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EPA in Your Community: How We Protect You and Your Family from Environmental Risks

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Commentary from the Desk of Regional Administrator Jim Macy LENEXA, Kansas – When an environmental emergency strikes or there’s a question about possible chemical contamination, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can deploy state-of-the art science, technology and trained emergency responders to our communities across the four-state region.  That’s exactly what we did at a recent emergency response […]

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Voting begins in ‘Makers Madness’ contest to name the coolest thing made in Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – Voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2026 “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament that lets the public decide what product will be crowned The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois   Presented by Comcast Business, the annual competition celebrates the incredible work of manufacturers across Illinois, which have long served as

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Ste. Genevieve County Lodging Tax on April 7 ballot

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Ste. Genevieve County voters will consider a six percent lodging tax on the April 7 ballot that would apply only to visitors staying in local accommodations.   The tax would be collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels, short-term rentals, and RV parks, ensuring that those who visit and enjoy the area

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SIU’s Paul Simon Institute hosts leading diplomat to discuss Middle East conflict

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Jan Eliasson, a former Swedish and United Nations diplomat, will join Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute for a virtual discussion about the American and Israeli attack on Iran and the growing conflict in the Middle East on Friday, March 13.     Eliasson will join

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Sharp Museum at SIU exhibits large murals funded during Great Depression

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CARBONDALE, IL –  In the Sharp Museum at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois,   there is currently an Exhibit of Large Murals funded during the Great Depression by US Government Agencies (FAP and WPA).   The five large murals may be viewed in the Sharp Museum’s Mitchell Gallery, North Hall.   They are:   Lincoln/Douglas

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Route NN in Perry County reduced for roadside work

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SIKESTON― Route NN in Perry County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform roadside work in preparation for an upcoming bridge replacement.   This section of roadway is located from Peaceful Valley Drive to County Road 840.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 31 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.   The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling

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