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ICC backs legislative effort to crack down on predatory towers

SPRINGFIELD, IL – On Wednesday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) joined Senator Celina Villanueva and Representative Will Davis to unveil legislation to reform the Illinois Commercial Safety Towing Law and crack down on predatory towing practices. ICC Chief of Police Ruben Ramirez Jr. joined the lawmakers at a Springfield press conference to express support for the […]

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Discover nature in March with MDC Cape Nature Center’s free programs

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Discover nature in March with Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center’s free programs.  Discover Fishing Day | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 8 at Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center | Registration not required. Fishing is a great way to connect to nature and spend time with

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Dakota Hohgrefe has made the High Dean’s List at Millikin!

DECATUR, IL — Dakota Hohgrefe of Baldwin, IL has made the High Dean’s List for Fall 2024 at Millikin University! Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a perfect 4.00 grade point average on 12 graded credits attempted earn High Dean’s List honors. Millikin University is a private

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Illinois municipalities unveil 2025 Moving Cities Forward Platform

SPRINGFIELD – Representing local leaders from across the state, the Illinois Municipal League (IML) announced its 2025 Moving Cities Forward legislative platform, which aims to ensure the long-term success of all 1,294 cities, villages and towns in Illinois.   This year’s platform promotes local government efficiency and modern policies that balance community needs and resources.

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House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is still battling for the safety of the state’s DCFS workers

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. – An incident in St. Clair County last week could possibly be the catalyst for legislation filed by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) in 2018 to finally become a reality.   On Thursday, the St. Clair County sheriff’s department was requested to respond with an investigator from DCFS to check on the

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Boosting community health: Red Cross offers free A1C testing for blood donors in March

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO — The American Red Cross of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and pre-diabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. One-third of people lack access to regular primary

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Program will feature ‘Chester Airfield’

STE. GENEVIEVE – The Ste. Genevieve Museum Learning Center Speaker Series will present “Chester Airfield” with Charlie Bargman, Bob Lockhart and Tammy Grah Wednesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. at the Orris Theater in Ste. Genevieve.     Information for the program has been provided by the Chester Public Library, Barbara Maxwell at Perryville Regional

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Social Security eliminates wasteful department

WASHINGTON, D.C – The Social Security Administration has announced the closing of a component within the agency, the Office of Transformation. Employees in this office will be put on administrative leave effective immediately. “President Trump has mandated the Federal government eliminate wasteful and inefficient offices and the Office of Transformation was a prime example,” said

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