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Hawley, Warner to introduce bipartisan legislation revealing number of jobs lost to AI

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) say they will introduce the AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act. This legislation would require major companies and federal agencies to report AI related layoffs to the Department of Labor to be compiled into a publicly available report.   “Artificial intelligence is already replacing American workers, and experts project […]

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Governor’s Council on Disability seeks nominations for annual recognition awards

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.–The Governor’s Council on Disability (GCD) is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 annual Inclusion and Youth Leadership Awards. The Inclusion Award (34th year) is presented annually to recognize private and public employers, individuals, businesses or organizations that have worked toward greater disability inclusion by taking exceptional, proactive and innovative measures to integrate and

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Get Covered Illinois scales up support as open enrollment for 2026 health insurance begins

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CHICAGO – Get Covered Illinois kicked off 2026 open enrollment and launched its “Here to Help” campaign across the state.    Open enrollment, which began on November 1 and runs through January 15, is the annual opportunity for Illinoisans to enroll in, renew, or change their health insurance plans. Nearly 466,000 Illinoisans purchased health coverage through Get Covered Illinois during

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Valle Catholic High School releases first quarter honor rolls

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STE. GENEVIEVE – Valle Catholic High School has released the names of honor roll students on their first quarter academic achievements:   High Honors (3.6 and above with no grade below B-)   9th Grade Chase Basler, Lyla Bauman, Logan Donze, Gage Fallert, Jaida Fallert, Levi Fallert, Nolan Joggerst, Audrey Jokerst, Ava Kavaliauskas, Connor Manshack,

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SIU symphony, youth orchestras to perform Nov. 10 in Shryock Auditorium

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CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale Symphony Orchestra and Youth Orchestra will present a free, public concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. The SIU symphony and youth orchestras, directed by Rossana Cauti, will perform Monday, Nov. 10, in Shryock Auditorium. (Skylar Etherington photo)   Under the direction of Rossana Cauti, assistant professor

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SIU ceramics program to help community with Empty Bowls Nov. 8

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by Pete Rosenbery CARBONDALE, Ill. — Southern Illinois University Carbondale ceramics students and faculty will show their handiwork as the community comes together on Saturday, Nov. 8, to help those in need. Bowls like these, created by SIU Carbondale ceramics students, will be available at this year’s Empty Bowls. (Photo provided) Empty Bowls, an event where

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Pucker up for persimmon, the first-frost fruit

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COLUMBIA, Mo. – After biting into an unripe persimmon, most experience a reaction called “pucker mouth.” Some liken it to having their tongue covered with fur. The offending substances behind this sensation are tannins, naturally occurring compounds that are so astringent they have the power to turn an unsuspecting bite into a moment of instant

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