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ICC approves IPA 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan

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CHICAGO, IL – On Tuesday, the Illinois Commission (ICC) approved the Illinois Power Agency’s (IPA) 2026 Long-Term Renewable Resources Procurement Plan (LTRRPP) which guides procurement of new renewable generation in Illinois over the next two years. The IPA’s plan encourages investment in both utility scale and community solar, utility-scale wind, hydropower, and other clean energy projects […]

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IBHE says Pritzker’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget continues to improve college affordability

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SPRINGFIELD – Earlier this week, Governor JB Pritzker presented to the General Assembly his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget for the state, which includes a higher education budget of $2.7 billion. The higher education budget includes a one percent increase in operating funding for public universities ($13 million) and community colleges ($3 million).   The fiscal

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Fenton woman hurt when two cars collide on Route M at I-55

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JEFFERSON CITY – A 40-year-old Fenton woman received minor injuries in a traffic crash Friday afternoon in Perry County.   The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the woman was taken to Mercy Hospital in Perryville.   The patrol says the crash happened when a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu driven by the Fenton woman struck the front

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DHSS rolls out Verified Dispensary initiative

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO — The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Cannabis Regulation, is implementing a new initiative designed to help cannabis patients and consumers identify licensed dispensaries and cannabis products regulated by DHSS. The Verified Dispensary: We’re on the List initiative provides tools to support informed purchasing decisions, including a

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BoatUS Foundation accepting applications for new life jacket loaner pilot program  

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SPRINGFIELD, Va. – The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water announced that it is now accepting applications for new pilot program for their Life Jacket Loaner Program.     The pilot will introduce digital check out technology to make borrowing life jackets for a day or weekend easier and more accessible for boaters. Organizations such as parks, marinas, campgrounds, fire departments, fuel docks, and waterfront businesses are encouraged to

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‘Metamorphoses’ hits SIU’s Moe theater stage Feb. 25-March 1

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — A series of Greek myths adapted from a poem by the ancient Roman poet Ovid transforms into modern-day life when “Metamorphoses” comes to Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Christian Moe Laboratory Theater, Feb. 25-March 1.     Saina Seraj (in photo), a third-year Master of Fine Arts student in theater

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Ste. Genevieve R-II School Board draft minutes released

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STE. GENEVIEVE – The draft minutes of the Regular Open Session Meeting of the Ste. Genevieve County School District R-II held Tuesday, February 17, 2026, have been released. MEETING MINUTES Attendance Voting Members Mr. Eric Basler, Board President Geri Diesel, Board Secretary Mrs. Jamie Ballew, Board Member Mr. Joshua Gettinger, Board Vice President Mr. James

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