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Get Covered Illinois announces new tax time easy enrollment program

CHICAGO — Open enrollment has ended, but uninsured Illinoisans can still enroll in a health insurance plan through the state’s new Tax Time Easy Enrollment program. The program provides a pathway to coverage for residents as part of the annual tax filing process. With the deadline to file taxes approaching on April 15, Get Covered Illinois

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Attorney General Hanaway expands Kratom investigation to target supply chain

Attorney General Hanaway expands Kratom investigation to target supply chainJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office is expanding its statewide investigation into kratom and 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) products to include 10 additional entities across the supply chain including manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. This action brings the total number of entities under

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SEMO Wind Ensemble performs at Cincinnati’s WindFest

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Two members of the Southeast Missouri State University’s Wind Ensemble were among the members who recently performed at WindFest, an invitation-only concert held at Cincinnati Music Hall, where select ensembles showcase their talents on a national stage. The two local members of the Wind Ensemble who performed at WindFest were Megan

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Walmart and Sam’s Club kick off 13th Annual ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change’ campaign

SIKESTON, MO – For the 13th consecutive year, all U.S. Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations are launching the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, including right here in Southeast Missouri.   All donations made as part of the campaign stay local; last year, Southeast Missouri Food Bank received more than $35,000 from the Fight Hunger.

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SIU Choral Union, Concert Choir to help audiences envision a ‘Beautiful City’

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Choral Union and Concert Choir will showcase their combined talents when drawing upon spirituals and gospel music during a free, public concert on April 21 in Shryock Auditorium.     SIU’s Concert Choir and Choral Union perform during the “Peace I Leave With You:

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