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CHICAGO – Illinois has faced an alarming surge in hate and extremism, following national trends. Hate crimes have skyrocketed 125% statewide since 2021, with bias based on race, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity driving over 95% of incidents. Now, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC) urgently call on all residents to report acts of hate through the Help Stop Hate initiative—a safe, confidential service that provides support and resources. “At this moment in time, when some are influencing or condoning hateful violence and rhetoric, we are encouraging Illinoisans to take action by reporting all acts of hate,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Help Stop Hate not only empowers impacted individuals to break the cycle of silence and seek specialized support, but it also helps us foster a safer, more inclusive Illinois.” “The surge in vitriol, violence and hate-fueled

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The Major Case Squad is now investigating the death of a man in north county early Wednesday morning.

When a federal judge starts calling out government lawyers for “willful and bad faith” behavior and “deliberate evasion of fundamental discovery obligations,” you know things have gotten serious. But in the case of Abrego Garcia — the man who the DOJ admitted they accidentally sent to a Salvadoran gulag without due process — the DOJ […]

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) welcomed two local women to Springfield to be recognized at ‘Women to Watch,’ the House Republicans’ annual conference that highlights rising stars from around Illinois. Rep. Elik chose Kristen Burns and Amber Scott to be her guests at this year’s conference. Kristen Burns is the Executive Director of the Wood River Business Alliance, a group focused on revitalizing Wood River and bringing new development to the area. Burns has also volunteered with organizations throughout the region, including Habitat for Humanity, Wood River Library Foundation, Mustache March 4PD, Illinois COPS, Arthritis Foundation, Alton Main Street, and serves as a member of the East Alton-Wood River School Board. Amber Scott is the Chief Experience Officer at 1st Mid America Credit Union. She serves the board at Senior Services Plus, the Southwest Illinois District Auxiliary Board of the United Way of Greater St. Louis, and

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A Glasgow Village man appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court on Monday and admitted to having inappropriate sexual contact with a pre-teen.

COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Program patrols in Madison and St. Clair counties during May. This program allows ISP to focus on distracted driving laws to prevent traffic deaths and serious injury crashes. Distracted Driving is doing another activity that takes the driver’s attention away from driving. Distractions can increase a driver’s risk of being in an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: Over 3,000 people annually are killed in crashes involving distracted driving. Reading a text message can take a driver’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds. Nearly 1 in every 10 injury crashes involved a distracted driver. Officers will be on the lookout for drivers who disobey Illinois’ distracted driving laws. All drivers are prohibited from reading, sending, or receiving text messages or

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MARYVILLE, IL. – The Pavilion for Women’s, Molli Gieseking, RN, of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. The nomination submitted read: “My daughter Ashleigh recently gave birth at Anderson's Pavilion for Women on 2/26/25. She was a high-risk pregnancy, and had been referred to a specialist to take over her care several months ago by Dr. Hulsen. On the evening of February 25th her water broke at 35 weeks. She knew she had to get to the hospital quickly as her previous two boys came fast & furious. Upon arrival she was greeted and taken to a patient room to get situated. Everything from that point escalated quickly.... As she was examined by the OB Nurse it was discovered that she had complete umbilical cord prolapse. "Without going into complete details, this Nurse jumped on the bed with my

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Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Police said the suspects made off with more than $3,200 in merchandise after working together to overwhelm store employees.

BEECHER CITY – State Representative Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City) is calling on the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) to testify before one of the house oversight committees on education after blatantly ignoring President Trump’s executive order banning biological males from competing in girls’ sports. Wilhour, who serves as the Minority Spokesman on the K-12 Education Appropriations Committee and is also a member of the House Education Policy Committee, said the IHSA’s refusal to follow federal direction is not only outrageous—it’s a direct violation of an executive order. “Chairpersons Will Davis and/or Michelle Mussman need to do the right thing and haul the IHSA before one of their oversight committees so they can explain to the people of Illinois why they think they can ignore this directive,” Wilhour said. “Their excuse that the Executive Order conflicts with state law is nonsense. Student safety and fair

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Turns out the Defense secretary was disclosing war plans on more than one Signal chat.

Alice Cooper has shared the first single off his upcoming album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper, which sees him reuniting with his original bandmates for the first time in over 50 years.The track…

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued a standing order that will allow Illinoisans to obtain the HIV preventive medication known as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) directly from a pharmacist without first requiring a doctor’s prescription. PrEP is one of the most effective means of preventing HIV infection. Studies have shown that when taken as directed, it reduces the risk of HIV infection through sexual transmission by as much as 99 percent. The order, signed by IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra, will make it easier for people at risk of exposure to HIV to obtain either of the two oral medications used in the PrEP regimen. It also streamlines the process for pharmacists to receive reimbursement for providing PrEP services. HIV remains a concern in the state, although the picture is improving under Governor JB Pritzker’s Getting to Zero Illinois (GtZ) program, with a goal of zero new HIV transmissions in the state by the yea

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On This Day, April 23, 1976…New York punk pioneers the Ramones released their self-titled debut on Sire Records. The iconic cover featured the four members of the band leaning against…

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Update: The deceased man has been identified as 49-year-old Reginald Davis of the 3000 block of N. 23rd Street. Homicide Detectives have assumed an investigating into the death of a man on April 22, 2025. At approximately 12:35 a.m. on April 22, officers received a call for police help at North 23rd & Palm Street. […]

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Homicide Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on April 20, 2025 in the 2700 block of Clara.

The post UPDATE: Man Found Shot in Wells-Goodfellow, Later Dies appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 38-year-old man dead on March 4 in the 5900 block of Lalite.

The post UPDATE: Man Shot, Killed in Walnut Park West (Arrest Made) appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

SPRINGFIELD – Twelve Illinois students who brought new dimensions to their artwork were named winners of the annual art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. The top entries in four age groups were from George Bandik, 6; Uthman Serir, 10; Alaina Karban, 13, and Steven Jiang, 15. They will be displayed at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, alongside eight runners-up. Karban, 13, a Belleville student, won in the grades 6-8 category with a colorful farmscape. “As my car pulls up in the rocky driveway of my great-grandpa’s farm, I can see the vibrant colors and fun that awaits. … What more could I ask for as my great grandpa lifts me off my feet to give me a big hug,” said the student at Blessed Sacrament School in Belleville. Their entries took viewers from a peaceful farm to the depths of the sea and celebrated relationships ranging from two friends to the

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