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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced today that it will continue to enforce emergency rules prohibiting the sale or exhibiting of poultry and poultry products at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets, and auction markets in Illinois to prevent the spread of avian influenza. The Department’s emergency rules took effect on April 5, 2022. The emergency rules may be effective for up to 150 days; however, the Department is evaluating the need for the emergency rules every 45 days based on the most up-to-date avian influenza information. At the close of the first 45-day period, the Department has determined that the emergency rules should remain in effect as avian influenza has been detected in the State as recently as May 17, 2022. The Department will continue to evaluate in 45-day increments for up to 150 days. In conjunction with this announcement, Illinois 4-H will move all county fair 4-H poultry shows to an alternate format while the emergency

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Following last weekend's mass shooting in Buffalo, New York -- in which 18-year-old Payton Gendron allegedly killed 10 Black shoppers in what's been described as a racially motivated shooting --…

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Vince Neil guests on a new song from Classless Act, an up-and-coming rock band set to open for the Mötley Crüe's reunion tour this summer. The track, also titled "Classless…

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The Saint Louis Chess Club is happy to announce the return of our Norm tournaments, starting with the 2022 Saint Louis Norm Congress. The invitational

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Statistics don’t have faces.   While statistics about the number of homeless veterans in the United States are staggering, they do not show the people

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ST. LOUIS - A report listed St. Louis as the most affordable metropolitan area to rent an apartment in. Real estate data company Clever released a new report showing rent prices in the U.S. are rising four times faster than income, but St. Louis is one of only four metros where the rent-to-income ratio is [...]

The indictment alleges an executive and contractor submitted fake bids under other regional construction companies' names that were higher than the winning bids.

Extend the weekend just a little bit longer for two can't-miss shows including Valerie June on Sunday, May 22, and Dubb Nubb Fest on Monday, May 23. Valerie June w/ Rachel Maxann

Maximillian Verbowski, of the Seattle area, was arraigned in in St. Louis on charges including buying counterfeit drugs and using fake names to receive drug shipments.

As they gear up for a joint summer tour with Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson, Chicago has released its first new song in over eight years, a bouncy pop gem…

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.6 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +9,300 in April, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The March monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +18,300 to +17,200 jobs. The March unemployment rate was unchanged from the preliminary report, remaining at 4.7 percent. The April payroll jobs estimate and unemployment rate reflects activity for the week including the 12th. In April, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month gains in employment were: Leisure and Hospitality (+7,300), Manufacturing (+5,700), and Educational and Health Services (+3,500). The industry sectors that reported the largest monthly payroll declines were: Professional and Business (-11,100), Financial Activities (-2,200), and Trade, Transportation and Utilities

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Jody Sowell, who will be the society's seventh president, has been with the organization for 16 years.

THE CENTER SQUARE – A leading advocate for Illinois manufacturers is worried about price hikes and energy shortages this summer and into the future. “There is going to be a capacity shortage and we've seen warnings from utilities and regional grid operators talking about potentially rolling brownouts as soon as this summer,” said Mark Denzler, president, and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association. He said prices have been soaring at recent capacity auctions, which reserve energy capacity in the event that it is needed. Agencies are warning that families could be paying an extra $50 every month and that means businesses will be hit even harder. “When you consider what a manufacturer, a retailer, a restaurant will pay, it will be significantly higher,” Denzler said. “In a case of some manufacturers, they will pay millions and millions of dollars in higher energy costs.” Denzler said the energy available, especially in downstate

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Melissa Etheridge will do a special guest performance with finalist Noah Thompson on Sunday's American Idol finale. American Idol tweeted the news in a video where judge Katy Perry told…

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MADISON COUNTY - Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) is reminding the public of its Senior I.Q. (Improving Quality) Program and the importance of maintaining our health as we age to avoid health risks and concerns that are preventable. “This program is a coordinated and community-based approach to improve the quality of life for seniors 60 and older. We unite physicians, community agencies, home health care staff, social workers, family members, and volunteers who work together as a team for our clients,” says Cora Hughes, Manager of Volunteer Services at Touchette Regional Hospital. The overall goal of the Seniors I.Q. Program is to provide free aftercare services to the elderly to promote the best quality of life. The program assists seniors with developing individualized, holistic plans of care that improve seniors’ physical, spiritual and social well-being; performing home assessments that reduce safety risks in their homes; making connections with Medicare/Medicaid

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EDWARDSVILLE – With the addition of three new locations in the near future, Sivia Law has recently added additional staff to their team. In an attempt to keep up with demand, while maintaining a high-level of service, the firm has added a host of new hires. These hires include two Of-Counsel attorneys. One new staff member just so happened to be a former client. Etta Jackson, following the completion of her estate plan, was offered a position at Sivia Law. “I was so happy there was an opening,” stated Jackson, “I just fell in love with their processes, culture and current employees.” Jackson received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law, her Master’s in Business Administration from Columbia University, and her A.B. cum laude from Harvard University. She is licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. Operating out of the Edwardsville location, Jackson joins Sivia Law with expertise in areas of business law primarily employment

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GLEN CARBON – Distinguished volunteer Rosemary Gruber from Belleville has been honored with the annual Heart of Gold Award by Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois. This prestigious award recognizes the tremendous long-term impact a volunteer has had on girls and adults in his or her community through Girl Scouts, and it is the highest award a Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois adult volunteer can earn. Rosemary's impact on Girl Scouts is epic! A mother of three daughters and a retired registered nurse, she always made the time to help make a difference. Starting as a troop leader in the early 1970s, she has served in so many ways, including volunteering at day camps, helping fundraise, coordinating programs, training Program Aides, and serving as a nurse at events. At just shy of her 80th birthday, she still volunteers as a recruitment specialist who helps set up new troops and ensures new troop leaders feel welcome and well trained. “Rosemary exemplifies what it means to be

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I felt a little bad for making my Rome "Where am I" picture so hard, so I decided to make yesterday's a little easier. The fragment in the top right of the picture is indeed the Eiffel Tower. Here's a better picture: This was taken from Pont Mirabeau while I was puttering around at night ...continue reading "Yes, Paris is the correct answer"