CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a bipartisan $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of Cash App, failed to protect users from fraud on the platform, and didn't provide fraud protection and resolution required by law. “Block told Cash App users their money was safe and falsely implied that the app
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that applications are being accepted for new partners to administer the popular Cycle Rider Safety Training Program. Recent changes in state law have expanded the pool of eligible providers that can offer the training supported through Illinois motorcycle registration license endorsement fees. The official Notice of Funding Opportunity, with rules, frequently asked questions and contact information, is available by
SPRINGFIELD – The vacant property in downtown Springfield known as the “Y Block” would be transformed into a public park and venue space featuring native landscapes, a natural limestone amphitheater, shade and a play area for children under a joint initiative of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the City of Springfield. Transfer of the property from the City of Springfield to IDNR appeared on first reading before the Springfield City Council on Tuesday,
Ron Ostrowski, CEO of Rawlings Sporting Goods, touts the company’s growth, the Rawlings Experience at Westport and their focus on diamond sports, softball and baseball.
Missouri recorded 340 pregnancy-related deaths between 2019 and 2023, with 79% of these being preventable and cardiovascular disease and mental health conditions being the leading causes.
GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — The widow of the man who shot and killed two Christian County deputies has been indicted in federal court. Yvonne Bird, a previously convicted felon, was charged June 30 with two counts of unlawful transport of firearms and intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to federal court records. Yvonne was [...]
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of five attorneys general, today announced a settlement in their antitrust lawsuit against Deere and Company (Deere), resolving allegations the farm equipment manufacturer used unlawful practices to limit the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to perform repairs on Deere farm equipment. “For years, Deere refused to give farmers the right to repair
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Investigators with the Desloge, Mo., Police Department discovered remains believed to be those of a small child while executing a search warrant July 8, 2026, in Stookey Township, Ill., authorities said, in a case that began with a parental kidnapping report filed last month. The remains were found in St. Clair County, Ill. Stookey Township is an unincorporated part of Belleville just west of downtown Belleville. The St. Clair County Coroner’s Office has not yet positively
ICE has already been operating like a paramilitary kidnapping squad. Officers roam through neighborhoods, stake out hardware store parking lots, and even occasionally enjoy some ethnic food just so they can raid the source of hospitality later. It’s nasty, disturbing, and definitely doesn’t resemble any of the things that have made America great. Now, the […]
On This Day, July 9, 1995…The Grateful Dead headlined a show at Soldier Field in Chicago, the band’s last concert with founding member Jerry Garcia.He died one month later on Aug. 9…
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that Illinois has surpassed 1,000 certified peer professionals, with 1,010 individuals now credentialed as Certified Recovery Support Specialists (CRSS) and/or Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS). The milestone reflects the State’s continued investment in peer recovery support services and behavioral health workforce development and represents a 335% increase in the certified peer workforce since 2022.
GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District No. 9 is partnering with the Madison County Health Department to host a pair of Back to School Physical and Immunization Clinics on Thursday, July 30 and Thursday, August 6 from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Granite City High School Annex Gym. This event will be held to help protect students and others by meeting school and sports physical requirements. All incoming kindergarteners, 6th graders and high school freshmen are required to hav
ALTON - The Alton Woman’s Home Association (AWHA) has been helping women and children in Madison County since the organization was founded in 1897. Their commitment to the community remains ardent; in 2025, more than $213,000 was distributed to 20 area agencies. AWHA was founded to provide women in need with a home where they could live out their final years. The first residence was the former Dolbee Mansion, located on the bluffs where Riverview Park stands today. In 1909, residents move
EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has earned a 100% voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Illinois' leading small business advocacy organization, for his consistent support of policies that help small businesses grow and succeed. “Small businesses don’t need more red tape, higher costs, and mandates from Springfield. They need government to get out of the way so they can create jobs and keep our local economies
Miranda Randazzo, the boy's mother, said in an exclusive interview Thursday that police officials told her about the discovery of the remains and are awaiting confirmation from a coroner's office.
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