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Updated Mo & St. Louis City Candidate Qualifications, Requirements

1 day 14 hours ago
2026 is an election year. In Missouri, State Auditor and all US House of Representative seats are up. In St. Louis City, there’s an election for State Senator (open seat due to term limits); all State House seats; County offices of Collector of Revenue, License Collector, Recorder of Deeds; Board of Alders President and all … Continue reading Updated Mo & St. Louis City Candidate Qualifications, Requirements →
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Menopause and Cardiovascular Disease: Is There a Connection?

1 day 15 hours ago
Key Takeaways Studies show that early menopause can increase the risk of heart disease in women. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can lead to higher cholesterol, blood pressure and body fat levels. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women of all ages. Hormone replacement therapy is an option to discuss with your health care provider. Early menopause (menopause that occurs before age 45) has been found to increase the risk of heart disease.

Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

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This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. For months, the Trump administration has been accusing its political enemies of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence. President Donald Trump branded one foe who did so “deceitful and potentially criminal.” He called another “CROOKED” on Truth Social and pushed the attorney general to take […]
Justin Elliott, Robert Faturechi, and Alex Mierjeski

Midday Munching: Prepping a Diabetes-Friendly Lunch

1 day 15 hours ago
Key takeaways: People with diabetes should plan their lunches to keep their blood sugar in check. Generally, choose food high in protein, fiber and healthy fats. Avoid processed meat and fried food. At restaurants, ask to substitute ingredients. Dessert is OK as long as you don't overindulge. Know the signs of low blood sugar, like feeling shaky, anxious, having blurred vision and even passing out. Have a plan. It's something any health care provider will tell a person wit

Durbin Remarks On Law Standards Of ICE Recruits

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today denounced the low hiring standards of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recruits amid a surge in hiring. The Trump Administration announced their goal of onboarding 10,000 new agents by the end of the year—which would double the number of deportation officers, from roughly 6,000 to 16,000. Durbin also spoke out on the Administration’s so-called

State Announces 2025 Illinois Human Rights Award Recipients

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CHIGAGO – Deputy Governor of Health and Human Services (HHS), Grace Hou, and Director of Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR), Jim Bennett, today presented IDHR’s annual Human Rights Awards to Youth Outlook and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center in recognition of International Human Rights Day, December 10, during a ceremony at 555 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Youth Outlook’s and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center’s work embodies the fundamental principle that huma

EquipmentShare Files for IPO, Signaling Major Move in Construction Tech and Equipment Rental

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EquipmentShare — a Columbia, MO-based, technology-driven, national equipment-rental company — has filed to go public. The firm submitted its U.S. IPO paperwork on December 9th. It plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker EQPT, Reuters reported. EquipmentShare differentiates itself from traditional competitors by its integration of telematics, fleet intelligence, and its proprietary T3 […]

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Rep. Amy Elik Ranked One of Illinois' Most Effective Legislators  

1 day 16 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has been ranked one of the most effective lawmakers in the General Assembly by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Illinois,” said Rep. Elik. “The people I represent do not care about political theater - they care about results. I always fight to deliver.” The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a nonpartisan research group made up