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Pritzker Issues Statement On Illinois Leading Lawsuit Against Trump's Federal Funding Cuts

9 months 1 week ago
CHICAGO – Gov. Pritzker released the following statement on the suit filed by 22 state attorneys general to prevent unlawful and damaging cuts to federal funding: “I am proud that Illinois and Attorney General Kwame Raoul are leading 22 other states in a suit to hold the Trump Administration accountable for undermining the rule of law. "I am grateful that the courts have already issued a temporary restraining order in response to the suit, recognizing the extraordinary harm to universities and research centers from this unprecedented action. "The cuts to the Department of Human Services and the National Institute of Health are catastrophic for people and programs that provide lifesaving medical and scientific research. The effects of cruel policies like these are immediate and grave. Already, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has announced it will have to shutter its Soybean Innovation Lab and lay off full-time employees as a direct result of these cuts.

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Trump administration medical research cuts could mean $100M loss in Missouri

9 months 1 week ago
Missouri universities and research organizations will need to cut about $100 million from administrative costs for research funded last year by the National Institutes of Health or replace the money from other sources if President Donald Trump’s attempt to reduce indirect costs is successful. There were 1,553 grants worth $901 million issued by the NIH to Missouri institutions during the most recent federal fiscal year. The recipients reported spending as much as 30% of their grant on indirect…
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Snow, Sleet, and Ice Expected in St. Louis Area On Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025

9 months 1 week ago
ST. LOUIS - Residents in the St. Louis area can expect a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain starting early Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 2025, and continuing throughout the day, forecasters predict. This could potentially impact travel conditions during the morning and evening commutes. The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasts precipitation will begin between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, with total accumulations of 1 to 2 inches of sleet and snow expected by the evening hours, around 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Chris Kimble, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in St. Louis, noted that while the primary precipitation will consist of snow and sleet, there is a potential for freezing rain, particularly in areas further south. "Ice is more slick than snow or sleet," Kimble warned, advising residents to prepare for hazardous winter driving conditions on Wednesday. The weather pattern will bring temperatures below freezing on Thursday and Friday, with highs around

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O'Fallon Police Honors Officers and Staff at Annual Awards Dinner

9 months 1 week ago
O'FALLON, IL., - The O'Fallon Police Department celebrated its annual awards dinner recently recognizing the contributions of officers and civilian staff for their service in 2024. The event highlighted milestone anniversaries for several members of the department, acknowledging their commitment to the community. During the ceremony, Officer Brett Johnson and Telecommunicator Taylor Carroll were honored for five years of service, while Officers Chris Gottschall and Benjamin Sosa received recognition for a decade of dedication. O'Fallon Police Chief Kirk Brueggeman was acknowledged for an impressive 25 years with the department. "We thank these individuals, along with the rest of our team, for your dedication and service to our community," the department said in a statement following the event.

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Attorney General Kwame Raoul Shares Best Practices For Developing Prevention Programs Ahead Of Safer Internet Day

9 months 1 week ago
CHICAGO - In recognition of Safer Internet Day on Feb. 11, 2025, Attorney General Kwame Raoul today encouraged families, educators and other professionals working with children to plan online safety education programs and share best practices for developing effective programs. “Safer Internet Day is an opportunity for parents, educators and caregivers to help children and teens be more aware of their online activity and develop responsible online habits. On Safer Internet Day and every day, families and educators should teach and empower children to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. My office has developed best practices that can help when developing effective education programs,” Raoul said. “I am committed to protecting children from online predators and am proud of the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force’s work to protect children and provide online safety education.” When developing an online safety

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