Ready for a fin-tastic holiday treat? The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is giving away this adorable Stingray Plush! Mark your calendars! On December 20th, be one of the first 250 kids […]
Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Trump Administration continues to send federal agents and our nation’s servicemembers into American communities to intimidate their fellow Americans, the Senate passed a provision authored and championed by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) that would rein in Trump’s misuse of the military, help strengthen public trust in the military and ensure servicemembers identify themselves as part of the Armed Forces when assisting federal law enforcement in
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After the Trump Administration ended the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06) today introduced a resolution to recognize the 28 Illinois schools that were selected to receive the designation of Blue Ribbon Schools this year. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was a national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education given to public, charter,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee (CST) Aviation Subcommittee hearing, Ranking Member Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reiterated the urgent need to modernize our nation’s air traffic control system, expressing support for providing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with an additional $20 billion to ensure long-term funding certainty, while calling on the FAA to prioritize phase one investments on the systems and infrastructure
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, called on Meta to better enforce its own policies about pharmaceutical and wellness ads on Instagram and Facebook, and take additional measures to prevent AI-generated weight loss content in ads. These ads are likely to see an uptick during the holiday season and the new year, when conversations around weight loss and appearance tend to increase. GLP-1 weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity
SPRINGFIELD – Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reaffirmed the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth to prevent hepatitis B, a serious viral infection that can lead to acute or chronic liver disease. The guidance aligns with decades of scientific consensus and endorses recommendations from the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee (IL-IAC). These actions come in response to recent moves by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization
SPRINGFIELD – For too long, consumers have been left tricked when gyms and fitness centers offer a lifetime membership, only to change the terms of the deal after the fact. That will change come Jan. 1, thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Christopher Belt ensuring these businesses keep their word. “If you run an honest business that provides quality service to your customers, then this law won’t concern you,” said Belt (D-Swansea). "We are going after bad
Visit Santa and enjoy a breakfast buffet inside the beautiful and historic Carriage Haus This holiday season, dine with Santa and Mrs. Claus at a very merry breakfast buffet and […]
FLORISSANT, Mo. - The Breaking Generational Poverty Foundation is hosting the Christmas Wonderland Toy Giveaway today in Florissant from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Common Lake Elementary. At the event, children can pick up toys and winter items, with a focus on supporting families impacted by gun violence and drugs like fentanyl. All facts [...]
WORDEN – A Bunker Hill man’s reportedly reckless driving has resulted in an injury to a road worker and a felony charge in Madison County. Duane A. Young, 42, of Bunker Hill, was charged on Dec. 9, 2025 with one count each of aggravated reckless driving (a Class 4 felony) and driving while license is suspended (a Class A misdemeanor). Young allegedly drove a motor vehicle on Wieseman Road in Worden with a willful and wanton disregard for the safety of people or property on Sept.
EDWARDSVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) will host a series of Listening Sessions in January to provide residents of the 56th District an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the Senator and share their concerns, ideas, and feedback. “Meeting directly with the people I serve is the best way to understand the issues that matter most in our district,” said Senator Harriss. “These conversations help guide my work in Springfield and ensure I am representing
MADISON COUNTY — A Madison County grand jury indicted DJ W. Marshall, 26, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, charging him with multiple felonies related to a December 5, 2025, incident involving a Granite City Police officer. Marshall faces four counts: attempted first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, and felon in possession of a weapon. The charges stem from an incident in which Marshall allegedly fired multiple shots at
ST. LOUIS - Multiple toy giveaways are taking place Saturday across the St. Louis area, providing families with free holiday gifts and winter essentials. The giveaways aim to support families during the holiday season, particularly in underserved communities. Today's events are hosted by various organizations, all seeking to bring joy and assistance to local families. [...]
ST. LOUIS - We have a warmer day ahead for Saturday. While southerly winds will be a bit breezy, especially through the morning, they'll help bring our temperatures up into the mid 50s for the afternoon. We'll have a mix of clouds and sunshine across the region. A cold front then swings through this afternoon [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Thousands of service members are traveling home for the holidays from Lambert Airport. The U.S.O. is hosting an event called "Green Day" to support troops during their holiday travel. The U.S.O.'s activities begin Saturday amid the busy holiday travel rush, with volunteers taking steps to assist service members. The support includes [...]
ST. LOUIS - A car crashed into a brick warehouse in North St. Louis early Saturday morning, resulting in both the vehicle and building catching fire. The incident occurred on Geraldine Avenue just before 5 a.m. The St. Louis Fire Department responded to the scene shortly after the collision. Fire officials are currently assessing the [...]
Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Decades after an artist’s death, long-lost paintings are reunited with his daughter through online sleuthing and Christmas serendipity.
Right now, marijuana companies can’t deduct many business expenses from their taxes, including rent, travel, advertising and most professional services.
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