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More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held By Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged And Detained For Days.

4 months 3 weeks ago
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. When the Supreme Court recently allowed immigration agents in the Los Angeles area to take race into consideration during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned. “If the officers learn that the individual they stopped is a U.S. citizen or otherwise lawfully in […]
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"You Leave Better Than When You Came In": The Passion and Vision Behind EXO Lounge

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge is celebrating a year in Edwardsville, and owner Gina Gamblin says they have something for everyone to love. EXO, located at 2 157 Center in Edwardsville, operates as a nail bar and med spa , offering everything from manicures and pedicures to Botox and IV treatments. They also have a Michelin-star chef who curates a menu of specialty cocktails and food . Gamblin’s goal is to help everyone at EXO feel more confident, healthier, and happier. “EXO is definitely a passion project of mine,” she said. “I think sometimes the world can be a dark place. There’s a lot that we’re dealing with on an everyday basis that’s difficult. So when you walk in the door, you leave better than when you came in. Whether that’s just sitting at lunch with your friend or whether that’s having your nails done or whether that’s having your hormone replacement or your Botox, whatever that means for you

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Bicyclist Is Struck In East Alton

4 months 3 weeks ago
EAST ALTON — A male bicyclist was struck Tuesday evening, Oct. 21, 2025, near the Circle K in East Alton, according to East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Oct. 21, when police received a call reporting the collision. The bicyclist sustained a suspected broken arm, Golike said. The injured man was transported from the scene to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Durbin Questions Andrew Duva To Be Assistant Attorney General For The Criminal Division, Two Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nom

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned Andrew Tysen Duva, nominated to be Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division, about the Public Integrity Section (PIN) at the Department of Justice (DOJ). PIN staff has been reduced from approximately 30 prosecutors at the end of the Biden Administration to now only two attorneys. Earlier this week, Durbin met with Mr. Duva, who reassured the Senator that he believes PIN plays an important role and that he intends to rebuild it with additional trial attorneys so that they may effectively oversee and prosecute public corruption cases. “There is a longstanding requirement that prosecutions of public officials be reviewed by PIN’s career prosecutors to ensure that they are not politically motivated. Attorney General Bondi has reportedly eliminated this requirement. When we met, you told me that you thought PIN played an important

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SIUE Announces Winter Session and Spring 2026 Registration Dates

4 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will open registration for Winter Session and Spring 2026 later this month. Registration for Spring 2026 will roll out by class level beginning Monday, October 27, and continuing into early November. Registration opens for all students, including visiting students, Thursday, November 6. Registration begins each day at 10 a.m. For complete registration information, visit siue.edu/register . “Current SIUE students must schedule an advising appointment before registering,” said Patrick Sears, MPA, registrar. “Registering early helps students secure classes that best fit their schedule and academic goals.” Graduate students can contact their graduate program advisor for guidance on registration. Students may also register for Winter Session during Spring 2026 registration. All Winter Session courses are offered online, allowing students to complete a class in just three weeks to lighten their spring

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Attorney General Raoul Joins Multistate Opposition To Trump Administration's Attempt To Subpoena Sensitive Hospital Records

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CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts opposing the Trump administration’s attempts to subpoena documents, including patient records, related to gender-affirming care at Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH). “Gender-affirming care for transgender youth is lawful, essential and lifesaving treatment that supports the right of all individuals to live as their authentic selves,” Raoul said. “The Trump administration’s focus on hospitals and health care providers that offer a wide range of care to pediatric patients is cruel, unlawful and does not make children safer. The real result is that the Department of Justice is diverting valuable law enforcement resources from catching real child predators and instead attempting to bully health care providers to stop providing the care their patients require.” Medical experts,

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Attorney General Raoul Obtains Prison Sentence Against Perry County Man Over Possession Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Perry County man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Larry W. Morrison, 57, of Pinckneyville, Illinois was sentenced by Perry County Circuit Court Judge Campanella after pleading guilty to three Class 2 felony counts of child pornography. “The child victims of these horrific crimes are exploited each time images are shared, and holding perpetrators accountable can be crucial for the victims, their families and their recoveries from trauma,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to protect Illinois’ children and stop the perpetrators who abuse them.” In June 2024,

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Illinois Housing Development Authority and LISC Open Applications to Grow the Next Generation of Housing Developers

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced today that individuals may now apply to be part of the 2026 class of the Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative (Next Gen), a program designed to expand the talent pipeline for emerging developers to gain knowledge in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) industry. Next Gen equips for-profit and nonprofit developers with critical training, technical assistance, and understanding of financial resources to bring affordable housing to life in communities across Illinois. “Next Gen is about opening doors for developers who are ready to shape the future of affordable housing in Illinois,” said Kristin Faust, IHDA Executive Director . “By expanding access to technical training and early-stage capital, IHDA and LISC are making sure that more voices and more communities can help our evolving housing needs. If you are a developer with a desir

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