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Examining the way forward after 2024
Prospect Staff

Republicans have gained 0.1% of the national House vote

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In 2022 Republicans won 50.6% of the total vote for the House of Representatives. With most of the votes counted in 2024, Republicans have won 50.7% of the vote. I dunno. This is perhaps not really a huge mandate for change for the Republican Party?
Kevin Drum

Anthony Russo and Paula Jameson Reflect on Grafton Country Music Festival

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GRAFTON - At the Grafton Country Music Festival, Anthony Russo and Paula Jameson shared their love for country music and the City of Grafton. Jameson, who helped organize the Country Music Festival to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her Facebook page Enjoy Grafton , noted her excitement to welcome Russo and his band Russo & Co. back to the area. Russo was eager to play and spend the day with Grafton residents and visitors. “I love Grafton and I love country music, so here we are,” he said. As a band, Russo & Co. specializes in country music. They play a mix of covers and originals, and they love sharing their music with audiences far and wide. Russo said that they “don’t do that Bro Country thing” and refuse to play music by bands like Florida Georgia Line. Instead, they like “good timin’ music” and classics like Alan Jackson. The band has turned heads in recent months for their music, including their original

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Emerson Award Celebrates East St. Louis Educator's Commitment to Students

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 has announced that Ashley Daniels, a physical education teacher at Annette Officer Elementary School, has been recognized as one of Emerson’s 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award honorees. This recognition highlights her commitment to education and her efforts to support students. The Emerson Award is part of a program designed to celebrate exceptional educators who demonstrate outstanding teaching practices and a dedication to student development. Daniels’ recognition comes as part of an ongoing initiative to acknowledge the hard work and impact of teachers in the community. Daniels has been noted for her ability to go above and beyond in her role, contributing to the overall well-being and growth of her students. The East St. Louis School District expressed pride in her achievements, emphasizing her exemplary service in the field of education. The announcement of the award is a reminder of the importance of recognizing

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Sen. Durbin Joins To Push Passage Of Farm Bill

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today took to the Senate floor to highlight the efforts of U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, to complete the Farm Bill, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act . In his remarks, Durbin asked Stabenow, who was also on the Senate floor, about several aspects of the Farm Bill, which must be passed or extended by the end of December to prevent agricultural policy from reverting to Depression-era mandates. “Those of us who serve in the United States Senate know that as Chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, she not only walks the walk, she talks the talk. She has shown her own expertise in achieving that goal and her understanding of a very complex piece of legislation,” Durbin said of Stabenow. After emphasizing that the current Farm Bill expires at the end of December, Durbin asked Stabenow, “Would you

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ICL Manufacturing Expanding into North St. Louis

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This article originally ran on KMOV First Alert on November 19, 2024. The ICL Group LTD already operates in South City and announced Tuesday plans to expand into north St. Louis with a state-of-the-art, more than $500 million facility on Carrie Avenue along the North Riverfront. The St. Louis Development Corporation’s Planned Industrial Expansion Authority approved a tax abatement for ICL. “We […]

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Jasmine Thomas

City of St. Louis Water Division Issues Precautionary Boil Advisory for Parts of North & South City

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ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis City Water Division has issued a precautionary boil water advisory for portions of its service area due to low water pressure caused by a broken 36” water main. The neighborhoods affected area under the precautionary boil water advisory are: Area 1 Jeff-Vander-Lou, Carr Square and St. Louis Place Area 2 Benton Park, Marine Villa and Soulard Click here to see map for the specific boundaries of the affected area . The Water Division has not detected any contamination to the water supply and has issued the boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution. The boil water advisory is in effect until further notice. The Water Division will analyze water samples before determining when to lift the boil water advisory. Test results will be in 24 hours. Details can be found at https://www.stlwater.com . Frequently Asked Questions: What is a boil water advisory? The Water Division may issue a boil water advisory when there

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Fed’s recent rate cuts could improve borrowing options for state and local government projects

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The Federal Reserve’s second consecutive key rate cut could mean more than just lower borrowing costs for the average consumer — state and local governments stand to benefit, too. Lower interest rates may bring changes for housing development, tax revenue, debt refinancing and bread-and-butter projects like roads, water and sewer, state and local government officials […]
Casey Quinlan

Energy Drinks vs Sports Drinks: The Key Differences Explained

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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) makes clear that energy drinks are “fundamentally different” than sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade. But scrolling through social media or strolling through the grocery store aisle, and the lines start to blur a bit. When quarterback Justin Fields was a rookie, he inked an endorsement deal with C4 – an energy drink brand. More recently, CELSIUS signed six Heisman Trophy “hopefuls” to NIL (name, image and likeness) deals. The company’s slogan is “live fit,” a motto many athletes can relate to. Karan Rai, MD, is a sports medicine physician with OSF HealthCare who works in partnership with Illinois State University to see and treat ISU athletes. He says he’s having a lot of conversations with athletes about these types of drinks, and he always urges caution. "Quite a few of them are not FDA approved," Dr. Rai says. “The reason that matters is that we often don't know

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IDNR Reminds Deer Hunters To Keep Safety In Mind When Using Tree Stands

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SPRINGFIELD - As hunters across Illinois prepare for the upcoming firearm deer season, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) urges them to use safety harnesses when hunting from tree stands in the field. Tree stands are the No. 1 source of hunting-related accidents and fatalities in Illinois. The 2024 firearm deer season dates are Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 5-8. “Our top priority is ensuring hunters return home safe and unharmed after every hunt,” said Jed Whitchurch, director of IDNR’s Office of Law Enforcement. “We want hunters to enjoy themselves and be successful in the field, but safety must be top of mind at all times.” So far during the fall 2024 hunting season, which includes archery deer season, Illinois Conservation Police have documented one hunting-related fatality. On Nov. 10, a man hunting in Wayne County fell from a tree stand after apparently nodding off in the stand. He was not wearing a safety harness. The man was air-lifted

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NHL, Fanatics reveals St. Louis Blues' 2024 Winter Classic uniforms

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ST. LOUIS - The NHL and Fanatics unveiled the St. Louis Blues uniforms that will be worn during the 2024 Winter Classic. The uniforms were unveiled Wednesday morning and pay homage to St. Louis's hockey heritage. The elements come together to create a uniform that honors the city and the teams history. An unworn 1966 [...]
Nick Gladney