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Illinois American Water Backs Permanent Federal Water Assistance Program
Statement from Illinois American Water: Illinois American Water applauds Governor JB Pritzker for calling on the new Congress to make the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) permanent. Access to safe, clean, reliable and affordable water is essential, and a permanent federal water assistance program would provide critical support for income-eligible households struggling to manage all household bills. We welcome the Governor’s recognition of reliable and affordable
2 dead after wrong-way crash on I-64 in Frontenac
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Two people were killed in a three-vehicle wrong-way crash on Interstate 64 Wednesday night in Frontenac. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), the crash occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. on westbound I-64 east of N. Ballas Rd. It involved a Toyota FJ Cruiser, Nissan Altima and Hyundai Genesis. [...]
Don Tracy Congratulates Stratton, Urges Illinois Republicans to Keep Fighting
SPRINGFIELD — Don Tracy tonight accepted the results of the U.S. Senate election and congratulated Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton on her victory. In remarks to supporters, Tracy said the campaign’s core mission of advocating for lower costs, safer communities, and a government that answers to all 102 Illinois counties does not end with the ballots. “Although very disappointed, I congratulate Lt. Governor Stratton on her victory,” Tracy said. “The work of being
Leonor K. Sullivan: A St. Louis Kind of Democrat
Leonor K. Sullivan, a pioneering St. Louis congresswoman, advanced SNAP food assistance and consumer protections, while championing the city’s riverfront and organized labor.
Messenger: Fred Wellman ignored my advice. His instincts served him well.
I didn’t want to see a man who has experienced more than enough trauma in his life to enter the political arena. Fred jumped right in.
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
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How Voting Traditions Changed—from Public Calls to Secret Ballots
For much of voting’s history, keeping your choice secret would have seemed strange. People raised their hands, shouted a candidate’s name, or stood where neighbors could count them. The private voting booth—a familiar symbol of democracy—is a relatively recent invention. Its arrival tells a larger story: voting traditions have changed as societies have argued over who deserves a voice, how choices should be counted, and whether voters can act freely. Before Paper Ballots
Robin Kelly Congratulates Illinois Delegation on Election Victories
MATTOON – U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (IL-02) issued the following statement today congratulating the members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation on their election and reelection to the United States Congress: "I send heartfelt congratulations to each member of our Illinois Congressional Delegation on their election and reelection victories. It has been the honor of my life to serve alongside each of these dedicated public servants who wake up every single day ready to
Cat vet recommendations?
To the SLMPD officer on i55 north yesterday
SLPL's new CEO previously investigated for gender discrimination, retaliation, and policy violation.
Missing 10-year-old child found safe after search in Swansea
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - A 10-year-old child was found safe Thursday morning after being reported missing in Swansea. According to Swansea Police, the child was reported missing around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after he did not return home after getting off a school bus. Officials searched for the missing boy until 11:30 p.m. before suspending [...]
‘We’ve got to listen’: Missouri Republicans confront fallout from historic election losses
After losing 16 Missouri House seats Tuesday in their worst election since Watergate, Republicans are questioning whether their own legislative agenda helped drive voters away. Some blamed national political headwinds and low Republican turnout. Others pointed directly to a string of unpopular proposals pursued by their own party. “We need to focus on the business […]
Democrats won Congress. Now they have to figure out how to deal with Trump.
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders in Congress have just a couple months to decide how they want to balance investigations into President Donald Trump and his administration with securing his signature on major bills to address the cost of living, a top concern for voters. While Democrats gained control of the House and Senate in this year’s midterm […]
Reinforcing shot of cold air on the way, frosty mornings this weekend
ST. LOUIS - Skies have cleared but we are watching for some areas of fog this Thursday morning. Lots of sunshine Thursday morning, but clouds will begin to stream back in during the afternoon. That will slow our warmup. Highs will be in the low 60s, which is right at average for this time of [...]
Commentary: Missouri’s CAFO policy is built to multiply pollution, not prevent it
Missouri’s refusal to establish setback spacing requirements between concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, isn’t just a bureaucratic oversight — it’s a structural failure that guarantees cumulative pollution. Our laws treat each CAFO as if it exists in isolation, but rural communities live with the reality of multiple industrial barns clustered together, all potentially draining […]
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Man struck, killed while riding electric scooter in Maryland Heights
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. - A man on an electric scooter was killed after being struck by a vehicle overnight Thursday in Maryland Heights According to the Maryland Heights Police Department, the incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. on Page Avenue between Ball Drive and Schuetz Road. The man, 54, was operating an electric scooter when he [...]
Thursday, Nov. 5 - On track
At the scene of a crime there’s one piece of evidence detectives will often find: footprints. But finding out whose footprints can be tricky. We’ll meet a group of Webster Groves High School students who’ve built a shoe database that’s helped law enforcement all over the globe crack open cases.
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