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Dorn was fatally shot during George Floyd protests after responding to a burglar alarm at a pawn shop where he worked as a security guard

CHICAGO - With thousands of Illinoisans missing out on the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Tax Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to take advantage of these benefits. "The Earned Income Tax Credit is a huge benefit and puts thousands of dollars in the pockets of low to moderate income families each year,” Governor JB Pritzker said. “Even if an individual does not owe any taxes, they may still be eligible for the credit and receive critical funding that can be used for bills and necessities.” To be eligible for EITC, taxpayers must meet certain income and residency qualifications and file a tax return, even if they do not owe any tax or are not required to file. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommends that all workers who earned around $57,414, or less learn about EITC eligibility and use the EITC Assistant to find out if they qualify. "A family's eligibility can change year to year,

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There have been a number of attempts to produce a biopic about Keith Moon over the last couple of decades, but it seems that an official film about the late…

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Book bans are becoming all too frequent around Missouri and the rest of the nation, with Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye as Wentzville School District’s latest victim. As certain books disappear from schools, some are working to get them in the hands of readers who have had the option taken away from them — and that’s where In Purpose Educational Services, a community organization that aims to help create a more equitable society, steps in.…

Book bans are becoming all too frequent around Missouri and the rest of the nation, with Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye as Wentzville School District’s latest victim. As certain books disappear from schools, some are working to get them in the hands of readers who have had the option taken away from them — and that’s where In Purpose Educational Services, a community organization that aims to help create a more equitable society, steps in.

In partnership with Eyeseeme, an African-American children’s bookstore located in University City, the organization has created a banned book program that operates similarly to a book club.…

Kenneth Gregory is the first-ever Black St. Louis County police chief. The department is still battling a racial discrimination lawsuit over the chief position.

Archbishop of St. Louis Mitchell Rozanski said it’s time to make some big changes within the archdiocese. He is launching a strategic plan initiative that could reshape parishes, schools, charities and priest personnel. The plan is called “All Things New” and Rozanski wants Catholics across the region to weigh in on what changes may be necessary. “What structures are needed, what structures are not needed? How do we need to be adapting as a church to our current times, to the demographic…

They're part of the government's largest distribution of free masks since the pandemic began.

ST. LOUIS (KTVI)- Chesterfield police say a man faces state and federal charges after his arrest earlier this week for allegedly driving out of state to bring a juvenile girl to his St. Louis County home where he's accused of multiple sex crimes. Police said Friday that they have been advised not to disclose the [...]

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said Friday he's nominating three people for the board that owns the Dome at America's Center and is set to receive Rams settlement money.

This column is prompted by a question from a long-time statehouse observer as to why Missouri’s legislature has become so divided. My answer involved the number of changes in the …

STAMFORD, CT – Charter Communications, Inc. today announced it will double its investment in Spectrum Scholars, the company’s college scholarship program for underrepresented students with financial need. Beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year, Charter will award scholarships to a new class of 20 rising college juniors annually instead of biennially, for a $400,000 total yearly commitment. Charter is currently accepting applications here from eligible students for the next class of Spectrum Scholars. “We launched Spectrum Scholars two years ago to support students representing the diverse communities we serve and to better develop our future workforce through career mentorship and internship opportunities,” said Paul Marchand, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Charter. “With our first class of Scholars set to graduate this spring, now is the perfect time to double down on our commitment and expand Spectrum Scholars to

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MATTOON — First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has appointed Gisele A. Marcus to the company’s board of directors, effective January 25th, 2022. Marcus will also serve on the board of directors of First Mid Bank & Trust, which is a subsidiary of the company. Marcus currently serves as a Professor of Practice at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, where she focuses on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to prepare students with the tools and techniques for DEI in the workplace. Marcus also currently serves as the Vice President of Operations and Client Engagement at One Stone Development Company LLC, where she ensures operational efficiency and leads client development activities. A five-time General Manager, Marcus has led Profit and Loss for businesses within Fortune 250 companies, such as Johnson Controls, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and AT&T. Marcus has also held the role of Chief Operating Officer of the St. Louis Regional Chamber, one of the top ten revenue generating Chambers

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Homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead on the front porch of a north St. Louis daycare.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Over $200,000 in grant funding is coming to Madison and St. Clair Counties to enhance broadband accessibility for residents, thanks to support from State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) and State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D- Glen Carbon). “The pandemic showed the need for an increase in broadband services through economic opportunity, remote learning and health care services,” Belt said. “These grants will bring resources toward the health, growth and education of our community through expanded accessibility.” The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced funding for 22 projects in every region of the state. The money is part of the second round of Connect Illinois to improve the lives of families, farmers, businesses, community institutions and other Illinoisans who rely on high-speed broadband for everything from education to healthcare access. Charter Spectrum Bella Vista, Briars and Equus Lane in Madison

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