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Illinois State Police arrests Marion man for unlawful possession of a firearm

MARION – Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 7 Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents arrested 18-year-old Keivaun Mann of Marion, IL after a firearms investigation in Williamson County.     On December 4, 2025, ISP Special Agents executed two residential search warrants in the 15000 block of Mollers Road in Marion and the 700 block of […]

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Illinois State Museum reaccredited by American Alliance of Museums

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums.   Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, outside agencies and the museum-going public. The Illinois State Museum has been accredited since 1972.    “ISM has a long

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IDPH statement on ACIP action regarding Hepatitis B Vaccine

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health today released the following statement from Director Dr. Sameer Vohra in response to the actions of the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP):   “Since universal newborn vaccination began in 1991, hepatitis B infection among U.S. children dropped by 99%. Today, the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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Guardians Of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear program on 2026 Amendment 3

JACKSON – The Guardians of Liberty in Southeast Missouri will hear a program on the 2026 Amendment 3 presented by Sen. Mike Moon and Dr. Wes Scroggins when it meets Tuesday, December  16 at Delmonico’s Restaurant in Jackson.   The title of the program is “What the 2026 Amendment 3 will mean to the unborn”.

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Governor Kehoe to host 2026 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe and Mrs. Claudia Kehoe invite Missourians to attend the 2026 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center in Jefferson City.   This year’s theme, One Nation Under God, will highlight the shared values of faith and service that guide our state

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Give blood or platelets, and give patients time this holiday season 

ST. LOUIS, MO— Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming

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Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant recipients announced

The Missouri Department of Agriculture announced that 19 projects will receive funding through the Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program. The competitive grant program will provide up to $50,000 per project to address food insecurity for 13 projects in urban areas, and six projects in rural areas.   “Food insecurity is a problem for thousands of

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Department of Natural Resources now accepting Water Safety and Security Act Project grant applications

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for Water Safety and Security Act Project grants from eligible community public water systems through March 31, 2026.   The grant offers up to $15,000 in reimbursement to eligible systems to develop valve and hydrant inspection programs, and accurate maps of system

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Congressman Jason Smith holds hearing on holding tax-exempt organ procurement organizations accountable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, held an Oversight subcommittee hearing on organ procurement organizations (OPOs) last week where Americans shared shocking stories of organ donations gone terribly wrong, as well as testimonies that highlight the need for greater accountability and transparency.   During the hearing,

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