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Most expensive homes for sale in St. Louis

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ST. LOUIS -- Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in St. Louis listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price, with ties broken by price per square foot. You may also like: Highest-rated steak restaurants in the St. Louis area by diners #30. 224 N Bemiston Ave, Saint Louis - Price: $2,650,000- 5 [...]
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Gov. Pritzker Announces Three Appointments to Boards and Commissions

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SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration: Health Benefits Exchange Advisory Committee Melissa Shepherd will serve as a Member of the Health Benefits Exchange Advisory Committee.* Shepard has been a life and health insurance agent for 25 years. She currently serves as Managing Member with Way Insurance Services LLC, where she guides customers to health plans that fit their personal and financial situations. Shepherd is also currently the Co-Legislative Chair for the Illinois Chapter of National Association Benefit and Insurance Professionals. She has been recognized for her accomplishments and was awarded the Five over 40 Award by the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce. Shepherd attended Carl Sandburg College. Illinois Affordable Housing Advisory Commission Henry Mendoza will continue to serve as a Member of the Illinois Affordable Housing Advisory Commission.* Mendoza

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Jerseyville, Carrollton, Hamel Students Make Quincy University Spring 2025 Dean's List

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QUINCY, Ill. - Quincy University released its Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean's List. In total, 394 students received the honor during the Spring 2025 semester, including the following local students: Carrollton, IL: Claire Heaton Hamel, IL: Campbell Slemmer Jerseyville, IL: Ryleigh Jones Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small Catholic university emphasizing the sciences, liberal arts and the professions. Quincy University offers undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs integrating practical experience and Franciscan values. Faculty and advisors work with students to design customized success plans to help them graduate on time, find their passion and prepare them for life. QU is a member of NCAA Division II for intercollegiate athletics. For more information, please visit www.quincy.edu or contact the

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Giannoulias and Sims Hosts Minority and Women-Owned Vendor Workshop

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CHICAGO - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is partnering with State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (17th District—Chicago) and other community and business development organizations to host a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WMBE) Workshop on Tuesday. “My administration is committed to helping minority and women-owned businesses, which are critical to the growth of our economy and the stability of communities, not only grow but thrive in Chicago and across the state,” Giannoulias said. “This event is a great way to learn about opportunities and what is required to do business with the state.” Event partners include: The Arab American Business & Professional Association, Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Chicagoland Alliance for Disabled-Owned Businesses, Chinese Mutual Aid Association, Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative, Federation of Women Contractors, HACIA, Hire 360, Illinois Apex Accelerator, Illinois

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Duckworth, Durbin Join Luján, Warnock and Blunt Rochester in Slamming Secretary Kennedy's Decision to Gut Nation’s Vaccine Advisory Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and 17 of their Senate colleagues in condemning U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s decision to gut the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and appoint several members to the committee with a documented history of anti-vaccine ideology and peddling misinformation. In the letter, the lawmakers raise the alarm on the dangers of gutting the ACIP and urge Secretary Kennedy to immediately reappoint the members of the committee he fired. “We are deeply concerned by your decision to fire every member of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP),” the Senators wrote. “This unprecedented

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Mayor Spencer Issues Executive Order to Waive 25% Insurance Holdback for Tornado-Damaged Properties

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ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer signed Executive Order 85, ensuring that the City of St. Louis will no longer hold back 25% of insurance payouts for claims related to the May 16 tornado. “St. Louisans looking to rebuild after the May 16 tornado deserve every chance to do so, and to do so quickly,” said Mayor Spencer. “Waiving the 25% insurance payout holdback in this situation is the definition of a common-sense solution, and I am grateful to everyone involved in making this happen.” The issue stems from the State’s holdback law, Section 67.410, RSMo. , which was incorporated by the City in 1996 as Ordinance No. 63838 , enabling the City to hold 25% of insurance payouts in escrow for severely damaged structures until the owner has either restored or demolished the structure. This has historically been a helpful tool to keep property owners from taking insurance payouts and leaving empty shells to drag down city neighborhoods. However, th

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IDNR Seeking Public's Help With Wild Turkey Brood Survey

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is looking for volunteer citizen scientists to assist with wild turkey brood surveys to aid biologists in monitoring turkey population trends and reproductive success. Summertime is when young turkeys are hatching, and by counting them and adult females, biologists can assess trends in reproductive success and survival of young turkeys. Biologists also count male turkeys to estimate total wild turkey abundance, male-to-female ratios, and adult survival. Participants are asked to report young turkeys, adult females, and adult males with every observation, as well as the county and date of the observation during the months of June, July and August. The best way to submit turkey sightings is through the department's electronic wild turkey survey online. The survey can be accessed on both personal computers and mobile devices through any internet browser or the Survey123 app. Participants who cannot use the electronic

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