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Illinois Attorney General Says He Protects $6.6 Billion in Federal Funds

4 months 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that since President Donald J. Trump took office on January 20, 2025, lawsuits filed by Raoul’s office have protected approximately $6.6 billion in federal funding for the state of Illinois and critical programs and services that support individuals, families and organizations across the state. In the past year, Raoul’s office has filed more than 50 lawsuits defending the rule of law and the civil rights of all Illinoisans,

Severe Blood Shortage: Red Cross Blood Supply Drops 35% 

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild the

Region Mourns Multifaceted Artist and Mental Health Advocate Tyler 'Tai' Davis

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Tyler “Tai” Davis, a multifaceted artist and chef known for his contributions to the St. Louis arts and culinary scenes, died suddenly on Jan. 9, 2026, at age 41. Davis was widely recognized for his diverse talents as a chef, painter, photographer, cellist, fashion designer, and mentor, as well as for his philanthropic work and advocacy for mental health. Davis was the featured celebrity artist at Mooneyham Art, which announced that his entire collection is currently

Missouri lawmakers signal bipartisan support for bills to curb child sexual abuse

4 months 3 weeks ago
Missouri lawmakers are considering a package of bills they hope will curb child sex trafficking, train first responders to recognize signs of sex trafficking and shift punishment away from survivors. The bills would also establish the crime of “grooming a minor,” defined in the legislation as a pattern of behavior by an adult intended to […]
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Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Shakes Ohlman, Illinois, Region

4 months 3 weeks ago
OHLMAN, IL. — A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck near Ohlman, Illinois, in central Illinois early Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2026, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 1:27 a.m. Central Time about 3 miles north-northeast of Ohlman at a shallow depth of approximately 8.8 kilometers (5.5 miles), making it more noticeable despite its moderate size. The tremor was felt across parts of Christian and Sangamon counties, including areas as far as the Metro East region

The Origin of the Phrase "New Year, New Me"

4 months 3 weeks ago
“New year, new me” sounds like an ancient proverb—but it’s closer to a catchy slogan than a timeless saying. That surprise matters because the phrase feels bigger than it is. People use it to announce a fresh start, to post a gym selfie, or to joke about quitting a habit for 48 hours. It has become a shorthand for self-improvement, reinvention, and hope. But where did it actually come from, and why did it spread so fast? A phrase that feels old, but isn’t Unlike

This Day in History on January 20: Wannsee Conference Organizes Holocaust

4 months 3 weeks ago
A On January 20, 1942, senior officials of Nazi Germany met in a lakeside villa in Berlin for what became known as the Wannsee Conference. The meeting did not start the Holocaust, which was already underway, but it helped organize it. Participants discussed how to coordinate the deportation of Jewish people across Europe and how different government agencies would cooperate in carrying out mass murder. It mattered at the time because it turned genocide into a managed state project with shared