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Blue Envelope Program Enhances Police Interactions With Autistic Drivers

6 months 2 weeks ago
O'FALLON, Ill. - The O’Fallon Police Department has introduced a new Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary and free initiative developed in partnership with The Autism Hero Project to support safer, more positive interactions between police and individuals on the autism spectrum. The department said the program provides an identifiable blue envelope that can be presented during contact with an O’Fallon Police officer. The envelope is intended to serve as a visual cue that

‘Shirtless in a hot tub with Kid Rock’: Democrats in Congress question RFK Jr. priorities

6 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. testified before Congress on Thursday that he’s not pleased with how spending cuts to programs that help lower-income Americans afford food will affect his efforts to bolster healthy eating habits.  “Am I happy about the cuts? No, I’m not happy about the cuts,” Kennedy […]
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Daily Deal: The Ultimate Python & Artificial Intelligence Certification Bundle

6 months 2 weeks ago
The Ultimate Python and Artificial Intelligence Bundle has 9 courses to help you take your Python and AI knowledge to the next level. You’ll learn about data pre-processing and visualization, artificial neural networks, how to use the Keras framework, and more. It’s on sale for $40. Note: The Techdirt Deals Store is powered and curated […]
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Attorney General Raoul, Coalition Win Trial Against Live Nation And Ticketmaster

6 months 2 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general today won their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster after a jury found that the companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving up costs for fans, artists and venues across the country. After a five-week trial, the jury found that Raoul and the coalition successfully proved that Live Nation and Ticketmaster have unlawfully maintained an

New Leader of Hazelwood School District

6 months 2 weeks ago

  Hazelwood District Names Dr. Bonita Jamison next superintendent The Hazelwood School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Bonita E. Jamison as the district’s next superintendent, effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Jamison brings more than 25 years of experience in public education and currently serves as Superintendent of the […]

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US House narrowly defeats resolution limiting Trump war powers

6 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The approval gap on President Donald Trump’s war in Iran narrowed slightly Thursday in the U.S. House, when a War Powers Resolution gained a handful of votes, though still falling just short of passage. The effort to force Trump to seek congressional authorization before further action in Iran failed 213-214, with one Republican voting […]
Ashley Murray

Difference Makers: Telecommunicators Recognized For Vital Emergency Response Role

6 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing its telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed April 12-18, 2026, highlighting the role dispatchers play in answering 911 calls and coordinating emergency responses in Madison County. “This week, the Madison County Sheriff's Office proudly recognizes and celebrates our dedicated telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” the office said

Woman Thrives After Second Kidney Transplant

6 months 2 weeks ago
April is National Donate Life Month, and few people understand the value of that kind of gift more than April Post of Normal, Illinois. The busy single mom is now living her best life because of someone else’s sacrifice. Post has been through it before. In high school, she was diagnosed with kidney failure after a routine physical showed significant lost kidney function due to a complication from a birth defect. Post’s dad was her living donor then. She was 13 and thrived for almos