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McKendree University announces spring season at The Hett

by Tina Napper LEBANON, IL — Several entertaining acts will be taking to the stage at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) for the second half of their 2025-2026 season. All events are open to the public with discounts for seniors, students, and Friends of the Hett. For tickets or more information […]

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Illinois unveils groundbreaking multisector plan to transform state into national leader for older adults

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a landmark multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and caregivers. The plan establishes a decade-long blueprint to ensure the growing population of older Illinoisans can live dignified, engaged, productive, and meaningful lives at every stage of life. “EngAging Illinois

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Illinois Retail Merchants Association launches first-ever statewide retail scholarship challenge

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) has announced the launch of the Illinois Retail Scholarship Challenge, which encourages high school seniors to develop creative, practical solutions to real business challenges facing the retail sector, with teams competing for scholarships of up to $60,000. Supported by grant funding from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic

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IEMA-OHS and American Lung Association in Illinois Recognize Radon Action Month

SPRINGFIELD–During this Radon Action Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) and the American Lung Association in Illinois encourage families and schools to talk about radon and its dangerous effects. One way to spur the conversation is to ask school-age students to enter artwork into the statewide awareness poster and

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Governor Kehoe announces appointment to 32nd Judicial Circuit

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Governor Mike Kehoe has announced a judicial appointment to the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Austin Crowe, of Jackson, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.   Mr. Crowe is an assistant prosecuting attorney for New Madrid County and previously served in a similar role in the

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Auditor Fitzpatrick issues annual report on use of highway funds

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol is in compliance with legal provisions related to the use of highway funds according to an audit report issued today by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. The audit, required by state law, includes a review of the Highway Patrol’s management of its appropriations from the State Highways

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Trout harvest begins in four southeastern Missouri waters Feb. 1

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds anglers that trout may be harvested from Legion Lake in Perryville, Rotary Lake in Jackson, Recreation Complex Pond in Sikeston, and Capaha Park Lake in Cape Girardeau beginning Sunday, Feb. 1.   MDC Fisheries Biologist Salvador Mondragon notes that weather patterns can impact fishing activity.

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