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Missouri Attorney General’s Office and IBM resolve litigation

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.– Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) have reached a settlement resolving the State of Missouri’s lawsuit against IBM related to a previously discontinued compensation program. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office challenged IBM’s use of a diversity modifier in its executive bonus program in Missouri-based offices, asserting that such practices […]

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Learn more about Missouri owls during upcoming MDC webinars

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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Owls are hooting in anticipation of nesting season, and the public is invited to tune into upcoming webinars to learn more. Learn about Missouri’s owls, such as barn owls (pictured), during two MDC Owls of Missouri virtual programs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb.

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Jefferson College seeks nominees for 2025 Alumnus of the Year

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HILLSBORO – The Jefferson College Faculty Senate is seeking nominations for the College’s 2025 Alumnus of the Year. Submissions are due by March 2, 2026.   Nominees must meet four criteria: A person who graduated from Jefferson College with a certificate or associate degree; Someone who has achieved distinction in his/her chosen field of employment;

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Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs makes $1.5 Billion in investment earnings for state portfolio during 2025

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office made $1.5 billion in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio during 2025, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today.   Treasurer Frerichs is the state’s Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing state revenue in the state investment portfolio.   “We are trying to maximize

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Illinois issues more than 60 Cease-and-Desist Letters to illegal online casino and sweepstakes operators

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CHICAGO—The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), in coordination with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, has issued more than 60 cease-and-desist letters to entities allegedly operating illegal online casino and online sweepstakes gaming platforms in Illinois.   The cease-and-desist letters demand that entities allegedly operating online casinos or sweepstakes platforms immediately block Illinois residents from accessing their internet sites

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Illinois Department of Public Health endorses immunization schedule from American Academy of Pediatrics

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The announcement, which was informed by the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee (IL-IAC)’s recommendations, reinforces other recent actions taken by the Pritzker administration to protect the health and well-being

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ICE releases report on detainee death in Ste. Genevieve

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Immigration and Customs Enforcement has released a report on the death of an ICE detainee Leo Cruz Silva, a Mexican national, who perished in the Ste. Genevieve County Jail last October. According to reports, the information was required to be released within 90 days, but was actually released Friday, February 6th, 125

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Governor Kehoe announces opportunity for more Missouri Communities to earn Blue Shield Designation

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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has announced Missouri counties, towns, and cities can now apply to be recognized as Blue Shield communities in 2026 for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety.   In 2025, 201 communities earned the Blue Shield designation and were later awarded state grants of $50,000 each for

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

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CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the municipal building, 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester.   The meeting is open to the public.   The tentative agenda:   Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 6 P.M. Call to

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