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HFS halts new enrollees in Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) announced today that as the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors program nears 16,500 individuals, a temporary pause on new enrollees will take effect Nov. 6.   HFS previously announced that new HBIS enrollment would be temporarily paused at 16,500 individuals, an enrollment benchmark the program is expected to reach […]

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Why is the SV Thrift Store expanding NOW?

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PERRYVILLE – Since the Society of St. Vincent DePaul has announced their planned expansion of their thrift store, the question is being asked, “Why now?”     Thrift store volunteers Ed Schumer, Mary Chappius, Kathy Randolf, and Andy Graf                                        Data reveals an urgent need for increased support in the community, as requests

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Tedricks make historic $6M donation, naming SIU Carbondale welcome center

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By Jeff Wilson CARBONDALE, Ill. – With a $6 million donation, Roger and Sally Tedrick are leaving yet another indelible mark on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.     (Above) This concept art shows what the Tedrick Welcome Center could look like once constructed. (Provided by Hafer Architects)   In honor of their donation –

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SIU-C grad who donated $1 million to the university will be honored today

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CARBONDALE – A $1 million donation by SIU-C graduate James Franklin Sharp has chiseled his name into Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s legacy. Now, the university will honor his generosity by renaming the University Museum as Sharp Museum. Last month the SIU Board of Trustees voted for the museum to bear Sharp’s name and to rename

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SBA Administrator Guzman and business leaders reaffirm support for 8(a) Program

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WASHINGTON – Business leaders across the country are joining the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in voicing support for the agency’s 8(a) Business Development Program, the federal government’s premier business development program helping socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners expand their footprint in the federal marketplace through training and contract support. In light of a United States District Court ruling in Ultima Servs.

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Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois counties reduced for pavement improvements

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SIKESTON – Route 32 in Ste. Genevieve and St. Francois counties will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform pavement improvements.      This moving operation will take place between East Karsch Blvd in Farmington, Missouri to Joggerst Road near Ste. Genieve county. Short sections of the roadway will be impacted as work progresses along Route 32.  

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Record lottery results bolster more education funding 

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CHICAGO – As it gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Illinois Lottery is celebrating the highest net income generated in its history, fueled by a historic number of jackpots surpassing $1 billion in Mega Millions and Powerball.   The Lottery today announced record net income of $882 million for fiscal year 2023

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