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Lower gas prices slow inflation for 2nd month in a row

2 years 7 months ago
Sharply lower prices for gas and cheaper used cars slowed U.S. inflation in August for a second straight month, though many other items rose in price, indicating that inflation remains a heavy burden for American households.
The Associated Press via Nexstar Media Wire

Chicago jazz legend Ramsey Lewis dies at 87

2 years 7 months ago
CHICAGO — Chicago native and jazz legend Ramsey Lewis has died at the age of 87. According to his Facebook page, he died peacefully at his home in Chicago Monday morning. Ramsey Lewis is survived by his wife Janet Lewis, his two daughters and three sons. “Ramsey’s passion for music was truly fueled by the [...]
Andy Koval

McCaskill: Democratic Party has an age problem

2 years 7 months ago
Former Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said on Sunday that she believes the Democratic Party has an age problem as November’s midterm elections loom. During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” McCaskill, who is now a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC, told moderator Chuck Todd that she believes her party is struggling with [...]
Olafimihan Oshin

The deadline to apply for IDOT's winter seasonal jobs is today

2 years 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Today is the last day to apply to be a winter seasonal employee with the Illinois Department of Transportation. IDOT hires two types of temporary positions for its winter seasonal program. It runs from October 16th - April 15th each year. Monthly snowbirds perform all of the same job duties as [...]
Joe Millitzer

Missouri boarding school can remain open, with oversight

2 years 7 months ago
A Christian boarding school in southwestern Missouri can remain open despite the state attorney general alleging a “dark pattern of behavior," a judge ruled Monday. Judge David Munton's ruling allows continued round-the-clock monitoring of Agape Boarding School in Stockton by Missouri child welfare workers. The school serves about 60 boys. The Kansas City Star reported [...]
JIM SALTER, Associated Press