BOSTON, Mass. — Missouri gas prices have fallen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.99/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 3,940 stations in Missouri. Gas prices in Missouri are 11.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.20/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price […]
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JEFFERSON CITY — The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri continues to rise as the seven day total of confirmed and probable cases was 17,148 for the week ending December 2nd. That’s an increase of nearly 25 percent since the report for the week ending November 30th. The number of confirmed and probable deaths was
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JEFFERSON CITY — The unemployment rate is down in Perry and Ste. Genevieve Counties. The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development has released the October 2021 unemployment rates. Perry County’s jobless rate has fallen 0.3 percent in the past year, from 2.4 percent in October 2020 to 2.1 percent in October 2021. The
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CHESTER – The Chester Mayor’s Office and Parks and Recreation have released these photos of the winners of the 2021 Reindeer Games held during Friday’s Christmas on the River events. The Christmas on the River festivities continue this weekend.
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet Monday, December 6, 2021 at 6 p.m. in the municipal building at 1330 Swanwick Street. The meeting is open to the public. The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA December 6, 2021 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is accepting grant applications now through Feb. 28, 2022, to reimburse farmers for energy-saving equipment through its Energize Missouri Agriculture Program. Some examples of eligible projects include solar-powered watering systems and fencers, irrigation upgrades, GPS systems for tractors and applicators, ventilation and insulation.
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DIETRICH, Ill. — Discriminating against anyone for their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine would be illegal under legislation State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has introduced. “Our leaders are using the pandemic as an excuse to strip Americans of their rights,” Niemerg said. “We cannot allow this abuse of power to continue.” The Freedom Act
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CHICAGO — Hundreds of business leaders from across the state were expected to gather Friday for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) 2021 Annual Luncheon, a celebration honoring the industry that drives our state economy by producing life-saving vaccines and treatments, developing high-tech vehicles, keeping store shelves stocked with nutritious foods, creating indispensable goods and powering our
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 42,559 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 182 additional deaths in the week since November 26, 2021. That is more than double the 21,034 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 reported the previous week. Currently, IDPH is reporting
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PERRYVILLE — The Perryville Public Works Department has announced it will continue to vacuum leaves until Friday, December 17, 2021. Leaves must be placed next to the curb for pickup. The department advises residents that burning leaves within the city limits is prohibited. Any other burning of limbs or brush requires an open burn permit
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