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Despite his threats to make the vote painful, Hawley’s procedural moves did little to delay the bipartisan passage of the bill, which had the support of more than 87 senators.

Among the front-page stories, which noted few planned layoffs and that the merger would create the largest aerospace company, was this piece detailing the history of the local company:

Raj Tut started his business with just one mobile home. Now his company, Storyboard Living, has a $100 million multifamily portfolio with plans to grow.

Once the attackers got into the home, a woman and her 8-year-old son were forced at gunpoint to lay face down on the floor of the boy's bedroom.

Outgoing Spire CEO Suzanne Sitherwood received $5.21 million in compensation in 2023 — more than 53 times as much as the gas utility's median employee.

Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore said he hasn’t used his predecessor’s “exclusion list” to stop certain police officers from testifying in criminal cases, and he has no list of his own.

SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Supreme Court issued two orders this week turning down requests to block enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban while challenges to the law are still being heard in lower courts.

A jail oversight board member resigned on Thursday, marking the second resignation this week from the embattled board.

US gas prices have dropped to an average of about $3.19 per gallon. Check how they're doing in Missouri.

Presiding Judge Elizabeth Hogan sent a letter to Sheriff Vernon Betts this week informing him that the court is requesting to hire its own bailiffs to oversee courtrooms, juries, juvenile courtrooms and treatment courts.

A new male elephant will arrive shortly after the popular Raja leaves. Jade will give birth at about the same time.

Cities have often robbed Peter to pay Paul. The unholy use of "blight" to spur tax incentives is a big part of the problem.

County Executive Steve Ehlmann says the legal industry is trying to twist the law, while the industry says it is fighting an unlawful money grab.

It is likely the last piece of major legislation Congress will consider before leaving for the holiday break.

Three other people, including a 7-year-old boy, were injured in the crash about 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jamestown Bay Drive and Highway 67.

The legislation is a sign that conservatives targeting LGBTQ issues are emboldened and will look to build upon last session.

Proposition W, on the April 2 ballot, would fund an estimated $12 million renovation of the 19-year-old aquatic center and $10 million in other parks projects.

Efforts to institute the plan are still playing out, and only a handful of county parties have adopted the system, according to a state party official.

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Council Chair Shalonda Webb, who proposed the $14 million in budget cuts, said Tuesday departments could come back to the council next spring if they need more money.