COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri Board of Curators continued the momentum for Mizzou Athletics on Thursday, unanimously approving the hiring of Kansas City architecture firm DLR Group to design this historic project that will move forward with plans to transform and modernize Memorial Stadium, the iconic home facility for Mizzou Football since 1926. Designed to preserve the stadium’s tradition-rich elements while embracing a vibrant future for Mizzou, the $250 million Memorial Stadium Improvements Project will enhance the fan experience by further enclosing the north end of the stad ..read more

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At the request of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), four Illinois State Police (ISP) personnel recently deployed to the West Africa Regional Training Center in Accra, Ghana to provide Domestic and Gender Based Violence (DGBV) investigation training. ​   The training is part of the International Law Enforcement Academy Program. ​ Domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking are major concerns throughout the world and multiple African countries selected domestic violence and gender-based vi ..read more

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri 911 Service Board has announced new grants awards to several Missouri counties including Perry and Ste. Genevieve.   Governor Mike Parson said “We are proud to have all Missourians on track to receive the modern 911 services they deserve and expect. These projects will provide lifesaving services to citizens and travelers across Missouri as well as help our first responders do their jobs even better when calls for assistance are made. We’re proud to do our part in helping improve emergency services in Missouri.”   The Missouri 911 Service Board is annou ..read more

CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced Sigue Corp. will cease to provide money transmission services in Illinois, as the company can no longer responsibly serve customers due to its declining financial position. Illinois joins 38 other states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, in this consent order after Sigue failed to satisfy outstanding money transmission liabilities, violating state law.   Sigue is a state-regulated money transmission company licensed in Illinois and 48 other states (NMLS ID 915912). Over the past se ..read more

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.8 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,700 in March, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and released by IDES. The February revised unemployment rate was 4.8 percent, unchanged from the preliminary February unemployment rate. The February monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from +23,100 to +26,700 jobs. The March unemployment rate and payroll jobs estimate reflect activity for ..read more

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), has updated its policies for wind and named storm insurance coverage required for multifamily properties financed with an FHA-insured mortgage, as part of HUD’s broader work to address rising insurance costs. Insurance costs for multifamily properties have risen significantly in recent years, largely due to the greater frequency and severity of storms resulting from climate change. The updates announced today are designed to provide lenders and property owne ..read more

CARBONDALE, Ill. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois (BGCSI) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Blue Door Reopen Campaign. This fundraising initiative aims to raise $200,000, allowing us to reopen our doors and resume serving the youth of Carbondale and Marion.   For over 20 years, the BGCSI has served as a cornerstone of the community, providing a safe haven for children. The Clubs offer educational programs, positive mentorship, and a space where kids can simply be themselves in a thriving environment.   The campaign kicked off April 18th and r ..read more

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will make available $12,746,450 to public housing authorities (PHAs) on a competitive basis through HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative to provide housing assistance to young adults transitioning out of foster care. HUD Northwest Regional Administrator Andrew Lofton made the announcement in Seattle at an event with the Seattle Housing Authority.  Transitioning out of foster care can create a time of uncertainty and instability in the lives of young people and increase the risk ..read more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – After several years of successful antlered-elk hunting seasons for Missouri residents, the Missouri Department to Conservation (MDC) is considering adding a limited antlerless-elk hunting season for residents and wants public input.   MDC reintroduced wild elk in portions of Carter, Reynolds, and Shannon counties in the Missouri Ozarks about a decade ago. According to MDC Elk and Deer Biologist Aaron Hildreth, those elk numbers continue to grow and may soon be able to allow the harvest of a small number of antlerless elk.   “Since the elk reintroduction wa ..read more

ST. LOUIS  – Spring in the Midwest often brings wildly fluctuating temperatures – but it also brings opportunities to reduce your energy consumption and lower your bills.   “Temperatures can vary a lot this time of year, which may have customers wanting to adjust the thermostat more often than usual to switch between heating and air conditioning,” said Tony Lozano, director of energy efficiency and demand response at Ameren Missouri. “Making a few small adjustments around the house can balance out your home’s internal temperature without the extra energy usage.”   Ameren i ..read more