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DOW – A man from Dow faces multiple criminal charges after driving his vehicle towards a domestic battery victim and more in Jersey County. Christopher A. Norris, 49, of Dow, was charged on July 25, 2025 with a Class 4 felony charge for aggravated assault by operating a motor vehicle in a manner which placed the victim in reasonable apprehension of being struck by the vehicle. Norris allegedly drove a 2004 Ford Mustang with an Illinois registration number towards the victim on July 15, 2025. He was also charged with a Class 4 felony count of domestic battery after attempting to shove the same victim, a family member, into a vehicle, causing injury and bodily harm to the victim. Class A and Class B misdemeanor charges were also filed against Norris for driving on Little Piasa Road at Airport Road in Jersey County on a suspended license and operating a vehicle with suspended registration. Norris was granted pretrial release from custody and was issued a notice to appear at th

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Raging Rivers in Grafton, Illinois is a popular destination for people to beat the heat with its lazy river, water slides, misters, and cooling stations for lifeguards.

by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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We’ve noted repeatedly how the U.S. is dominated by regional telecom monopolies like AT&T and Comcast that have spent decades working tirelessly to crush regional broadband competition, and have also spent millions of dollars to crush state and federal regulatory oversight. The result is a patchwork of monopolies that don’t try very hard on availability, […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency submitted a proposal Tuesday to rescind a 2009 finding that has provided the foundation for the agency’s regulation of greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change, drawing strong opposition from Democrats and climate groups. Administrator Lee Zeldin said the EPA would scrap what is known as its endangerment finding, established […]

Following his exit from Pearl Jam, drummer Matt Cameron is getting back onstage.Cameron has announced a show with his side project Is This Real?, which began as a tribute to the…

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According to deputies, Dakota Trenkle Jr. was last seen riding his skateboard on Sunday.

EAST ST. LOUIS - Students from James Avant Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 visited Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis and Top Golf on a recent field trip designed to inspire and engage future leaders. The East St. Louis School District said the event was part of the district’s initiative to encourage students to envision their educational futures. During the visit, the students toured Harris-Stowe State University and attended an information session, giving them an introduction to college life. Following the educational portion of the day, the students enjoyed recreational activities at Top Golf. District officials acknowledged the contributions of administrators, teachers, and sponsors who supported the event. The experience aimed to combine learning with fun, fostering both academic curiosity and social engagement among the young scholars.

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ALTON - Community members can support rescue dogs at an upcoming “woofleball” tournament. On Sept. 6, 2025, the Helping Handlers organization will host a wiffleball tournament to benefit Hope Animal Rescues, complete with a silent auction, raffle and more fun. As an organization, Helping Handlers works to support local nonprofits through events like the tournament, and organizers hope many people will come out to enjoy the day and compete against White Sox star Mark Buehrle. “We’re just trying to continue to be helpful to the community, particularly the animal world,” said Lexy Dona, one of the founders of Helping Handlers. “We basically wanted to be the party planners. We wanted to create these events and pick somebody that gets to get this money. It’s even more imperative now.” The 16-team wiffleball tournament will allow every team to play at least three games. The teams are made up of four members. The first pitch is at 10

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The Missouri Gateway Green Building Council (MGGBC) and ASHRAE-St. Louis are hosting a presentation on Aug. 12th from 5-7PM exploring the implications of the explosion in need for data centers in terms of sustainability. The program will be held at the Missouri Historical Society, 5700 Lindell Blvd. The program is eligible for AIA continuing education […]

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British singer Paul Mario Day, who was the original lead singer for Iron Maiden, has passed away at the age of 69.Day’s death was revealed in a tribute posted on the…

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With all of this extreme weather on Earth lately, maybe it's time to consider life on another planet.

CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications for its Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program, offering loans, forgivable loans, and grants to developers building or preserving affordable housing paired with essential case management and supportive services. PSH combines affordable housing with tailored services that support individuals and families in achieving housing stability and improved health outcomes. Residents are typically households headed by people with disabilities, those who are at risk of homelessness, and those who require ongoing support to stay healthy and housed. The PSH model has consistently demonstrated success in improving residents’ well-being while reducing reliance on costly emergency systems. A major addition to this year’s round is the inclusion of funding from the Illinois Opioid Remediation Fund for PSH developments, specifically serving individuals with substance use and co-occurring

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 22 states, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a provision in the sweeping budget reconciliation law (Defund Provision) that eliminates the use of federal funding for any health care services provided by Planned Parenthood health centers. This provision is a direct attack on access to health care for millions of low-income Americans, disproportionately affecting women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and communities of color. Existing federal law already disallows federal funding for abortion, but this new provision is targeting other essential services that Planned Parenthood provides. “Planned Parenthood is a critical provider of essential health care,” Raoul said. “Without Planned Parenthood, many in our state and across the nation would be left with no access to life-saving screenings and reproductive care. I will continue advocating for vital federal funding that ensures every

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and their fellow Senate Democratic colleagues to express a unified alarm about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for the large-scale expansion of humanitarian aid and urging the Trump Administration to resume diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement and end the war. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the Senators underscored the remaining viable pathway that would end the war, bring home Israeli hostages, ensure Hamas can no longer pose a serious military threat to Israel and achieve a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “The acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza is also unsustainable and worsens by the day. Hunger and malnutrition are widespread, and, alarmingly, deaths due to starvation, especially among children, are

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