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Governor Pritzker encourages income-eligible families to apply for LIHEAP utility bill assistance

CHICAGO – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced all income-eligible households can now apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support with utility bill assistance for natural gas, propane and electricity. Applications expanded today, November 1, and will be accepted through August

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State of Illinois earns Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for third consecutive year

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) received the 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award this week, marking the third year in a row CMS achieved Aetna’s highest recognition at the Platinum level. This award is designed to recognize employers that create and support a healthier workplace with impactful programming, tools, and

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Governor Parson congratulates Missouri Higher Education Institutions on advancing in NSF Engines Competition 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – On Friday, Missouri Governor Mike Parson congratulated four Missouri higher education institutions upon advancing, as part of teams, in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. The advancing institutions include the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC), University of Missouri–St. Louis

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SIU School of Art and Design 2024 Iron Pour is Nov. 9

by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The work and precision that go into making sculptures from cast iron molds will be highlighted when students in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s School of Art and Design’s sculpture program host their free, annual fall cast iron pour, beginning at noon Saturday, Nov. 9. The annual fall iron pour hosted by

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Free night of camping and historic site tours offered to veterans and active-duty military at Missouri State Parks

JEFFERSON CITY – Representatives from Missouri State Parks recognize and thank all veterans and active-duty military members for their service by offering two promotions in honor of Veterans Day. To show appreciation for their service, all veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, will receive a promotional

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Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education meets tonight

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 meets tonight for a special open session.   The agenda incudes a vote to go into  closed session.   The tentative agenda:   AGENDA PERRY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 32  Board of Education Special Mtg. Open Session Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 Career Center, Multipurpose Room 7:00

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EPA updates ventilation guidance to prevent spread of respiratory viruses at home, school, and work

LENEXA, KAN. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released updated guidance on indoor air quality strategies for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings. EPA’s updated guidance reflects the latest science on indoor air quality strategies and recent ventilation recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and

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