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State of Missouri holds 2023 Show Me Challenge competition, winning team presents idea to enhance wellness services for state team members

JEFFERSON CITY, MO – The State of Missouri has announced the winners of the 2023 Show Me Challenge competition. On Friday, eight finalist teams competed in-person before a panel of state government senior leaders to present the best ideas to improve state government. Inspired by the hit TV show “Shark Tank,” the Show Me Challenge continues to bring […]

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Illinois celebrates National Women’s Business Month

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women’s Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses throughout the state. The monthlong celebration – which is designated through a proclamation – includes business resources such as virtual and in-person events, resource guides for financial and social capital, business spotlights on

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IDPH launches enhanced hospital report card

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a redesigned and enhanced Illinois Hospital Report Card website, with patient safety and quality of care information presented in a more user-friendly format. The same website, https://www.healthcarereportcard.illinois.gov, also

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SIU honors 2023 Women of Action

by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently honored the winners of the second annual Women of Action Awards. The 2023 Women of Action award winners and presenters, from left, are Bethany Peppers, program director of the office of Student Engagement; Shelly Ridgeway, assistant director of Student Health Services and director of

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Gov. Pritzker highlights University of Chicago Banned Book Collection during Banned Books Week

CHICAGO – On Tuesday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker visited the University of Chicago Library to announce the University’s plan to build a collection of books that have been historically banned, creating an accessible library open to the public. The event takes place during National Banned Books Week, which runs from October 1-7. The governor was

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SGHS students named to 2023 All District Choir

STE. GENEVIEVE – Three vocal music students from Ste. Genevieve have auditioned and earned a placement in the prestigious 2023 All District Choir.     From Ste. Genevieve High School are senior Aden Eisenbeis, sophomore Carter Hogenmiller, and sophomore London White-Hume.   Congratulations to these students on their achievement!

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Several events planned at Missouri state parks and historic sites

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, OCT. 3, 2023 – If you’re looking for something fun to do, check out upcoming events at central Missouri state parks and historic sites. 1-16: Big Muddy Rug Hooking Guild Exhibit and Display at Arrow Rock State Historic SiteTime is winding down to see the hooked rug display at Arrow Rock State

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Chester Parks and Recreation Committee meets Tuesday

CHESTER – The Chester Parks and Recreation Committee will meet in regular session Tuesday at 6 p.m. at city hall.   The tentative agenda:   Chester Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting Agenda 1330 Swanwick Street, Chester, Illinois 62233 Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 6 p.m., City Hall   Call to order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance

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