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Jaclyn Zimmermann

5 months ago
On the latest episode of Politically Speaking, state Rep. Jaclyn Zimmermann talks with STLPR's Jason Rosenbaum about her first year in office; her thoughts on the redistricting special session; and her expectations for the 2026 legislative session.

Illinois police increase patrols during Thanksgiving travel

5 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Law enforcement agencies across Illinois are increasing patrols through Dec. 2 during one of the year’s busiest travel periods. The effort includes Edwardsville Police, who will join Illinois State Police in enforcing seat belt laws and cracking down on impaired and distracted driving. The statewide campaigns, “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive [...]
Joe Millitzer

Alton's Christmas Wonderland Opens This Weekend at Rock Springs Park

5 months ago
ALTON - The Grandpa Gang’s Christmas Wonderland display will once again welcome the community to celebrate the holidays. From Friday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, you can stop by Rock Springs Park for a drive-through Christmas Wonderland lights display. They will also host a walk-through event on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, with parking at Alton Middle School. The goal is to bring the community together and raise money for local nonprofits. “You’re going to see some

The Legendary Forest Park Highlands

5 months ago
From once-in-a-lifetime events to everyday experiences, Forest Park has been chronicled in a hazy mythology that wraps the entire city of St. Louis. The park’s lore especially echoes throughout St. Louis’s history of entertainment and amusement, and few places are as legendary as Forest Park Highlands. Located on the park’s south border, Forest Park Highlands …
Marisa Tesoro

Democrats threatened by Trump over video say they’re now being probed by the FBI

5 months ago
WASHINGTON — Democratic members of Congress who released a video in mid-November telling members of the military that they are not required to follow illegal orders announced Tuesday the Federal Bureau of Investigation has asked to speak with them about the matter.  Four House members, Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin wrote […]
Jennifer Shutt

The Fascism Is Happening Live On TV

5 months 1 week ago
Mark Kelly—former Navy combat pilot, astronaut, sitting United States Senator—stated a simple legal fact on video: members of the US military can refuse illegal orders. Not as opinion. Not as political positioning. As established law codified in the Uniform Code of Military Justice and affirmed at Nuremberg when “I was following orders” was rejected as […]
Mike Brock