JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 was 47.1, a decline of 7.3 points from the August level of 54.4. In comparison, the Mid-America Region index dipped to 49.8 in September. The monthly Mid-America Business Conditions Survey conducted by Creighton University is considered a key economic indicator. […]
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility staff and others across the country, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October. Designated by the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice), Residents’ Rights Month highlights
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) have announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared Illinois to be “unaffected” by H5N1 avian influenza, a recognition of the state’s efforts working with local health departments, dairy farms, and agricultural organizations to keep the illness from impacting
SPRINGFIELD – Reflecting the importance and strength of the Illinois aviation system, six airports have received Airport of the Year awards from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The awards were presented this week during the Illinois Public Airports Association fall conference in Galena. “Our airports connect us to the world, one of the many reasons
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JEFFERSON CITY— Governor Mike Kehoe has announced judicial appointments to the 24th and 32nd judicial circuits. Joseph Murray III, of Farmington, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit. Mr. Murray is an Associate Circuit Judge in the 24th Judicial Circuit which includes Washington, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, and Madison Counties. He was previously the principal and
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill- State and local fire safety officials gathered recently at the Springfield Fire Department to emphasize the lifesaving importance of working smoke alarms and to promote a free installation program available to Springfield residents. As part of the 2nd Annual Statewide Smoke Alarm Blitz, the Springfield Fire Department joined agencies across Illinois in ensuring more
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CHESTER – The Chester City Council will meet tonight at 6 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public . The tentative agenda: CHESTER, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA October 6, 2025 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE READING
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CHESTER – The Chester Cemetery and Finance Committee will meet today at 4 p.m. in Chester Municipal Building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester. The meeting is open to the public. The tentatative agenda: NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF CHESTER CEMETERY AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Notice is hereby given that the Cemetery
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By Terri Bryant, State Senator State Government Spending Surges 40% Under Pritzker as Governor Blames Washington As families continue to struggle, state government spending in Illinois has grown nearly 40 percent in just seven years under Governor JB Pritzker. Despite record tax collections, the Governor continues to expand government spending while trying to shift
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ADELPHI, Maryland – A student from Steeleville has been named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2025 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, Jessica Whittom was required to complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the
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