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States ease child labor laws ahead of summer hiring season

20 hours 26 minutes ago
For some teenagers across the country, the summer is the first opportunity to gain work experience for their nascent resume.  In a handful of states, however, teens who find jobs will find fewer protections under child labor laws. Four states — Indiana, Nebraska, Washington and West Virginia — enacted laws this year that weaken child […]
Robbie Sequeira

Gen Z congressional candidate believes ‘proud progressive’ views will appeal to Kansas voters

20 hours 45 minutes ago
TOPEKA — Cole Epley isn’t afraid to run for Congress as a “proud progressive.” The 28-year-old believes he’s the best choice for the Democratic nomination in the Wichita-area 4th District because moderate candidates have already shown they can’t defeat incumbent Republican Rep. Ron Estes. In an appearance on the Kansas Reflector podcast, Epley said a […]
Sherman Smith

Family planning organizations sue Trump administration over Title X funding announcement

20 hours 53 minutes ago
The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and a family planning organization in Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Health and Human Services agency on Thursday alleging that it is politicizing the Title X grant funding program and violating the intent of the law. Attorneys from the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Civil […]
Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Daily Deal: MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Floating Stand

21 hours 14 minutes ago
MagStack is the perfect on-the-go wireless charging station that also transforms into a floating stand for smartphone FaceTime or video playback while charging. This 3-in-1 foldable design featuring 3 wireless charging spots, enables charging for up to 3 devices simultaneously, including iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, other Qi-compatible Android phones, […]
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Madison County Launches July 4 Traffic Safety Crackdown

21 hours 21 minutes ago
MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office started an Independence Day traffic enforcement campaign in the county on June 19, 2026, and it runs through July 6, 2026, targeting impaired drivers and seat belt law violators as part of a broader statewide effort. The enforcement campaign will cover three summer weekends leading up to and after the Fourth of July holiday, according to the sheriff’s office. The agency said it will join the Illinois State Police and more than 200

Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon On $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion

21 hours 30 minutes ago
GILMAN — Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) celebrated Incobrasa Industries’ new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, reinforcing Illinois' position as the nation's leading soybean-producing state and a growing hub for biofuels, food processing, and advanced agricultural manufacturing. “Illinois is proudly the nation’s top soybean producer, and Icobrasa is powering the modern economy with those

35th Alton Juneteenth Event Showcases Community And Tradition

22 hours 2 minutes ago
ALTON - The 35th annual Alton Juneteenth Celebration drew an estimated 900 to 1,000 people recently to James Killion Park at Salu, where organizers said the event continued its long-running tradition of bringing the community together through speakers, entertainment, vendors, and family activities. The event in Alton marked its 35th anniversary, and Abe Lee Barham, an organizer, said attendance was slightly lower than usual because of overcast weather, though he described the crowd as strong.

New Podcast "According to Jama and Nikki" Brings Candid Conversations to RiverBender

22 hours 15 minutes ago
ALTON - A new podcast is bringing connection to the Riverbend community. “According to Jama and Nikki,” premiering at 10 a.m. every Saturday on RiverBender.com , brings together two local friends to chat about anything and everything while supporting the local area. Jama Fabry and Nikki Fiedler truly believe that a rising tide lifts all ships, and they are working hard to share that philosophy through the podcast. “Our friends are listening, a community is listening,