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9 justices on the Supreme Court or 13? Numbers battle revived in Congress

1 day 12 hours ago
WASHINGTON — As public opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court flags amid decisions that have roiled the nation, Democrats renewed calls ahead of the midterms to expand the high court, while House Republicans attempted but failed to pass a constitutional amendment this week that proposes to cap the number at nine. Just Monday, the court […]
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Lanes Reopening For Labor Day Holiday Travel

1 day 12 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Labor Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers are urged

Pritzker Urges Trump To Resume Brandon Road Project As Invasive Carp Near Lake Michigan

1 day 13 hours ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that his administration immediately restart construction on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. The administration ordered work stopped at the end of July, and more than a month later the State of Illinois has received no explanation for the stoppage. Governor Pritzker also directed the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to restate its request for an emergency meeting of the project’s

Attorney General Raoul Leads Coalition Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attack On Healthcare For Transgender Youth

1 day 13 hours ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults. “At a time when our country faces a true healthcare crisis due to spiraling costs of care, a shortage of providers, and rural hospital closures leaving communities with no providers for miles, the Trump administration is attempting t

Driver To Be Cited After Pedestrian Struck at Main and Vandalia in Edwardsville

1 day 13 hours ago
EDWARDSVILLE — A driver will be cited for disobeying a traffic control device after a vehicle struck a pedestrian crossing Main and Vandalia streets in Edwardsville around 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, city officials said. City of Edwardsville spokesperson Cathy A. Hensley said Edwardsville Police officers responded to the area but did not locate anything related to the incident. Officers did see a group of runners in the area, Hensley said. Around 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, the pedestrian

Senator Harriss Secures $40,000 For Fairview Heights REC Complex

1 day 13 hours ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – A popular recreation site serving families, seniors and athletes from across the Metro East will receive $40,000 in state funding secured by State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) for new signage and an outdoor shelter. “Our parks and recreational spaces are an important part of what makes our communities great places to live and raise a family,” said Senator Harriss. “Fairview Heights has continued to invest in this space and expand the opportunities

Amid Measles Outbreak in Douglas County, IDPH Urges Illinoisans to Get Vaccinated

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is responding to an outbreak of measles in Douglas County, Illinois, involving at least four cases. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases that are connected by a common exposure source or epidemiological link. IDPH is working with local health departments to identify residents who were exposed to patients during their infectious period and offer vaccination to those who are high-risk, as well as others in the community.