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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) called for an independent investigation into the outrageous use of force by federal agents involved in “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago. In a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General and (OIG) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) OIG, Duckworth requests the offices establish a joint task force for investigation after Trump’s agents repeatedly deployed tear gas, pepper balls and flash-bang grenades against peaceful protestors, made unnecessarily violent arrests—including zip tying children and separating them from their parents—wrongfully detained U.S. citizens and even used deadly force during a traffic stop. “The people of Chicago, and the United States, deserve transparency and accountability when Federal officers operate in their neighborhoods,” Duckworth said. “Given the heightened public concern in Chicago and the troubling trend—cited

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The man, 33, was in a fight with a woman when police arrived; he approached the officer while holding a knife.

Frankie Navarro, 34, was shot and killed by police in St. Charles on Friday evening after he ignored repeated orders to drop a knife and ran toward an officer.

Police said Joseph Mahoney, 36, of O'Fallon, Missouri, died Thursday of injuries from the Oct. 13 incident.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee; U.S. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY); U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense; and combat Veteran U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 22 Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Defense Acting Inspector General (DOD IG) Steven Stebbins to call for an inquiry into the recent domestic deployments of active-duty and National Guard troops to Chicago; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C.; Portland; and Memphis. In the letter, the Senators underscore the illegality of the domestic troop deployments, which undermines military readiness and politicizes the nation’s military. “We write to express our concern about the deployment of U.S. troops to American cities, including in Los Angeles;

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<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/M_RockHallLogo2025_042525_0%20%281%29.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Courtesy Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame</figcaption></figure><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>Fleetwood Mac</strong>'s <strong>Mick Fleetwood</strong> and <strong>Alice In Chains</strong>’ <strong>Jerry Cantrell</strong> have been added to the 2025 Rock &amp; Roll Hall…

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St. Louis has been ranked as the best US city for single people, according to a new report from online rental marketplace Zumper.

The state does not have a backup plan to help hundreds of thousands of low-income Missourians if a federal food program runs out of money in 10 days.

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/M_AdamClaytonJuliensAuction_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Artwork for Adam Clayton Juliens' auction/(courtesy of Julien's Auctions)</figcaption></figure><p class="p1"><span class="s1"><strong>U2</strong> bassist <strong>Adam Clayton</strong>&nbsp;is&nbsp;auctioning off 18 bass guitars, which are currently part of&nbsp;an&nbsp;exhibition that just opened in Ireland.</span></p><p…

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Too often, Medicare enrollment and long-term care (LTC) coverage are treated like one-off insurance purchases. In reality, these choices carry long-term financial consequences and should be driven via a thoughtfully constructed retirement income plan in advance of purchase decisions. The retirement income plan provides clarity, leading to better confidence in your decision process. At Genesis Wealth Management Group , Bill Kinkel coordinates healthcare and financial planning with your income strategy, tax planning, and retirement goals so your plan protects both your health and your wealth. Common pitfalls to avoid: Assuming Medicare covers everything. It does not pay for most long-term care or custodial care needs. Delaying LTC planning. Waiting can lead to higher premiums, limited options, or ineligibility due to health changes. Treating healthcare as a line item instead of a strategy. Uncoordinated withdrawals can raise your Medicare premiums and increase taxes.

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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of Joe Mahoney, the construction worker who was struck by a vehicle and fatally injured last week near the site of the new apartment tower under construction at the corner of Kingshighway and Lindell in St. Louis’ Central West End. Mahoney, 36, was assisting with […]

The post GoFundMe Established for Family of Worker Killed Near Kingshighway and Lindell Construction Site appeared first on Construction Forum.

The incident took place shortly before 8 p.m. Oct. 14.

UPDATE: The pedestrian, 36-year-old Joseph Mahoney of O’Fallon, MO, died from his injuries at the hospital on October 16, 2025. Accident Reconstruction is investigating a crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition on October 13, 2025 in the Central West End. Shortly after 6:15 a.m., officers received a call relative to a person struck […]

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At least the last time this many journalists fled an oppressive regime, the military actually offered to give them a ride. That’s not the sort of thing that’s happening these days. In fact, the current administration is more like the current Vietnam government than it would care to admit, especially when it rails against socialism […]

JERSEY COUNTY — The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office announced plans to remove six mature trees from the courthouse lawn due to disease and age, officials said. Jersey Sheriff Nick Manns said earlier this year, the office observed that several trees on the courthouse grounds were dying. After consulting with a resource conservationist and a state forester from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, they determined the trees were affected by a combination of disease and natural aging. “Based on their advice, we made the very difficult decision to remove six trees from the lawn to ensure the safety of our citizens and to prevent the death of additional trees,” Manns said in a public service announcement. The sheriff’s office emphasized that the removal is a safety measure and that plans are already underway to plant new trees once the best species are selected to suit the location. The removal process is currently underway, with replanting t

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