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The decision came soon after the Descendants of the St. Louis University Enslaved informed the university that they would not participate.

The move from local to state control takes effect immediately. Kehoe will appoint a transition director. The implementation period, according to the measure, won’t extend beyond July 1, 2026.

The figure who tagged a journalist into a Signal chat about the attack on Yemen also failed to set his Venmo to private, revealing his willingness to engage with reporters of all political stripes.

The Who’s Pete Townshend is turning 80 in May, and while he’s still working on music and other projects, he doesn’t know how much longer he’ll be able to keep…

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“Sold,” a 2006 novel about a teenage Nepali girl sold into sexual slavery, will be removed from library shelves in the Wentzville School District following a vote by the district’s board.

JERSEY – The JCH Foundation Ambulance Association is proud to announce the purchase of 40 LifeVac devices, which are being distributed by the organization to local restaurants in Jersey County. This proactive initiative aims to enhance public safety and ensure that restaurant patrons have immediate access to a life-saving device in the event of a choking emergency. The LifeVac device is a non-invasive, easy-to-use tool designed to clear airway obstructions and save lives in critical choking situations. With the addition of these devices, Jersey County’s local dining establishments will be better equipped to respond to choking incidents, ensuring the safety of their customers and providing peace of mind to both restaurant staff and diners. "The JCH Foundation is deeply committed to improving the health and safety of our community," said Charity Roth, JCH Foundation Director. "By providing LifeVac devices to local restaurants, we are not only enhancing the safety o

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ALTON - St. Mary’s Catholic School will have their second annual O’Baby Resale event to raise money for their classrooms. Community members are invited to purchase a table in Suddes Hall to sell children and baby items, clothing, toys and more. From 4–7 p.m. on Friday, April 4, and 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025, the Riverbend community can stop by St. Mary’s to shop the sales and support the school. “It’s amazing how much stuff we have there, everything that you could think of that you would need for your kids,” said Mary Rivera, principal of St. Mary’s. “Everything that we make off of it goes directly back into replenishing our classrooms with the supplies that they need to teach our students.” Sellers can purchase a table in Suddes Hall for $20, and then set up their items on April 2 and 3. The sale starts on Friday, April 4, and is open to the public. The early-bird sale on

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A St. Louis man convicted of using fake checks in a vehicle sale scheme was sentenced Wednesday in Illinois federal court.

Missourians who purchased product from Victoria's Secret online could be paid as part of a class action lawsuit against the lingerie retailer.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Equal Pay Day yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) along with the entire Senate Democratic caucus in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap by strengthening the Equal Pay Act of 1963, ending the practice of pay secrecy and strengthening available remedies to help ensure wronged employees can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) led the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act in the House. “Every single day, women across our nation contribute so much to the success of their families, their communities and their country—and yet, women continue to make hundreds of thousands of dollars less over the course of their lifetimes due to pay disparities,” said Senator Duckworth. “When women are hel

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WASHINGTON — The now-famous group chat made up of high-ranking Trump administration national security officials and a journalist included a precise timeline of U.S. bombing of Houthi targets in Yemen, and revealed one of the targets of the attack was under surveillance, according to a release of the entire text chain The Atlantic published Wednesday. […]

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings led a coalition of 21 attorney generals in issuing an open letter to the legal community warning of illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the administration. The attorneys general call on the legal community to resist attempts at bullying or retribution and uphold the values of their profession. “Attacking attorneys because they argued a case against the government or represented a particular client cuts to the heart of the legal profession and threatens our work,” Raoul said. “It is also dangerous for the president to attempt to vilify the judiciary whenever they don’t agree with him. I join my fellow attorneys general to make clear that we will not allow the rule of law to be undermined by political retribution. We will stand with all our colleagues in the legal

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A Republican-led push to overturn the paid sick leave law adopted by Missouri voters last year was debated and approved Wednesday in a state Senate committee.

ALTON/COTTAGE HILLS – Two Riverbend residents have been criminally charged in separate but related cases of mob action. The following individuals were each charged with a Class 4 felony count of mob action on March 18, 2025: Kiana D. Garrett, 25, of Alton Recardia C. Bailey, 28, of Cottage Hills According to court documents, both individuals acted together and without legal authority by using force against the same victim on Jan. 1, 2025. Specifically, they are accused of striking the victim “about the face and body.” Both cases against Garrett and Bailey were presented by the East Alton Police Department. While both were remanded to jail for their initial court appearance, Madison County Sheriff’s Office records indicate they have since been granted pretrial release from custody. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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It took us a little longer than usual this year (we’ve been swamped with other projects including the Kickstarter for our new card game) but the time has finally arrived: we’ve chosen the winners in our seventh annual public domain game jam, Gaming Like It’s 1929! There were so many great entries this year, and […]

The idea of finding hidden treasure in a junk drawer, attic or basement has long lured people to auction houses and appraisers.

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth a “f‑‑‑ing liar” and demanded his resignation, after the top military official repeatedly insisted he did not share classified information and war plans in an unsecured group text message. Duckworth — a combat veteran, former Black Hawk helicopter pilot and member of the Senate Armed [...]