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Illinois House Minority Leader McCombie pushes for greater transparency with new bill

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is pushing for greater transparency in state government this year. The House Minority Leader filed legislation to ensure that legislative proceedings are available to the public, including audio and video recordings of all committee hearings in the General Assembly. Under her bill, those resources would be available […]

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February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri

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JEFFERSON CITY – As Missourians shovel snow and huddle indoors against the February cold, earthquakes are among the last things they’re thinking about. But that’s the point of Missouri Earthquake Awareness Month, which is observed across the state each February.     “A major earthquake for Missouri is what’s known as a “high-impact, low-frequency” event,

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Department of Justice opposes unfair class action settlement involving accessibility of website under the ADA

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WASHINGTON. D.C. – The Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest arguing that a proposed class action settlement involving an apparel company’s website would afford little value to consumers with vision disabilities while generously compensating attorneys.   Plaintiffs in the case, Alcazar v. Fashion Nova Inc., alleged that Fashion Nova Inc., a California-based apparel retailer, operated an

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Braun makes Dean’s List at Monmouth College

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MONMOUTH, IL  — Kayla Braun of Evansville made the Dean’s List at Monmouth College for the Fall 2025 semester. To make the list, students needed to have a minimum 3.5 GPA while taking at least 3.0 academic credits for letter grade. Founded in 1853 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Monmouth College offers 44 majors, 41 minors and 14 pre-professional programs.

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Whisk in dairy to create nutrient-dense meals for you and your family

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By St. Louis District Dairy Council ST. LOUIS – For those seeking new ways to add home-cooked meals and snacks to their daily routine, look to dairy foods, including milk, yogurt and cheese, to deliver quality nutrition. These versatile ingredients can create nutrient-dense meals quickly.   The recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continues

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Restoring a Health Care System that Puts Patients First

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By Jason Smith, member of Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – For too many American families, workers, and seniors, health care is increasingly unaffordable, with double digit premium increases now going into effect on an annual basis. When many Americans think of health insurance, they think of higher costs, soaring deductibles, denied claims, and increased stress from

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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office reports arrests

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CHESTER – The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has released its latest report of arrests:   Cory S. Houk 38, Chester, arrested January 26, 2026 by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on a Randolph County warrant for failure to appear on an unlawful possession of methamphetamine charge.  Is incarcerated.   Linda L. Stroh 66, Red Bud, arrested January

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New public sculpture installed on town square

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STE, GENEVIEVE – The latest addition to the Sainte Genevieve Art Guild’s Public Sculpture Project was recently dedicated.   The sculpture by Matthew E. Ziegler (1897-1981) is titled “Eagle Rising” and was installed as a tribute to Ziegler’s lifelong contributions to the art community.     Pictured left to right are Sandra Cabot, President, Ste.

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