KANSAS CITY – Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanced 0.2% in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.2%, while the food index was up 0.3% and the energy index advanced 0.4%. […]
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CHESTER, Ill. – Memorial Hospital Laboratory in Chester, Illinois has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence by earning accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the gold standard in laboratory accreditation. Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Department Staff (L-R) Cambrea Doeding, Gretchen Kocian, Amelia Shemonic, Michael Whitt, Director, Uma Charles, Chris Yankey, Sherry
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) are accepting nominations for the 2025 Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence. The annual award recognizes communities, institutions, businesses, organizations and individuals that make significant and long-lasting efforts to care for trees in their communities. Stan Stevens
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Pool Safely public education campaign marks its 15th year, parents and caregivers can follow these simple steps to keep children safer in and around the water: Never leave a child unattended in or near water and always designate an adult Water Watcher.
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PERRYVILLE – Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be in Perryville Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the Perryville Farmers Market on the northside of the Perry Park Center for residents in need of assistance in recovery from the March tornado. Please bring identification and proof of address
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JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Conservation , Natural Resources Conservation Services and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council will hold a Pollinator Workshop June 20th in Middletown, Missouri. The Presentation Topics Include: Precision Agriculture Edge-of-Field Practices Prescribed Burn Associations Pollinator Habitat Management RSVP: https://mosoy.org/event/2025-pollinator-tour/
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PERRYVILLE, MO. –Two important recognition celebrations were held recently for long-term TG Missouri employees. On May 21, to honor its 30-year Team Members, TG Management, family members, and friends gathered at Brass + Bone lounge in Perryville to recognize the employees. That same day on site at TG Missouri, a celebration was held in
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CHICAGO — The State of Illinois today recognized and celebrated the exceptional leadership of seven people and organizations leading work across Illinois to prevent and end homelessness through the Home Illinois Summit Recognition of Service awards. The third annual Home Illinois Summit, held in Rosemont, IL, brought together people with lived expertise, service providers, philanthropic and advocacy
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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School will begin a series of mobile legal clinics in the region this week to provide free, onsite assistance for senior citizens wanting to prepare health care power of attorney. The legal clinic’s Senior Summer Sessions begin Tuesday, June 10, at the
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By Terri Bryant, (Murphysboro-R) Illinois State Senator Governor J.B. Pritzker’s record-breaking spending plan, which relies on nearly one billion dollars in tax increases and gimmicks, passed the General Assembly on May 31. Once signed into law, it will become the largest budget in Illinois history, totaling more than fifty-five billion dollars. That figure represents
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