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States, sheriffs puzzle over Trump’s error-filled list of immigration sanctuaries

4 months 2 weeks ago
A list of 14 states, 298 counties and 200 cities deemed immigration sanctuaries by the Trump administration has disappeared from a government website but continues to hang over the heads of officials who face threats of losing federal funding. “We were placed on a list with many other sheriffs across the nation for no clear […]
Tim Henderson

The Trump Admin’s Dish Network Con Reaches Its Ultimate Conclusion: Failure, Bankruptcy, And Rich New Spectrum Holdings For Elon Musk

4 months 2 weeks ago
Back in 2019, the Trump DOJ and FCC cobbled together a dumb plan to try and hide the problems created by their rubber stamping of the competition-eroding T-Mobile and Sprint merger: they’d pretend they were helping satellite TV company Dish Network create a new 5G wireless network out of vibes and twine. As we noted back in 2019, […]
Karl Bode

Tim's Travels: Meet the Smurfs at B&B West Olive

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Tim Ezell traveled to Creve Coeur to preview the upcoming 'Smurfs' movie at B&B West Olive. While at the theaters, Ezell had the opportunity to hang with the Smurfs and speak with Marketing Manager Kendall Rice.
Tim Ezell

I-255 upgrades finished early, enhancing Metro East roads

4 months 2 weeks ago
SAUGET, Ill. - After months of construction, a busy stretch of Interstate 255 between Illinois 157 and Illinois 15 has reopened, much to the relief of drivers who have been detouring for months. The $65.4 million project, part of Governor J.B. Pritzker's Rebuild Illinois plan, was completed over a month and a half ahead of [...]
Nick Gladney

SLMPD releases bodycam footage from May 16 tornado

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - On the one-month anniversary of the devastating tornado, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) released body cam footage showing officers engaged in search and rescue efforts in north St. Louis City. The tornado struck north St. Louis City, causing significant destruction and altering the lives of residents in the area. The [...]
Nick Gladney

Rep. Elik, Sen. Harriss Statements On Madigan Verdict  

4 months 2 weeks ago
U.S. District Judge John Blakey issued former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's sentence Friday, of seven years and four months after he was convicted of 10 felony charges. Elik Statement On Madigan Verdict ALTON –State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the sentencing former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who received 7.5 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine for wire fraud and bribery charges. “I never thought I would see the day that the most powerful Speaker in the country would be held accountable for the damage he did to Illinois over his decades of control. The Illinois Democrats' King has fallen, and all Illinoisans can be relieved that the man who was allowed to rule, unfettered, for 50 years has been brought to justice. Unfortunately, Illinois has been permanently harmed by his actions and current Democrat leadership still plays by Madigan's playbook.” Rep. Amy Elik serves the constituents

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