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NFIB says Support Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois’s leading small business advocacy organization, encourages shoppers to support small businesses on November 29, 2025.   “From Chicago’s storefronts to Main Streets across Illinois, every purchase on Small Business Saturday helps our local entrepreneurs build more than just a business—it builds our community’s future,” said NFIB Illinois State […]

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MSHP arrests

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest report of arrests.   Among those listed as arrested:   18-year-old Matthew E. Walker of St. Louis at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Perry County on a warrant out of Cape Girardeau for failing to appear on a charge of failing to register. He

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Missouri State Highway Patrol to participate in Project Blue Light

JEFFERSON CITY – Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that the Missouri State Highway Patrol will again participate in Project Blue Light.   Project Blue Light was started by Concerns of Police Survivors in paying tribute to fallen officers and showing support for law enforcement. General Headquarters, division offices,

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Missouri among Top 10 U.S. states with worst driving experience

By Wilk Law Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers   https://wilklawfirm.com/ PHILADELPHIA, PA – The study shows that Missouri ranks fifth in poor driving conditions, with the highest rate of fatal crashes and one of the largest shares of roads in unacceptable condition. The study shows that Missouri ranks fifth in poor driving conditions, with the highest

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Join MDC online Dec. 17 to learn about how wildlife weathers winter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri is home to some strange wildlife. And winter weather shows just how strange-but-true some native critters can be. Did you know that some frogs freeze nearly solidly in winter – and then thaw in the spring?! Some owls start nesting in January and their eggs can survive temperatures of 10 degrees

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IDPH issues Thanksgiving Week reminder to guard against foodborne illness

SPRINGFIELD – As people across Illinois make preparations for holiday meals, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding everyone to follow food safety and hygiene recommendations to prevent an outbreak of foodborne illness.   “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays filled with family, friends, football, and of course great food” said IDPH Director

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Hunters can learn how to score harvests with MDC workshop Dec. 13 in Ash Grove

ASH GROVE, Mo. – Hunters won’t want to miss an upcoming opportunity to learn how to score their deer. Join the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) for a “Learning to Hunt: Measuring Your Trophy” workshop from 9-11 a.m. Dec. 13 with in-person and virtual options available.   Join experienced instructors at Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education

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Governor Pritzker awards $10 Million to Illinois small businesses

SKOKIE – Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently joined businessowners, legislators, and community stakeholders at Soul Good Coffee to announce nearly $10 million in funding for 47 small businesses through the Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program (None of the grant recipients is located in Randolph

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