020, more than 1,000 people lost

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Missouri AG opposes USDA’s guidance restricting federal funding

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Thursday that his office joined states in opposing the USDA Nutrition Services Civil Rights Division’s guidance proposing regulations on state agencies’ federal financial assistance on the basis of gender and sexual orientation discrimination. “The USDA is requiring schools to comply with their gender identity agenda

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MSHSAA awards championship venues

COLUMBIA, Mo.- At its regularly scheduled meeting, the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors discussed a number of proposals submitted by entities hoping to host championships in the sports of Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball, Wrestling and activity of Music.   The Board approved the proposal submitted by Columbia and the University of

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Perryville Police report

ERRYVILLE — The Perryville Police Department has released its latest reports. Arrest: 21-year-old Tyler J. Roth of Perryville was arrested on a fugitive warrant at 8:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 15th in the 500 block of Sycamore. Police say the arrest followed a report of a disturbance involving an intoxicated woman at that location. Reported incidents:

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Sheriff’s office reports phone scam is targeting the community

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County Sheriff’s Office reports there is a scam company calling area residents and acting as if they are representing sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office says “If you receive a call do not give any information or send money.” If you receive a call or have any questions, contact the Sheriff’s Office

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Smith slams Biden’s inflation crisis: ‘The American people cannot afford to keep paying for President Biden’s mistakes’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, U.S. Representative Jason Smith (Mo.) spoke on the House floor to slam President Biden and Washington Democrats for their reckless spending that has driven inflation to a 40-year high, forcing Americans to pay more to put food on their table, clothes on their backs, and gasoline in their car.   As

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