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SIU undergraduate student researchers to present their work Friday

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by Tim Crosby CARBONDALE, Ill. — Students from two related Southern Illinois University Carbondale programs that teach students how to conduct research will present their findings during a research poster symposium this week.  The 20th annual Summer Research Symposium is set for 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, at Morris Library’s first-floor rotunda. The symposium will include work from nine students participating in the McNair […]

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Gov. Pritzker signs HOME IL Bill codifying Illinois action on homelessness prevention

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CHICAGO—Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2831 today, codifying the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, initially established by the Governor via executive order in 2021. This bill codifies the unprecedented interagency collaboration to move Illinois to “functional zero” homelessness by bolstering the safety net, targeting high-risk populations, expanding affordable

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Busiest roadside mowing period underway

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public that the roadside mowing period is underway, requiring drivers to slow down, avoid all distractions and proceed with caution when encountering equipment and personnel. The heaviest mowing operations will continue until Aug. 15. “Keeping our roadsides maintained during the summer and protecting the environment

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Veterans/active-duty military will be honored at the Mo State Fair

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SEDALIA – Join us in celebrating the men and women who have served or are currently serving our country at the daily Military Flag Retreat Ceremony, sponsored by Capital Materials, Retrieving Freedom, Inc., and Starline Brass.   A total of 11 veterans/active duty service members from Missouri were selected from nominations received across the state to

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Two-time lottery winner scores $1 Million Scratchers prize

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JEFFERSON CITY — A Missouri Lottery player who bought Scratchers tickets in Potosi and uncovered a $1 million prize on a “Silver & Gold” game is no stranger to big wins.   “I won $100,000 before,” she shared, referencing an earlier win in another state. The woman’s name has not been disclosed.   Her latest

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Sensory and accessibility resources offered at the 2023 Missouri State Fair

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SEDALIA – Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe today announced the partnership with the Center for Human Services (CHS) to offer new Sensory and Accessibility resources during the 2023 event.   ”The State Fair prides itself on offering something for everyone, including agriculture experiences, thrilling carnival midway rides, live entertainment, music, and more,” said Wolfe.

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MSHP arrest reports

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JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released its latest arrest reports.   Among those listed as arrested:   54-year-old James L. Newkirk of Festus at 5:43 p.m. Tuesday in Ste. Genevieve County on a felony patrol charge of driving while revoked, on a warrant out of Cape Girardeau County for failing to

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