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Illinois Accountability Commission holds first meeting

CHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), held a public meeting on December 18 at the Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI) at Richard J. Daley College in the West Lawn community. During the first public meeting, the Commission outlined its function and purpose, presented two video montages highlighting concerning […]

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Illinois Chamber of Commerce issues statement on the City of Chicago FY26 Budget

SPRINGFIELD, IL. – The Illinois Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement on the City of Chicago FY 26 budget.   It applauds the members of the Chicago City Council that worked to enact an FY26 revenue package that rejects the onerous “head tax” that would have had a devastating impact on Chicago employers and

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Illinois State Police welcomes new troopers of Cadet Class 151

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) has welcomed 21 new Troopers from Cadet Class 151 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. ​     The new Troopers reported to seven ISP Troop locations throughout the state Sunday, December 21, 2025. ​   Cadet Class 151 marks the 23rd

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Jefferson College Foundation receives $5,000 Missouri Humanities Council Grant

HILLSBORO, Mo. – The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Jefferson College Foundation in support of the project titled “Slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction in Jefferson County, Missouri.”   The MHC is the only statewide agency in Missouri devoted exclusively to humanities education for citizens of all ages. It

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Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta named to Fall 2025 Dean’s List at Belmont University

NASHVILLE, TN — Kaitlyn Chung of Sparta, IL. was among more than half of Belmont University’s undergraduate students named to the fall 2025 semester Dean’s List. Approximately 55 percent of the University’s 6,934 undergraduate students qualified this semester.   “The high percentage of students earning Dean’s List honors reflects more than academic excellence, it reflects

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Max Rodenmeyer of Red Bud named to dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University

BOURBONNAIS, IL — Max Rodenmeyer of Red Bud, IL, has been named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University during the recently completed fall 2025 semester.   To qualify for inclusion on the dean’s list, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point

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Merry Christmas!

By Jason Smith, member of Congress   Christmas is a joyous season that carries a special meaning for millions of families across our great country. It is a time when families gather at church to reflect on what makes this day such a special time. In small towns and rural communities throughout the Eighth District,

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

SPRINGFIELD, IL – December has arrived with its usual charm, weather, and holiday zeal. Now is the time for gatherings, celebrations, meals and conversations, and a reminder to plan ahead throughout the winter season.    December is recognized as “National Impaired Driving Prevention Month,” an awareness campaign for the dangers of driving while under the

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New troopers graduate from Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 25 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy on Friday, December 19, 2025.   The ceremony took place at 10 a.m. at the Patrol Academy’s gymnasium. The 124th Recruit Class reported to the Academy on July 1, 2025.

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Perry County courthouse announces holiday hours

PERRYVILLE – Perry County Commission extends Christmas wishes and announces holiday office closures The Perry County Commission has determined that in observance of the Christmas holiday, Perry County Administration offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24; Thursday, December 25; and Friday, December 26. This closure aligns with the State of Missouri and the federal

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