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Attorney General Raoul Highlights Work To Challenge Unlawful Federal Actions That Target LGBTQ+ Individuals

13 hours 19 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today recognized Pride Month and highlighted his office’s continued work to defend the rights of all LGBTQ+ Illinoisans against unlawful attacks by the federal government. “As we mark Pride Month, I want to be clear that in Illinois, we protect all individuals’ rights to live as their authentic selves and be free from discrimination each day, no matter who they are or who they love,” Raoul said. “The Trump administration

Raoul Condemns Supreme Court Ruling on TPS for Haitians and Syrians

13 hours 24 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe. “The Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe is disturbing on several levels. As a Haitian-American, for me it is deeply personal and painful. The majority’s opinion concludes that the Secretary of Homeland Security’s determination to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is not subject to judicial review,

Comptroller Susana Mendoza's Legislation Strengthening The Office's Oversight Of Crematoriums Signed Into Law

13 hours 29 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation spearheaded by Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza to strengthen regulatory oversight of crematories was signed into law by the Governor today. The measure responds to horrific cases in which crematories mishandled and improperly stored remains, delayed cremations, and failed to maintain accurate records of the deceased—causing unnecessary anguish for families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. HB 4695 , sponsored by Representative

Pritzker signs Illinois LGBTQ+ protections on medical privacy, hormone therapy, and gender markers

13 hours 34 minutes ago
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined legislators and community members ahead of the Chicago Pride Parade to sign into law three bills that will empower more Illinoisans to live authentically and freely, without the fear that their private information will be weaponized against them. These measures prevent out-of-state parties from using medical records stored in Illinois’ prescription monitoring database to punish individuals for receiving lawful, gender-affirming care

Conservation Police Investigating Fatal Boat Crash On Lake Michigan In Chicago

13 hours 34 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Conservation Police are investigating a two-vessel crash that occurred on Lake Michigan near Monroe Harbor in Chicago late Thursday. One person, a 26-year-old Chicago woman, has died from injuries suffered in the crash. First responders were summoned to the lake just before midnight for reports of a boat collision with multiple injuries. According to conservation police, a 33-foot cabin cruiser motorboat carrying nine passengers struck a smaller vessel carrying

Edwardsville Girl Scout Elisabeth Preston Earns National Gold Award Scholarship

13 hours 36 minutes ago
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois proudly recognizes Elisabeth Preston from Edwardsville, Illinois for receiving a $5,000 Gold Award Scholarship. The Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award Scholarship is awarded to one remarkable Girl Scout per council who demonstrated extraordinary leadership and sustainable impact while addressing a national or global issue. Elisabeth’s Girl Scout Gold Award project promoted the exploration of STEAM fields for youth. Elisabeth has a strong

Riverbend East Rotary Names Helmkamp Construction Business of the Year

13 hours 39 minutes ago
WOOD RIVER/EAST ALTON/ROXANA - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has selected Helmkamp Construction Company as their Business of the Year. Riverbend East Rotary Club Business of the Year Selection Committee Chairperson Glenn Breuklander presents the plaque to Helmkamp Construction representatives Alyssa Spa, Project Manager and Chairperson of the Helmkamp Cares Foundation, and Jen Jackson, Marketing Director. Helmkamp Construction Company is a full service general contractor with self-perform and

Chicago Sets New Record Number Of Jobs For The Month Of May

13 hours 40 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs increased in 2 metropolitan areas, leading to a new record number of jobs for Chicago and six consecutive months of year-over-year growth in Lake County, with 10 metro areas experiencing a year-over-year decrease. The unemployment rate increased in all 12 metro areas for the year ending May 2026, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). “The

Duckworth Joins Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Award Artemis II Crew the Congressional Gold Medal

13 hours 46 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation—joined U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and a bipartisan, bicameral group of Congressional colleagues in introducing the Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the four crewmembers of the historic Artemis II mission around the Moon. On April 1st, 2026, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian

Saint Mary's College Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

13 hours 54 minutes ago
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester: Jerseyville, IL, 62052 - Addison Pranger To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. About Saint Mary's College Saint Mary's College, located in Notre Dame, IN, is recognized as both a visionar

Why 'Endless Summer' Still Resonates Far Beyond Beaches and Vacations

14 hours 16 minutes ago
“Endless summer” sounds carefree, but it is really a powerful idea about holding on to a feeling that life rarely lets stay still. The phrase shows up in songs, travel ads, fashion, films, and everyday talk. People use it to describe beach trips, youth, freedom, and even a certain state of mind. But “endless summer” is not just about warm days or ocean views. It points to something deeper: the wish to keep joy, possibility, and lightness from slipping away. That is why

Missouri could be on the hook for $150 million in food benefits due to error rate

14 hours 24 minutes ago
Missouri will be required to cover 10% of federal nutrition assistance starting in 2027 — roughly $150 million —  if it doesn’t improve the accuracy of benefit payments to low-income residents, according to data released last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last July will […]
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