From Construction Dive: The Biden-era infusion of federal funding helped improve the condition of the country’s infrastructure, bringing it up from a “C-” to a “C” grade, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure. The report, released Tuesday, shows grade increases in eight of the 18 categories assessed, […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today met with members of the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) to discuss a variety of issues, including labor shortages related to the Trump Administration’s mass deportations, a path forward for Dreamers, and steps necessary to protect their workforce. “In just the first few weeks of the Trump Administration, they have unleashed havoc and fear on our immigrant communities,” said Durbin. “What the Trump Administration fails to recognize is that immigrants helped build our nation and contribute greatly to our society and the economy. During my meeting with ABIC leaders, I reiterated my support for our immigrant communities and stressed the importance of finding a permanent legislative solution for Dreamers. I am hopeful to reintroduce the Dream Act on a bipartisan basis this Congress, just as I have done in previous Congresses.”
Doctors and other health professionals could face the death penalty if they don’t offer life-saving care to a baby born after an abortion is induced under legislation that cleared the Missouri House Thursday. Critics have raised concerns about how such a bill could affect families who choose to induce early labor following a fatal fetal […]
EAST ST. LOUIS - Briana Morales, an educator at Bush Alternative in East St. Louis School District 189, has been nominated for the 2024-2025 LifeChanger of the Year Award, an honor that recognizes exceptional K-12 educators and school employees who significantly impact students' lives. The announcement was made on Thursday by East St. Louis School District 189, highlighting Morales' dedication to excellence, leadership, and positive influence in education. The LifeChanger of the Year Award is a national recognition, with only 17 individuals selected each year from across the country. The award aims to celebrate those who inspire and transform the educational experience for their students. Morales' nomination has drawn attention to her commitment to fostering a supportive and effective learning environment. The East St. Louis School District community has expressed pride in her recognition, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging educators who make a difference in the lives
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, today announced he filed for preliminary approval of a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Apotex over allegations of a conspiracy to inflate pharmaceutical prices and limit competition. Raoul is also alerting Illinoisans that they may be eligible for compensation if they purchased a generic prescription drug listed here between May 2009 and December 2019. To determine eligibility, consumers can call toll-free at 1-866-290-0182, email info@AGGenericDrugs.com or visit www.AGGenericDrugs.com . “This settlement builds on the work my office is doing to hold drug companies accountable for engaging in practices to maximize profits at the expense of the health and pocketbooks of Illinoisans. I encourage any Illinoisan who may have purchased a generic prescription from Apotex to check their eligibility for compensation that is included in this settlement,”
From CoStar: Commercial development of the year for St. Louis. Financial institution First Bank has opened its new 87,000-square-foot headquarters near St. Louis, Missouri, just down the road from where the company said it began more than a century ago. Construction of the new office building at 11901 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur, Missouri, was […]
A Dellwood man with pending felony cases in St. Louis and St. Charles counties appeared in court on Thursday morning for burglarizing apartments in Maryland Heights.
ron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson is celebrating a year since releasing his new solo album, The Mandrake Project, with a commemorative package.The release, dubbed The Mandrake Project: Year One, collects the first four…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with the Illinois chapter of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to discuss the Trump Administration’s harmful rhetoric on privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS). Durbin and the letter carriers spoke about the future of USPS leadership as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy resigned earlier this week. Additionally, Durbin reiterated his opposition to the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposal to cut 10,000 USPS employees at the detriment of Illinoisans who rely on USPS to receive medications, critical communications from the federal government, Social Security payments, and more. On Sunday, Durbin joined NALC in Chicago at the Rally to Save USPS to oppose any effort to dismantle the Postal Service. “Our letter carriers are dedicated federal employees who provide a critical service to our communities. It’s shameful that President Trump doe
The Missouri House on Wednesday advanced a bill that would enact new regulations on kratom products, which the National Institute on Drug Abuse defines as “an herbal substance that can produce opioid- and stimulant-like effects.” Kratom products are currently legal both federally and in Missouri, and the legislation that received initial approval Wednesday would put […]
The beatings will apparently continue, whether or not morale improves. The Trump Administration’s latest move from far-right towards open fascism involves, unsurprisingly, the gutting of more government components tasked with ensuring the federal government doesn’t treat civil rights like privileges only afforded to those who can afford them… or anyone else willing to lick the […]
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is debuting a new Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Human Services beginning with the Fall 2025 semester, and enrollment has officially begun. Program Coordinator Chad Keller said the degree is for students who have an interest in helping others develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide direct support to clients seeking social services. Those clients might include individuals with intellectual or physical differences or those dealing with mental health concerns. Professionals in this field often also help youth and older adults access support services at area community organizations. “This degree is about helping people make in a difference in their communities,” Keller said. “It reflects the unique opportunity LC has as a community college to offer a degree pathway for students who are passionate about social work and psychology but who are not interested in pursuing a bachelor's or who want t
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From St. Louis Public Radio: For years, downtown St. Louis has struggled with partially or completely vacant high-profile office buildings and the negative narratives that can accompany them. The pandemic punctuated many of these challenges as some companies chose to leave downtown, and daily foot traffic declined. Prominent reporting in the Wall Street Journal last year even described […]
St. Louis Post-Dispatch parent Lee Enterprises on Wednesday said its board has extended a "poison pill" shareholder rights plan amid takeover interest from the Hoffmann Family of Cos.
EDWARDSVILLE - Ableist oppression is multifaceted and it can be compared to patriarchal domination, so says Mich Ciurria , PhD, philosophy adjunct professor at Washington University in St. Louis. Ciurria gave the keynote address on Friday, March 21 at the Midwest Society for Women in Philosophy (MWSWIP) Conference at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. For many years, Midwest SWIP has been organized and run by Meredith Verrochi , PhD, instructor in the SIUE Department of Philosophy. This is the first year for SIUE to host this long-running conference. Introducing the keynote speaker was Alison Reiheld , PhD, associate professor in philosophy and one of the MWSWIP Conference host liaisons. Ciurria, a queer, disabled philosopher with specializations in ethics, moral psychology, Marxist feminism, and critical disability theory, spoke about “Moral Responsibility and Disability.” The noted philosopher P. F. Strawson asked, “What is disability and what do
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