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Budzinski Statement on President Trump's Plans to Disband the USPS Board of Governors

9 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 , Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the below statement following reports of President Trump’s plans to disband the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors and place the agency under direct control of the Commerce Department and Secretary Howard Lutnick. “For decades, the United States Postal Service has stood as a trusted, non-partisan public good, offering affordable rates so that Americans across the country—particularly in rural areas—can receive everything from paychecks and medicine to cards from loved ones. Now, President Trump is indicating plans to dismantle this vital institution in pursuit of profit. Any effort to diminish service or undermine our dedicated postal workers is unacceptable. I will work with my colleagues to safeguard the integrity of the USPS while exploring solutions to enhance its service, rather than destroy it.” Improving mail delivery for Illinois’

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Profiles In Cowardice: The Nobody Saw This Coming Brigade

9 months ago
Republican senators have seen the mass graves. They’ve met Zelensky. They’ve walked through bombed cities and witnessed firsthand the evidence of Russian atrocities. Yet now, faced with Trump’s embrace of Putin and denunciation of Ukraine, they can’t even muster the courage to state simple truths they know from direct personal experience. While Trump openly declares the Ukrainian […]
Mike Masnick

Two Victims Hospitalized After Stabbing Incident In Belleville

9 months ago
BELLEVILLE — Belleville police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred at a Wal-Mart on Greenmount Commons on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Belleville officers responded to a call at 7:55 p.m. on Thursday and discovered two victims, an adult male and an adult female, at the scene. The adult male suspect was located by police and taken into custody," Belleville Police said. Authorities have stated that they are in the preliminary stages of the investigation and currently have no apparent motive for the attack. The victims were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries and further evaluation, the Belleville Police said. Detectives and Crime Scene personnel have been working on the investigation, but police have confirmed that they are not seeking any additional suspects at this time. Belleville Police indicated that more information will be released as the investigation progresses.

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Law Enforcement Declares East St. Louis Campus All Clear

9 months ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - Early Friday morning, Feb. 21, 2025, East St. Louis Senior High School received a bomb threat via email, prompting immediate action from school officials and law enforcement. The school canceled classes and rerouted arriving students and staff to a safe location while authorities conducted a thorough investigation of the campus. At approximately 10:15 a.m. on Friday, a coordinated effort involving eight law enforcement agencies concluded their search, declaring the campus all clear. “We sincerely appreciate the patience and cooperation of our students, staff, and parents during security concerns,” said Sydney Stigge-Kaufman, Executive Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships. “Additionally, we are deeply grateful to our staff and law enforcement partners for providing enhanced security and investigating the validity of these threats.” The East St. Louis School District emphasized the seriousness with which threats against schools

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Yes, You Have The Right To Film ICE

9 months ago
Across the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already begun increasing enforcement operations, including highly publicized raids. As immigrant communities, families, allies, and activists think about what can be done to shift policy and protect people, one thing is certain: similar to filming the police as they operate, you have the right to film ICE, as […]
Mike Masnick