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10/12/2026

MISSOURI

Voter registration: The deadline to register for the November election was October 7. Check your registration status and information.

Early voting: No-excuse, in-person absentee voting runs October 20–November 2. Contact your local election authority for locations, hours, and identification requirements.

Voting by mail: An eligible reason is required to vote absentee by mail. Your local election authority must receive your application for a mailed ballot by October 21 at 5 p.m. Your completed ballot must reach that office by November 3 at 7 p.m. Request and return it early, and follow the ballot instructions carefully. Find absentee voting instructions and the request form.

Election Day voting: Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open 6 a.m.–7 p.m. If you are in line at 7 p.m., you have the right to vote. Find your polling location.
Review your ballot: Look for your sample ballot through Missouri’s voter information lookup. If it is unavailable there, visit your local election authority’s website.

ILLINOIS

Voter registration: You still have time to register. Online registration remains open through October 18 at 11:59 p.m. In-person grace-period registration continues through Election Day, November 3. Bring two forms of identification, one showing your current address, and vote when you register. Confirm which locations offer registration with your local election authority. Check your registration status.

Early voting: Early voting is underway and continues through November 2, with additional locations opening October 19. Locations and hours vary. Find your local election authority to check the schedule near you.

Voting by mail: No excuse is required. Your election authority must receive your application for a mailed ballot by October 29. Completed ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 3 and received by November 17. Send yours early or follow local instructions for returning it in person or through an official drop box. Contact your local election authority to request a ballot and review return options.

Election Day voting: Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open 6 a.m.–7 p.m. Find your polling location. If you need to register that day, confirm your registration location before you go.

Review your ballot: Visit your local election authority’s website to find your sample ballot and see the candidates and questions you will vote on.

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Su***de Prevention Awareness is for all 12 months.
Stay connected all year long. A call, text, or attempt to reach out can mean everything to someone who is struggling. Connection keeps people alive.
missouri988.org

10/09/2026

The State of Missouri is hosting and in-person hiring event on Oct. 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Urban League Centene Connected Community Center (2900 Pershall Road, St. Louis, MO 63136).
▶️Connect with recruiters from multiple state agencies.
▶️Explore a variety of job opportunities across Missouri.
▶️Receive professional resume support.
▶️Discover state team member benefits.
▶️Participate in on-site interviews.

Please help spread the word!
▶️events.mocareers.mo.gov

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Changes to MO HealthNet eligibility and verification requirements are coming for some adults beginning in 2027. Not everyone will be affected.

If you receive MO HealthNet, make sure your address, phone number, and email are up to date with Missouri Department of Social Services' Family Support Division (FSD). Open and respond to any notices you receive.

Learn more and check whether upcoming requirements may apply to you at dss.mo.gov/hr1 or call FSD at 855-373-4636.

10/09/2026

DMH is challenging YOU 🫵 to take the Sleep Challenge! Why? Because sleep is the foundation of health. Lack of sleep can have a negative impact on our health and work, and unfortunately, most working adults in the US do not get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a day. Here's the stats:

😴 1 in 3 adult workers has fallen asleep or been sleepy while at work.

💤1 in 10 workers arrive late to work due to poor sleep problems the prior day.

The personal cost of poor sleep may include risk for:

Car crashes
Alzheimer’s
Heart disease
Chronic pain
Diabetes
Some cancers

Whether you start your day at dawn, dusk, or somewhere in between, the Sleep Challenge will provide you with sleep education and an opportunity to practice new techniques and habits to improve your sleep! Follow alongside DMH and track your sleep challenge progress here: https://dmh.mo.gov/wellness/sleep-challenge

Not sure where you stand in your relationship with sleep? Start here:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/sleep-habits-test

10/09/2026

Beneficiary designations changed without the policyholder understanding what was signed. Policies lapsing while someone else controls the mail. Annuities sold to buyers who couldn't evaluate them.
Join Andrew Kantor of Kantor & Kantor, LLP and the EJC to discuss financial exploitation of older adults. Understand how it often runs through insurance, and how cognitive decline both creates the opening and complicates the response.
October 22 at 2:00 p.m. ET. Free and open to all.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-GJSIVu9RBSpCydJPjgQiw

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Medicare changing again? 🤔 We've got you! Lunch & Learn: Medicare Update 📆 Tues, Oct. 20 | Noon📍Memorial Hall, Storyline Southwest – 6401 Scanlan 🥪 Lunch for a suggested $5 donation. Leigh Manalang (LASM Case Manager) and Ron Weisguth (Medicare Advisor) will break down Medicare programs and expected 2027 changes. You can book a one-on-one plan review afterward. RSVP 24 hrs ahead: [email protected] or 314-647-4591.