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Report: Pay transparency efforts strengthen equity in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – A comprehensive new report released today by the University of Illinois’ Project for Middle Class Renewal (PMCR) finds that while Illinois has made meaningful progress toward gender pay equity since implementing pay data reporting requirements under a 2021 amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003 (EPA), significant occupational disparities in pay persist—particularly […]

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MSHP arrest report

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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest report:   31-year-old Marsha M. Walls of St. Louis was charged with driving while intoxicated at 11:45 p.m. Saturday, December 6, 2025 in Ste. Genevieve County. She was booked into the Perry County Jail and then released.

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MDC needs birders to help with Audubon Christmas Bird Count

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages experienced Missouri birders to become citizen scientists by helping with the National Audubon Society’s 2025 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, 2026.   The CBC is an annual bird census where thousands of volunteers across the U.S., Canada, and other countries

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IML releases Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Municipal League (IML), in partnership with the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS), is proud to announce the release of Volume 10 of the Illinois Municipal Policy Journal. This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the publication, which is dedicated to advancing research and dialogue about municipal governance in Illinois.   Volume 10 of the Journal includes

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Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River contest winners

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CHESTER – The winners in Chester’s 37th Annual Christmas on the River Contest have been announced.   Holiday Home Lighting (EACH Winning $100) Michael Horn-328 Van Zant Street Nick & Marci Bert-903 Park Avenue Josh & Cassie Chambers-901 Park Avenue Joe & Daysha Allison1511 Swanwick Street Stacey Search-1844 Swanwick Street Bob & Christy Rhoades-1718 Swanwick

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Beyond the Blueprint: ACSI research redefines standards of excellence in Christian education

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Association of Christian Schools International’s (ACSI) Research and Thought Leadership Department has released new, evidence-based research intended to inform Christian school leadership. Dr. Rian Djita, ACSI Director of Research, reported that ACSI’s 2025 research portfolio demonstrates significant connections between school culture, service offerings, and graduates’ long-term outcomes. “Our goal is

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