JEFFERSON CITY –Missouri Budget Director Dan Haug has announced that net general revenue collections for April 2026 decreased 10.7 percent compared to those for April 2025, from $1.43 billion last year to $1.28 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date decreased 0.8 percent compared to April 2025, from $10.61 billion last year […]
Missouri releases April 2026 General Revenue Report Read More »
CHESTER – Memorial Hospital in Chester is proud to welcome Physician Assistant Jennifer Sanders, DMSc, PA-C, to our Convenient Care walk-in clinic. Jennifer Sanders, DMSc, PA-C Jennifer’s background in healthcare started in 2014 as a special procedures radiologic technologist in the cardiac catheter lab. In 2019, she began graduate school at Southern
Memorial Hospital welcomes new Convenient Care Provider Read More »
ST. LOUIS, MO. – As Missouri faces a critical shortage of maternal healthcare, Lutheran Family and Children’s Services (LFCS) is addressing the state’s alarming maternal mortality and morbidity rates during Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month this May. According to the most recent data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, mental health
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – London-born chef-turned-gardener Mitch McCulloch will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 University of Missouri Extension Master Gardener State Conference, June 4-7 in Springfield. MU Extension horticulturist Kelly McGowan says McCulloch’s keynote address and book signing will be highlights of the conference, which is themed “Seeds to Table: Cultivating Health and Sustainability.”
London-born chef, author to give keynote at Mo. Master Gardener conference Read More »
CHICAGO, IL — Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced lower fees and technology improvements for employers and savers of the Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program, which will take effect in June 2026. “A decade ago, too many Illinois workers didn’t have an easy way to save for retirement at work, so we set
SPRINGFIELD– In honor and remembrance of all the Illinois State Police (ISP) officers who died in the line of duty, the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) held the1st Annual Memorial Park Ceremony May 6. The ISP Memorial Park, completed in 2018, was built to honor the lives and
Illinois State Police conducts First Annual Memorial Park Ceremony Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, IL –Fairgoers are in for a rockin’ good time at the 2026 Illinois State Fair as legendary southern rock band 38 Special takes the Grandstand stage for a FREE concert on Monday, August 17. “The Illinois State Fair is one of the best opportunities we have each year to bring people together from every corner of
Illinois State Fair announces FREE 38 Special Grandstand Concert on August 17 Read More »
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) encourages farmers and agrichemical facilities to take part in a free agrichemical container recycling program. Beginning in the middle of July and continuing into August, sites throughout the state will collect containers that are recycled to make shipping pallets. In Randolph County, Illinois: Bockhorn Ag. Inc,
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce and boost the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry. This funding is made possible through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. An application for grant funding
IDOA announces specialty crop block grant funding available Read More »
ST LOUIS — As communities observe Older Americans Month, Delta Dental and DeltaVision experts urge older adults to prioritize two often-overlooked pillars of healthy aging: dental and vision care. Routine exams help maintain independence, detect chronic disease earlier and support overall well-being. “Dental exams are one of the most effective ways to spot early signs
Healthy aging starts with strong vision and oral health Read More »
