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For adults, not kids: Illinois Lottery reminds players to gift responsibly this holiday

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CHICAGO, IL. — As Illinoisans prepare for the holiday season, the Illinois Lottery is reminding players that while lottery tickets can add a fun and festive touch to gift-giving, they should be purchased responsibly and never given to anyone under the age of 18. “Lottery games are meant to be a form of entertainment for […]

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Du Quoin State Fair earns national recognition for nature area projects

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DU QUOIN, IL – The Du Quoin State Fair has earned national recognition from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), receiving first place in the Facility Beautification Project category and second place in the Other Unique Marketing Tactic category for its work developing the Du Quoin State Fair Nature Area.     Both award-winning

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SIU to host viewing party for Geminids at their peak at Giant City State Park

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by Kim Rendfeld CARBONDALE, Ill. – This month, stargazers can get one of the best views of the Geminid meteor shower at its peak, thanks to an event sponsored in part by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  See the Gems at Giant City will take place from 9:30 p.m. Dec. 13 to 1 a.m. Dec. 14

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Senator Schmitt on Trump’s immigration agenda, efforts to combat Venezuela drug trafficking, latest on Russia-Ukraine

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ST. LOUIS, MO— Missouri U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing mass deportation operation, efforts to combat Venezuelan drug flows into the United States, and the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war. Senator Schmitt on Trump Admin’s Mass Deportation Operation, Abuses in Legal Immigration System: “I

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Online seller of infant formula pleads guilty to smuggling and violating FDA prior notice requirements

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Able Groupe Inc., a company that sold infant formula on the website LittleBundle.com, has pleaded guilty to two felony charges for smuggling European infant formula and importing it into the United States in violation of FDA’s Prior Notice Requirements.   According to court documents, Able Groupe, which also did business as Little

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MSHP reports three fatality crashes over Thanksgiving weekend

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports three persons died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period–from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025.   There were no boating crashes or drownings.   During the Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers report the following traffic

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