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The Insurrection Payout Fund Is Dead. Long Live The Federal Tort Claims Act!

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It just wasn’t enough to pardon hundreds of people who raided the Capitol building to overturn Trump’s 2020 election loss — people who assaulted police officers, smashed windows to gain entrance, shut down election proceedings for several hours, stole stuff from federal offices, and generally acted liked they intended to kill Vice President Mike Pence […]
Tim Cushing

Daily Deal: SunFounder GalaxyRVR Mars Rover Kit for Arduino

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The SunFounder GalaxyRVR Mars Rover Kit is your gateway to hands-on learning on robotics, coding, and Mars-like adventures! Its durable aluminum frame and rocker-bogie suspension easily handle tough terrains, while smart sensors ensure smooth navigation. It’s compatible with the Arduino UNO R3, runs on solar power, and includes real-time FPV with app-based control for day […]
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Propeller Hazards Pose Severe Risks for Swimmers Near Boats

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Warmer weather means people flocking to lakes and rivers in droves to enjoy some fishing or time on the boat. But something as simple as the wrong type of footwear can lead to an injury that ruins your day and maybe even your life. In 2023, the United States Coast Guard reported 3,844 instances of something going wrong on a boat and 564 boating deaths. The numbers were down from 2022 and don’t capture what’s happening on every waterway in America. But they’re still worth

State of Illinois Urges Residents to Take Precautions as Heat Wave Approaches Illinois

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SPRINGFIELD – With prolonged heat and humidity forecast across Illinois this week, state officials are urging residents to take precautions to stay safe and to check on family, friends, and neighbors who may be vulnerable. According to the National Weather Service, heat indices in many areas of the state are expected to exceed 100°F for several consecutive days, with some locations projected to reach 105–110°F. “An extreme heat wave is bringing the hottest temperatures

Governor JB Pritzker's Statement on Trump v. Slaughter

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. Slaughter : “Today’s Supreme Court ruling further consolidated Donald Trump’s power by allowing him to throw out commissioners of independent federal agencies. These agencies are supposed to stop corporations from deceiving their customers, keep lead out of our kids’ toys, and enforce our labor laws. There is not a single worker or parent i

Attorney General Raoul Opposes Trump Administration's Proposals To Roll Back Regulations On Toxic Coal Ash

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul led fellow attorneys general in opposing two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposals to weaken or rescind important regulations on coal ash, a toxic waste that is left over after burning coal at power plants. Coal ash, also referred to as coal combustion residuals, contains dangerous chemicals, including lead, arsenic and mercury, which can leach into groundwater near ash ponds or flow into nearby surface water when ash ponds overflow

Durbin Statement On The Supreme Court Decision In Trump V. Cook Denying The President's Efforts To Fire Federal Governor Lisa Cook

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BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Cook, in which the Supreme Court ruled that Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, can remain in her position while her challenge to President Trump’s efforts to fire her moves forward: “President Trump’s politically motivated criminal

Rising Stars: Alton Sisters Pursue Law Degrees Together at Saint Louis University

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ALTON - Two Alton sisters, Koran Mason-El and Kamren Mason-El, are making history in their family as first-generation college graduates who are pursuing law degrees together at Saint Louis University School of Law. Koran, a rising third-year law student, and Kamren, who will enter the law school in fall 2026, are both graduates of Alton High School. The sisters said the moment is especially meaningful as they continue their education while representing their family and community. “Koran

Governor JB Pritzker's Statement On Watson V. RNC

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Watson v. RNC : “Donald Trump is using every weapon in his arsenal to attack our free and fair elections. The Supreme Court ruled against him today on an asinine attempt to throw out a law that ensures mail ballots get counted, but his assault is not over. We cannot look away while the most corrupt president in history attempts to rewrite our election laws to serve

Durbin Blasts Supreme Court Ruling On Firing Of Independent Agency Officials

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BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after today’s Supreme Court decision in Trump v. Slaughter that allows the President to fire members of independent agencies without cause: “The Supreme Court just overturned well-established precedent to greenlight Donald Trump’s threats to independent federal agencies. “Now, this President can fire whomever he

High court issues split decisions on Trump’s control of executive board members

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump both a win and a loss Monday in allowing his firing of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, but ruling that he cannot remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors. The 6-3 decision in Trump’s favor in the Federal Trade Commission case essentially expands […]
Ashley Murray

US Supreme Court says police need warrants for cellphone location data

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that law enforcement searches for the location history of cellphones near crime scenes are covered by the Fourth Amendment, requiring warrants to obtain the data. But the high court left unsettled when searches for the information are reasonable — likely meaning the justices will eventually weigh in again on […]
Jonathan Shorman

Former Oklahoma trooper nominated by Trump to head up ICE

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has nominated a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency tasked with carrying out the president’s mass deportation campaign.  Richard “Lance” Schroyer’s nomination on June 27 comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that allowed the Trump administration to strip legal status […]
Ariana Figueroa

Heat Wave Pushes Indices Near 110 This Week

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ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/BELLEVILLE — Local and Illinois officials have urged residents in Madison County, St. Clair County and across the state to take precautions as heat indices are expected to top 100 degrees from June 28 through July 3, with many people likely to spend time outdoors ahead of July 4, 2026, celebrations. Heat indices across the region are predicted to top 100 degrees and soar to nearly 110 degrees in many area locations this week. The National Weather Service in St. Louis