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The Missouri Democrats' best election of the 21st Century

20 hours 21 minutes ago
On the latest episode of The Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, STLPR's politics team breaks down how the Blue Wave crashed into Missouri — and provided Missouri Democrats with a lot of optimism going into 2028. Guests include Congressman-elect Fred Wellman, Abortion Action Missouri's Mallory Schwarz and St. Louis County Executive-elect Jake Zimmerman.

Pritzker Unveils Nearly 200-Point Agenda for Congress

21 hours 21 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, Senator Tammy Duckworth, and community leaders to announce “Fighting for Illinois: The Day One Agenda,” a set of policy proposals for the newly-elected U.S. Congress to provide urgent relief for the people of Illinois. This agenda encourages Congress to take decisive action to address the real challenges of everyday people, puts higher wages and affordable healthcare front and center, and lowers costs

This Day in Music History: Nov. 4, From Beatlemania to Country-Pop

21 hours 23 minutes ago
The Beatles brought Beatlemania into the presence of British royalty on Nov. 4, 1963, performing at London's Royal Variety Performance. The appearance placed a youthful rock 'n' roll phenomenon inside an established entertainment institution, with John Lennon's humor making the meeting especially memorable. It is a defining moment among the concerts, recordings and musical crossovers recalled this Nov. 4, 2026. The day's earlier history offers a much quieter scene. On Nov. 4, 1961, Bob Dylan performe

This Day in History: November 4 — From Iran Hostage Crisis, Hungary's Revolution to the Paris Agreement

21 hours 30 minutes ago
This Day in History: November 4, 2026 On November 4, 1956, Soviet forces launched a major assault on Budapest and other parts of Hungary to crush an uprising against Soviet-backed rule. Hungarians had demanded political freedoms, the withdrawal of Soviet troops, and greater national independence. The intervention ended the revolutionary government’s attempt to break from Moscow’s control and led to thousands of deaths and the flight of about 200,000 refugees. It became a defining even

Collinsville Issues Boil Order After Water Main Break

21 hours 59 minutes ago
COLLINSVILLE - A water main break has prompted the Collinsville, Illinois, Water Department to issue a boil order until further notice for customers at specified addresses across the city, including all addresses in the Woodland Trails mobile home neighborhood. Water used for drinking or cooking should be brought to a full rolling boil for at least five minutes before use, according to the city’s notice. Customers also should turn off ice makers and discard any ice produced.

California goofed — badly — in poll worker guidance on photography

22 hours 30 minutes ago

Los Angeles, Nov. 02, 2026 — President Donald Trump has been trying to undermine trust in the integrity of elections, especially in California. Unfortunately, the state is playing right into his hands by placing a veil of secrecy over polling stations and suggesting photography is prohibited outside.

Adam Rose, deputy director of advocacy for Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), wrote to California’s top election official explaining that Trump “has provided the public no credible reason to believe his posturing — but your office is handing him one.”

Our letter joins a growing outcry in the state from our friends, including the First Amendment Coalition, ACLU of Northern California, National Press Photographers Association, and numerous news organizations.

Please contact us if you would like further comment.

Freedom of the Press Foundation