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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced she will be serving as a new Co-Chair of the Congressional Biofuels Caucus. The Congressional Biofuels Caucus is made up of a bipartisan group of lawmakers dedicated to advancing policies that support the growth and development of the biofuels industry in the United States. Congresswoman Budzinski will join fellow Co-Chairs Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-MN), Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI), Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND). "I came to Congress to be a strong voice for the people of Central and Southern Illinois—especially our hardworking farmers. Few issues are more critical to their success than strengthening the biofuels industry and expanding market opportunities,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “That's why promoting the use of homegrown, sustainable biofuels has been a central focus of my work in Congress, and

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) reintroduced the STOP CSAM Act . The legislation will crack down on the proliferation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online by allowing victims of child sexual exploitation to sue companies that promoted or facilitated the exploitation, or that host or store CSAM or make it available. It will also support victims and increase transparency for online platforms by, among other things, expanding protections for child victims and witnesses in federal court; facilitating restitution for victims of child exploitation, human trafficking, sexual assault, and crimes of violence; strengthening CyberTipline reporting requirements; and requiring large tech companies to submit annual reports describing their efforts to promote a culture of safety for children on their platform. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined her Democratic colleagues in a last-ditch effort to address rising costs for American families. Beginning at 1 a.m., and despite Republicans’ attempts to keep the reconciliation process out of public view, Budzinski and House Democrats participated in a marathon Rules Committee meeting, introducing more than 500 amendments to the Republican tax package. During the meeting, Budzinski focused her remarks on ways to lower costs for American families and offered an amendment to reinstate a broadband affordability initiative modeled after the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provided low-income families with discounted internet access. “My amendment introduces a measure of fairness into this otherwise harmful bill,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “This simple amendment puts working families first —making sure they have access to the internet for school, work, health care, and

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MASCOUTAH – The Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and Special Olympics Illinois are excited to announce the inaugural Southern Plane Pull competition fundraiser that will take place at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport on Saturday, May 31. The challenge pits men and women against machine in a tug-of-war style contest to test their strength against a 22-ton GoJet airplane. Teams of 10 will compete by attempting to pull a 44,000-pound aircraft the distance of 12 feet in the shortest amount of time. To enter the competition, teams must raise a minimum of $500, with funds benefitting Special Olympics Illinois. The event will kick off with an Opening Ceremony at 9:30 a.m., followed by the first team pull at 10:00 a.m. Festivities will take place at the AMVATS Hangar on the airport grounds, located at 8885 AMVATS Drive. The Plane Pull contest will feature various divisions, including law enforcement, public safety, corporate and community teams, fostering a spirit of camaraderie

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Christopher Belt passed a bill through the Senate that would strengthen prevailing wage rules to help workers receive higher pay. “This key protection ensures workers are treated fairly and paid what they deserve for their labor,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We’re fixing a loophole that left too many employees at a disadvantage — because in Illinois, we stand for fairness and dignity on the job.” Currently, Illinois’ prevailing wage law does not apply to federal construction projects that require a prevailing wage determination by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. House Bill 1189 would clarify that workers must receive the highest prevailing wage — whether federal or state — in local public works projects that include federal funding. The measure intends to eliminate potential confusion when rates differ and specifically impacts projects under state or local control. “We want to ensure that the protection

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GREENVILLE – The following students were placed on the Dean's List at Greenville University for the spring 2025 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above. This list of 337 names reflects both on-campus and online undergraduate students: Lauren Haacke Addieville, IL Emma Brannon Alhambra, IL Lauren Brannon Alhambra, IL Samantha Lewis Alma, IL Kendyl Schultz Altamont, IL Chloe Greenberg Alton, IL Hailey Wright Alton, IL Jorgi Dupureur Armington, IL Donovan Diviney Aubrey, TX Grace Waldrop Auburn, IL Jacob Divjak Auburn, IL Allyson Schulz Aurora, IL Matilda Brougham AUSTRALIA Snyder Pennington Avon, IN William Warman Barrington, IL Zaryah Smith Beecher City, IL Ashlyn Wuebbel

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Join a 5th-generation St. Louisan, foodie + storyteller on this leisurely two-mile walk through St. Louis' rollercoaster history while enjoying some of the most delicious nibbles the city has to offer […]

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ALTON - The City of Alton will once again commemorate Memorial Day with its 158th Memorial Day parade. At 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, community members can come out to Upper Alton to enjoy the parade, organized by the East End Improvement Association. Steve Schwartz, who helps oversee the parade, emphasized the importance of the tradition and the meaning behind the celebration. “It’s just a tradition. It’s fun,” Schwartz said. “Memorial Day is for the fallen. That’s the importance. Let’s not forget what this day and what this parade stand for.” Parade participants will set up at Alton Middle School. The route will travel up College Avenue to Washington, down to Edwards, over to Main, back up to College, and then down Washington to the Upper Alton Cemetery. This year's parade marshal is Bill Varble, a local Vietnam War veteran. Schwartz expressed his appreciation for Varble and his eagerness to honor him. Schwartz also thanked

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With the Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly and avoid overconsumption. Alcohol impairs judgement, lowers inhibitions, and decreases reaction time, which can be hazardous when you are driving, grilling, boating, or swimming. We urge everyone to make smart choices and take precautions, especially during holidays and summer months when these incidents are more common. Follow the safety tips below to reduce the risk of alcohol-related injuries this holiday weekend and throughout the summer: Pace yourself Know your limits Drink plenty of water Never leave your drink unattended Don't get behind the wheel after drinking "Enjoy the holiday weekend but please drink responsibly. Keep in mind that proper planning leads to a safer environment for everyone," said Illinois Liquor Control Commission Executive Director Lisa Gardner. If you plan on drinking this Memorial Day, choose a designated driver in advance

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ATCHISON, Kan. - Thao-Vy Tran of Alton, has graduated Summa Cum Laude from Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, majoring in Evangelization & Catechesis, Theology and Journalism & Mass Comm. The college graduated 520 students at the end of the academic year during ceremonies on May 17, 2025. It was the largest graduating class in the school's history. Sister Deirdre Byrne gave the keynote address, providing "'Sister Dede's Spiritual Post-Graduate Survival Guide." Her advice to find God's plan for each student consisted of seven points: * Go to Church. God gives you 168 hours in a week. He asks for one back. * Travel. The world is a wonderful place. You learn more about yourself when you learn more about others. * Tithe your talents. Give back to those who were not as blessed to receive the two greatest gifts offered at Benedictine College. Your education and your faith. * Obtain Spiritual Lasic Surgery ... that is the ability to see as Christ sees. Confession and the Eucharist

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School is accepting bids on the Vocational Building Trades Class House located at 4825 Bailey Drive in Granite City. The 3-bedroom/2-bath brick combo ranch home is approximately 1,900 square feet with a 3-car garage on 80’ x 120’ lot in Donnalynne Legacy Subdivision. There is an open house scheduled for Sunday, June 22 from 1-4 p.m. See attached FLYER for more information. The vocational electricity, vocational building trades, and SWIC’s HVAC program all collaborated to complete the home. GCHS is very proud of our students who contributed to this program. Vocational Building Trades Students – Instructor, John Boushard Gage Asbeck Alan Pacheco Jacob Barton Laney Rainwater Makayla Bonner Michael Richello Owen Hale Julius Shrum Landon Kaminski Duke Upton Henry Mink Landon Vonburg Kalil Mosby Lucas Watson Vocational Electricity Students – Instructor, Bob Quick Paris Belt Ryan Mangiaracino

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GLEN CARBON - Goshen Coffee Roasters has opened its third location in Glen Carbon. Located at 1 Junction Dr. West in Glen Carbon, the new cafe will have Goshen’s signature menu, homemade ingredients and locally-roasted coffee. Jennifer Hughey, who owns the business alongside her husband, sister and brother-in-law, explained that the move to Glen Carbon was a natural decision. “We just think it’s a really great location and a great community for us to be a part of,” she said. “The community is awesome, and we know that a lot of those people already know the Goshen name. But we also feel like it was really an untapped market for us.” With one cafe in Edwardsville and another in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, Goshen is already familiar to many Riverbend residents. But Hughey hopes the Glen Carbon community embraces the new cafe and its unique “Good S*** Energy mission.” She added that everything in the cafe is made “pretty

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Familia Torres has been making wine in Catalonia since 1870, but says it may have to move to higher altitudes in 30 years.

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Bruno David Gallery is pleased to present Upended, a sculpture installation by multi-disciplinary artist Judith Shaw. This is Shaw’s second solo exhibition with Bruno David Gallery. ‘Upended’ is part of […]

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