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The Shame of Corporate Democrats

3 years 3 months ago
Today on TAP: The failure of Manchin, Sinema, and Kelly to confirm David Weil as the top official cracking down on wage theft is not principled moderation. It’s all about corporate money.
Robert Kuttner

GCHS Announces Elks Students of the Month

3 years 3 months ago
GRANITE CITY – Seniors Sophia Dutko and Trevor Nichols Jr. of Granite City High School were selected as Granite City Elks Lodge 1063 Students of the Month for March. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry, and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award, and scholastic ability. Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. SOPHIA DUTKO Member of girls basketball and girls soccer team ... Three-year High Honor Roll ... Two-year girls soccer captain ... Member of National Honor Society, Renaissance Club, Secondary Honors, and Varsity Club ... 2021 Homecoming Queen ... Daughter of Terry and Jennifer Dutko. TREVOR NICHOLS JR. Member

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Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Is Named an Inaugural Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant Recipient

3 years 3 months ago
GLEN CARBON – Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) announced the recipients of its first “Empower Makers” Global Impact Challenge. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is honored to have been named as a Makers Grant Recipient for our efforts to deliver exceptional programming to girls in Southern Illinois. Initiated in 2021, the Global Impact Challenge grant program will award up to $25 million in grant funding over the next five years to nonprofits that are supporting trade workforce development initiatives in the construction and manufacturing sectors. With the first applications submitted in October 2021, 240 entrants were evaluated based on number of people served, outcomes projected, sustainable impact, depth of programs, and diversity, among many other considerations. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois was selected as one of 86 organizations that will help skill and reskill roughly 180,000 makers throughout 2022. “We are excited to be named a Makers Grant Recipient,”

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Signs Of Spring ... And Seasonal Allergies!

3 years 3 months ago
O’FALLON — As temperatures in the metro-east area continue to rise, medical providers at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital are encouraging spring allergy sufferers to create a strategy to combat the upcoming season. From diagnosing preexisting allergies to recommending medications, providers say now is the time to prepare for the start of the allergy season beginning in April or May. HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Convenient Care (previously called UrgiCare), can see allergy sufferers without an appointment. The walk-in service is especially helpful when someone has a severe allergy attack and can’t get an appointment at their primary physician’s office or if it occurs outside of clinic hours or on weekends. Dr. Vijaya Thothathri, a provider at St. Elizabeth’s Convenient Care, shared, “Knowing which allergies trigger you and having medications on hand before the season starts can make a big difference because it can take a couple of weeks fo

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Duckworth Statement on Biden Administration Release of Oil Reserves

3 years 3 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s announcement the U.S. will release an average of 1 million additional barrels per day over the next six months from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help reduce energy costs for Americans: “There’s no question the steep rise in gas prices across the world is directly impacted by Putin’s choice to push Russia – one the world’s largest exporters of crude oil – into an unjustified and unlawful full-scale invasion of Ukraine. “And while oil executives should be increasing supply and not using this humanitarian crisis as an excuse to jack up profits on the backs of American consumers and small businesses, I’m pleased to see President Biden take decisive action to release this oil to help bring down gas prices across Illinois and our country. “This is a positive move but we can and should

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Durbin Joins Murphy In Urging Biden Administration To Address Humanitarian Crisis In Afghanistan

3 years 3 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and 10 other Senators in sending a letter urging Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power to press international donors at the United Nations pledging conference to fulfill the current $3.8 billion funding gap for humanitarian aid for Afghanistan and to ensure that aid can reach the Afghan people in need. “The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan is deepening, with more than half the population - 23 million people - in need of assistance. In response, the UN has released an appeal to international donors for $4.4 billion to meet the humanitarian needs in Afghanistan - the largest single country appeal in history. In advance of the high-level pledging event for the country scheduled for March 31, we urge the administration to work closely with our international partners to generously commit

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Gateway Outdoor Expo Returns April 1-2 at America's Center

3 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS — The 2022 Gateway Outdoor Expo has been announced for Friday and Saturday, April 1 and 2, at America’s Center Convention Complex in downtown St. Louis. The event will showcase new outdoor gear, services, and resources as well as interactive demos and experiential attractions — all in a festive, family-friendly environment. The Expo was rescheduled in 2020 and 2021 due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Big news for 2022 is that entrance to the Expo will be free to the public, making it more welcoming and accessible than ever before. In addition, the Expo has partnered with GO! St. Louis to be the official packet pickup location for the 2022 GO! St. Louis Marathon & Family Fitness Weekend. This means all GO! St. Louis marathoners, half marathoners, 10K runners, and marathon relay teams will pick up their race packets at the Expo. The races are scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 2 and 3, in downtown St. Louis. “We are

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