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Trump spikes housing bill at last minute, refusing to sign until SAVE America Act passes

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President Donald Trump derailed a housing overhaul that he was set to sign into law Wednesday, canceling a signing ceremony for the broadly popular bipartisan bill until Congress passes an election security measure. Trump had been scheduled to sign the bill, which passed the Senate Monday and House Tuesday with wide margins, during a Capitol ceremony. But […]
Jacob Fischler, Jennifer Shutt

States that won’t obey Trump order will have their mail ballots halted, postmaster says

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The U.S. Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots in states that refuse to turn over lists of voters under a proposed rule, the agency’s chief executive said Wednesday, angering Democrats who warn the decision will disenfranchise voters. Postmaster General David Steiner defended the rule at a Senate hearing and dismissed accusations that the Postal Service was […]
Jonathan Shorman

Gov. Pritzker Signs Illinois Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act

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CHICAGO — Today, on the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, Governor JB Pritzker joined community members, legislators, and reproductive health advocates to sign the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, HB 5295, into law. Championed by State Rep. Mary Beth Canty and State Senator Celina Villanueva, the new law will safeguard patient privacy and prevent sensitive medical information from being shared out of state for those seeking safe and legal reproductive healthcare in Illinois.

Forest Park turns 150: A look back at the park's history

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One of St. Louis' most beloved landmarks turns 150 years old Wednesday. For a century and a half, Forest Park has been the backdrop for family picnics, bike rides, summer shows and some of the biggest moments in the city's history.
Patrick Clark

Edwardsville Municipal Band to Perform Leroy Anderson Tribute at City Park

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The Edwardsville Municipal Band continues its summer concert season this Thursday, June 25, at 7:30 p.m. The performance, A Tribute to Leroy Anderson, will take place at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. Leroy Anderson is an American composer famous for writing fun, light classical music. His songs are known for catchy rhythms, memorable tunes, and creative sound effects. Thursday’s program highlights his unique style by using everyday objects, like sandpaper and a manual typewriter,