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SIU’s Simon Institute hosts former U.S. Sen. Carol Moseley Braun

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former U.S. Senator from Illinois Carol Moseley Braun will discuss her pioneering career and her new memoir next week during a presentation hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute.     The lecture, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, […]

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SIU’s 2025 Education Day will bring hundreds of high school students to campus

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Nearly 400 high school students planning to study education will enjoy a day filled with more than 40 interactive activities and informative sessions as Southern Illinois University Carbondale hosts its annual Education Day celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 21. More than 400 students from high schools around the region will

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Roadwork may affect I-55/Route 32 interchange

SIKESTON – The Interstate 55/Route 32 interchange (Exit 150) northbound on-ramp in Ste. Genevieve County may have minor impacts as contractor crews perform roadside work.   The interchange ramp carries Route 32 traffic to northbound I-55 near Ste. Genevieve.   The ramp will remain open, and motorists should anticipate minor impacts as necessary.   Traffic

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Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts

By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker made more than $10 million in adjusted gross income in 2024, according to tax summaries released by his campaign Wednesday.   The summaries offer a glimpse into the billionaire governor’s finances, although the campaign did not disclose the total income of trusts benefiting his family.

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PCSD Central Office will relocate to primary center basement

PERRYVILLE – The Perry County School District No. 32 has announced the district’s central office will relocate, temporarily, to the basement of the primary center.   The decision to locate the office there was made at the October 15th meeting of the board of education.   The board approved the following:   The procurement of

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Missouri House Future Caucus sets first hearing on disaster mitigation

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri House Future Caucus will convene its first hearing in St. Louis on September 30, 10:00 am, 1520 Market Street, 2nd floor, main board room. This first hearing will concentrate on the future of disaster mitigation, emergency response, and recovery for Missouri, and how to increase state ability to build

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Missouri hosts Seventh Annual Show Me Excellence Summit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The State of Missouri held its seventh annual Show Me Excellence Summit Wednesday, Oct. 15. The annual summit is planned by a team of State of Missouri Operational Excellence Leaders and volunteers who coordinate the state’s efforts to improve how team members work together to deliver great service for Missouri citizens.  

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Missouri Department of Natural Resources seeks contractor to develop state energy plan

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Energy is partnering with the Environmental Improvement and Energy Resources Authority to secure a contractor to develop a new Comprehensive State Energy Plan. The request for proposals is open until 3 p.m. Oct. 28. The request seeks a contractor to perform quantitative modeling

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Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance urges consumers to be ready, have a plan for earthquake recovery

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) indicates fewer homes are insured against earthquakes in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. October’s Great ShakeOut Drill offers a good opportunity for consumers in the high-risk zone to prepare their families to recover following an earthquake. This plan should include financial preparations, including

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Lt. Gov. launches new recognition program for Mo Scouts

JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger has announced the creation of the Missouri Lt. Governor’s Patch, a new recognition program developed in partnership with Scouting America to honor Scouts who exemplify leadership, service, and citizenship at the state level. The program encourages young Missourians to learn about their government, serve their communities, and

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