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Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Decision In Trump V. Cook Denying The President's Efforts To Fire Federal Governor Lisa Cook

19 hours 2 minutes ago
BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Cook, in which the Supreme Court ruled that Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, can remain in her position while her challenge to President Trump’s efforts to fire her moves forward: “President Trump’s politically motivated criminal

Rising Stars: Alton Sisters Pursue Law Degrees Together at Saint Louis University

19 hours 3 minutes ago
ALTON - Two Alton sisters, Koran Mason-El and Kamren Mason-El, are making history in their family as first-generation college graduates who are pursuing law degrees together at Saint Louis University School of Law. Koran, a rising third-year law student, and Kamren, who will enter the law school in fall 2026, are both graduates of Alton High School. The sisters said the moment is especially meaningful as they continue their education while representing their family and community. “Koran

Governor JB Pritzker's Statement On Watson V. RNC

19 hours 5 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Watson v. RNC : “Donald Trump is using every weapon in his arsenal to attack our free and fair elections. The Supreme Court ruled against him today on an asinine attempt to throw out a law that ensures mail ballots get counted, but his assault is not over. We cannot look away while the most corrupt president in history attempts to rewrite our election laws to serve

Durbin Blasts Supreme Court Ruling On Firing Of Independent Agency Officials

19 hours 8 minutes ago
BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after today’s Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Slaughter that allows the President to fire members of independent agencies without cause: “The Supreme Court just overturned well-established precedent to greenlight Donald Trump’s threats to independent federal agencies. “Now, this President can fire whomever he

High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members

19 hours 16 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump both a win and a loss Monday in allowing his firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, but ruling that he cannot remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. The 6-3 decision in Trump’s favor in the Federal Trade Commission case essentially expands […]
Ashley Murray

US Supreme Court says police need warrants for cellphone location data

19 hours 16 minutes ago
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment, requiring warrants to obtain the data. But the high court left unsettled when searches for the information are reasonable — likely meaning the justices will eventually weigh in again on […]
Jonathan Shorman

Former Oklahoma trooper nominated by Trump to head up ICE

19 hours 16 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency tasked with carrying out the president’s mass deportation campaign.  Richard “Lance” Schroyer’s nomination on June 27 comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed the Trump administration to strip legal status […]
Ariana Figueroa

Heat Wave Pushes Indices Near 110 This Week

19 hours 20 minutes ago
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/BELLEVILLE — Local and Illinois officials have urged residents in Madison County, St. Clair County and across the state to take precautions as heat indices are expected to top 100 degrees from June 28 through July 3, with many people likely to spend time outdoors ahead of July 4, 2026, celebrations. Heat indices across the region are predicted to top 100 degrees and soar to nearly 110 degrees in many area locations this week. The National Weather Service in St. Louis

Cooling Centers in the Riverbend Region for Summer 2026

19 hours 30 minutes ago
RIVERBEND - As summer heats up this week with a heatwave coming in, there are places to stay cool and safe throughout the community. Heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults or younger children. Here are a few spots where you can go and enjoy the air conditioning as temperatures climb. ALTON Alton Square Mall Where: 200 Alton Square Hours: MTWRFS 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 12–6 p.m. Hayner Public Library District - Alton Square Mall Where: 132 Alton Square

Pritzker Energy Trailer Bill Adds Clarity on County Authority

19 hours 51 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1700 into law Friday, June 26, 2026, creating a technical trailer bill for Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act after the measure passed the General Assembly on May 31, 2026, as lawmakers moved to clarify implementation of the state’s broader energy law. The law, known as HB1700, is tied to the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, or CRGA, a $13 billion omnibus energy law signed in January 2026

Governor JB Pritzker, Christian Mitchell Join Chicago Pride Parade

20 hours 20 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell walked in the Chicago Pride Parade to celebrate Illinois’ LGBTQ+ community. They greeted attendees and joined in the festivities alongside Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. “As we celebrate Pride Month, I am honored to stand with Illinois’ LGBTQ+ community, as we work together to ensure Illinois remains a state where everyone is welcomed and protected. I’m thrilled to be back at

IDOT: Stay Alert For Crews, Heavy Equipment As Peak Roadside Mowing Period Begins

20 hours 22 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding the public to slow down, proceed with caution and pay extra attention when encountering equipment and personnel. In keeping with the recent practice of timing operations to preserve and promote pollinator habitat, the heaviest mowing period will continue until Aug. 15, 2026. “You’ll see our mowing crews throughout the entire state so please remember to give them roo