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Governor Pritzker renews push to ban cell phones from classrooms

6 hours 42 minutes ago
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- It seems like you can’t get Republicans and Democrats to agree on much politically. But, there is one issue both sides are looking to fix. "It's time to get cell phones out of the classroom," said Governor JB Pritzker at his State of the State address. During his annual address Pritzker renewed [...]
Alex Whitney

'Abolish ICE' gets most votes in Chicago snowplow-naming contest; 'Stephen Coldbert' also a winner

9 hours 1 minute ago
When it comes to putting a name to Chicago's annual battle against its infamously inclement weather, it turns out that the practical is also the political. “Abolish ICE” was the top vote-getter in the city's “You Name a Snowplow” contest. Choosing the protest slogan with a double meaning proved a potent way for voters to [...]
JOHN O'CONNOR, Associated Press

Travelers to Mexico urged to keep cautious amid rising violence

9 hours 21 minutes ago
Widespread cartel violence erupted across Mexico after the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes in a military operation. Reports from Feb. 22 and 23 say the attacks included road blockages and torched vehicles and spread to at least 20 states.
Caroline Pettey

SSD of St. Louis violated disability law, DOJ says

10 hours 37 minutes ago
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that the Special School District of St. Louis (SSD) violated federal disability law by using seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities, practices investigators say were not limited to emergency situations, placing children at risk of harm.
Alex Barton

Nor'easter-related travel delays impact St. Louis Airport

10 hours 54 minutes ago
There were multiple delays and some cancelations for both arrivals and departures on Monday at St. Louis International Airport. The cancelations were mostly limited to the northeast but that has caused a ripple effect in other parts of the country, too.
Jaime Travers

Manhunt underway: Christian County deputy killed in line of duty

11 hours 25 minutes ago
UPDATE 8:38 p.m.: Sheriff Brad Cole has confirmed to Ozarks First that Deputy Gabriel Ramirez died in the incident on Monday. Law enforcement tells Ozarks First the incident occured around 4 p.m. after a traffic stop on Glossip Ave. in Highlandville. MSHP says in a social media post that Bird's vehicle was found abandoned as [...]
Russell Bell

St. Louis home to oldest Olympic stadium still in use

13 hours 24 minutes ago
The conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics serve as a reminder to St. Louis of when the city hosted the first games in North America more than 120 years ago. While much of the 1904 Olympics' history may be gone, there is one space that has remained all this time.
Megan Mueller

Cardinals sign infielder Ramón Urías to $2 million, 1-year deal that includes 2027 mutual option

14 hours 45 minutes ago
The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a $2 million, one-year contract that includes a 2027 mutual. The 31-year-old played most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles before getting traded to the Houston Astros on July 31. He hit .241 with 11 homers and 44 RBIs in 2025. Urías had his best season in 2022, when he hit 16 homers and won a Gold Glove at third base, which is his primary position. He also has experience at second base, shortstop and first base.
Associated Press