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Missouri Senate committee debates whether to provide livestream video of proceedings

13 hours 47 minutes ago
The Missouri Senate is one of only two legislative chambers in the country that does not provide a video livestream of its proceedings. A Senate committee debated a resolution Wednesday that would change that, though its prospects remain uncertain. State Sen. Mike Moon, an Ash Grove Republican, is sponsoring a rule change that would require […]
Jason Hancock

Gov. Pritzker's Statement On President Trump's State Of The Union Address

13 hours 51 minutes ago
CHICAGO — Tonight, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address: “After spending the last year wreaking havoc on American communities, Donald Trump once again spewed lies and attempted to gaslight the American people. “We endured two hours of baseless claims, shameless propaganda, and the ramblings of a wannabe dictator outlining his plans to steal American elections. Illinois will keep standing for th

Durbin Reacts To Supreme Court Striking Down Trump's Tariff Tax

13 hours 53 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) reacted to last week’s Supreme Court ruling to strike down most—70 percent—of the tariffs enacted by President Trump. “Tariffs can be useful when used strategically, but President Trump exceeded these authorities, as clearly defined by Congress, and the Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, told him as much. He defied basic economic sense,” Durbin said. “Just ask

Durbin, Wicker, Whitehouse, Bipartisan Group Of Members' Statement On The Fourth Anniversary Of Russia's Full-Scale Invasion Of Ukraine

13 hours 55 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Co-Chairs of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, along with U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), released the following statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine: “On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin believed that

Authorities Vow To Take Legal Action Against False Report Perpetrators In Washington University Alert Situation

13 hours 57 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS — Washington University Police Chief Angela Coonce said after a thorough investigation, they do not believe reports of an armed person on the university’s Danforth Campus were credible after the campus briefly went into a shelter-in-place on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Coonce added that Washington University Police will continue to investigate and “pursue charges against anyone who is found responsible for the false reports that caused the shelter-in-place.” On

Duckworth After VA's Disability Compensation Rule Change: "It's Clear the End Goal is to Privatize—and Eventually Dismantle—the VA"

13 hours 58 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s joint Senate (SVAC) and House (HVAC) Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing with Veterans Service Organization (VSOs), combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called out the Trump Administration for once again attacking our Veterans and failing to consult Congress or VSOs before they ushered in an interim final rule that effectively disincentivizes our nation’s heroes from both seeking earned coverage for service-connected disabilities

Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Bring Fairness To FEMA Disaster Declaration Process

14 hours 3 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today reintroduced the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act. As the Trump Administration continues to play political games by denying critical assistance for Democratic-led states, the Senators’ bill would reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster declaration process to make it more transparent and equitable to small and rural communities in larger states

Collinsville High School Senior Gutierrez Selected for 2026 Racial Harmony Award from Center for Racial Harmony

14 hours 6 minutes ago
COLLINSVILLE – Collinsville High School senior Melanie Gutierrez was selected to receive a 2026 Racial Harmony Award from the Center for Racial Harmony. The award was presented on February 22, 2026. The Center for Racial Harmony is located in Belleville, Illinois. The organization is dedicated to promoting understanding, cooperation and communication among all races and ethnic groups. Each year, they recognize students who have gone above and beyond to promote goodwill and respect. Ms.

Governor Pritzker Announces Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Hotel Florence and Revitalize Pullman Site

14 hours 8 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced a transformative public-private partnership to restore and redevelop the historic Hotel Florence and key buildings within the Pullman State Historic Site on Chicago’s South Side — leveraging $21 million in state capital funds to unlock more than $83 million in private investment for a total project value exceeding $100 million. “Pullman is a treasured piece of Illinois’ story, and with this public-private partnership,

Durbin Reveals New Whistleblower Information For Investigation Into Kash Patel Joyriding To The Olympics

14 hours 18 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, provided new whistleblower disclosures to support the investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel’s excessive use of FBI aircraft for personal travel. These disclosures were provided after Patel was spotted celebrating with the U.S. Men’s Olympic Hockey Team shortly after their win over Canada in the gold medal game. In a follow-up letter to the Government Accountability

2025 Continued A Multi-Year Growth Trend For OSF Saint Anthony's And OSF Medical Group

14 hours 23 minutes ago
ALTON – While national projections indicate a 9% increase for inpatient days (i.e. length of stay) for the next 10 years, along with a long-term trend of a 5% decline in inpatient admission volumes for hospitals, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center and OSF Medical Group continue to see patient volumes increase in outpatient services and office visits respectively - and not just from 2024 to 2025, but also since 2022. “The year-over-year increases in our outpatient

Honoring abolitionist Priscilla Baltimore's legacy

14 hours 24 minutes ago
Priscilla "Mother" Baltimore, a 19th-century abolitionist, is being recognized for her legacy in founding Brooklyn, Ill., and leading families to freedom from the St. Louis region, as well as founding several religious institutions.
Blair Ledet