The developer behind a proposed $3 billion data center in Midtown near The Armory no longer needs to meet one additional renewable-energy requirement tied to its conditional use permit, a judge ruled Thursday.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores over deceptive pricing practices, marking a significant win for consumers. The settlement follows months of advocacy from Budzinski, who has pressed federal regulators to hold retailers accountable for overcharging customers. “Today is a win for consumers. When reports surfaced that
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today on her “Alive Day,” the day she almost died in a shootdown that took both of her legs and partial use of her right arm, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement announcing her opposition to a funding deal that would allow Trump to continue waging his disastrous, illegal and unjustified war in Iran: “22 years ago today, my life was forever changed when the helicopter I was co-piloting was hit by an RPG. I wouldn’t
EDWARDSVILLE — Six surplus Madison County Sheriff’s Office vehicles are getting a second life serving local communities through a program that puts public safety ahead of profit. The Sheriff’s Office recently sold six vehicles for $1 each to local police and fire departments, providing emergency responders with additional resources while extending the usefulness of county-owned equipment. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said the initiative demonstrates how local agencies
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan coalition of 16 other states, secured a $63 million settlement with Family Dollar Stores (Family Dollar), to resolve allegations that the company routinely charged customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. In a proposed order , filed by the FTC, Raoul and the other state partners, Family Dollar will be prohibited from misrepresenting
It’s easy to make fun of the federal government for paying well over market for items. We’ve all heard the stories about $900 toilets and $400 hammers and lol’ed generously, perhaps without considering that maybe the toilet was for a space shuttle or a submarine and therefore couldn’t be off-the-shelf. Maybe the hammers aren’t being […]
LAMPASAS, Texas — Standing at the edge of his family’s 300-acre cattle ranch in Central Texas, Clayton Tucker is characteristically attired in a white Stetson western hat, a beige shirt with pearl snaps, and lightly faded Wrangler jeans. At 35, Tucker is poised to become the first Democrat in more than three decades to serve […]
The Ultimate Guitar Lessons Bundle has 9 courses teaching you everything from reading tablature and basic fingering to more advanced skills. You can start at the very beginning and work your way through lessons on strumming, ear training, and jamming, to learning about Jazz, Blues, and Bluegrass techniques. It’s on sale for $30. Note: The […]
ST. LOUIS – Shoppers across St. Louis are encouraged to rethink an everyday habit this weekend, choosing plastic bags at the checkout. OneSTL is a group of organizations that supports greater sustainability in the St. Louis region. They have organized Bring Your Own Bag Day on Saturday, partnering with stores to promote reusable alternatives. More [...]
WARRENTON, Mo. - Black Hawk Middle School is closed Friday morning, one day after two students and a teacher were stabbed inside a classroom in an attack authorities say was carried out by another student. A student suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident, according to Warrenton police. Investigators spent Thursday processing the [...]
ALTON – The City of Alton has a new Director of Human Resources after six months of the office being vacant. Alton City Council members unanimously approved the appointment of Kelly King as the city’s new “Personnel Director,” also known as the Human Resources director. “I am looking forward to serving the City of Alton,” King said shortly after being appointed. “I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and I am glad to be a part of the City
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