Missouri’s Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Proposition A, the voter-approved law expanding paid sick leave set to go into effect Thursday.
It was a unanimous opinion but one judge dissented on the reasoning.
“This court finds there was no election irregularity and the election results are valid,” Chief Justice Mary Russell wrote in the opinion.
Business groups have been fighting on two fronts to gut the law since it passed in November. Tuesday’s decision marks the failure of one front,…
From "In the Heights" and "Hamilton," musical producer, actor, and playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda has his next film in the works---which will focus on one of St. Louis' beloved professional athletes.
The newly elected mayor of St. Louis is confronting allegations at the city's tow lot, where a recent audit has uncovered significant financial discrepancies.
GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Community Education division is helping to keep kids busy this summer with various multi-day College for Kids (C4K) classes. College for Kids is an academic enrichment program designed to keep young minds active as they engage, connect and learn. C4K celebrates their 36th year of enriching youth programs. Community Education Division Assistant Becky Moore said she is overjoyed to present this year’s classes to the community.“We’re thrilled to offer another summer of engaging, hands-on classes where kids can explore new interests, make friends and learn from instructors who truly love what they do,” Moore said. The 2025 Summer Camps list includes: Camp Waterschool Crayola Wild World Creative Gardener Camp Thinking Outside the Hat Balloonatics Lewis and Clark Jr. Explorer Camp Robotics 101 with LEGO WeDo Education Arithme-tricks Let’s Create an Amusement Park in LEGO Bricks Style Kids
EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is excited to welcome Andrya Whitten Harris, Large River Fisheries Ecologist for the Illinois Natural History Survey, as the featured guest speaker for the upcoming SEED Series event from 10 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, May 20, at the Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station in East Alton. This free public event offers a fascinating look into the fish communities of the Illinois River, which joins the Mississippi River just upstream from the Field Station. “We’re thrilled to host Andrya and share her work with our community,” said Environmental Educator Erica Doerr. “This event offers a rare opportunity to blend science, art, and conservation in a meaningful and memorable way.” Harris, based at the Illinois River Biological Station in Havana, Illinois, brings a wealth of expertise through her work on the Long-term Survey and Assessment of Large-River Fishes in Illinois
Missouri’s Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld Proposition A, the voter-approved law expanding paid sick leave set to go into effect Thursday. Six judges upheld the law with a seventh questioning the court’s authority to hear the post-election challenge at all. “This court finds there was no election irregularity and the election results are valid,” Chief […]
Tauren Taylor is the first to resolve his case stemming from the Aug. 9 protest, which ended in several arrests after a fence was damaged and an officer was severely injured.
JERSEY COUNTY - It’s Got Faith? weekend in Jersey County, and you have the opportunity to save big and give back. From Thursday, May 1, through Sunday, May 4, 2025, community members can wear a Got Faith? t-shirt to any participating business for deals, gifts and more. There are 98 participating businesses throughout Jerseyville, Grafton and surrounding Jersey County communities. Got Faith? founder Steve Pegram explained that the goal is to support the businesses while spreading the word about the organization’s mission. “It’s our way of giving back to the businesses,” he said. “It’s like a walking coupon with your t-shirt.” As an organization, Got Faith? provides a variety of services to community members. They have a clothes closet and a food pantry. They also sponsor 12-step support groups. For a full list of their services, visit their official website . Pegram emphasized that they want to help people in the community.
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has asked the region's public transit management agency to pause its proposed MetroLink light rail expansion project, estimated to cost up to $1.1 billion.
The administration’s justification for reviving the justifiably reviled Alien Enemies Act is the literally unbelievable claim that the Venezuelan government has sent Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang members to the United States to wreak general havoc, something the Trump Administration claims is a literal act of war. It’s just not happening. There’s no link between […]
A sweeping child welfare bill that would ban child marriage and prohibit the state from seizing foster children’s Social Security benefits is headed to the governor’s desk, after the Missouri Senate gave it final approval Tuesday on a 32 to 1 vote.
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COLLINSVILLE — Collinsville Police Officer Jeremy Moore graduated from Session 155 of the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy this past week, marking a significant milestone in his law enforcement career. The 16-week program Moore attended included intensive instruction on Illinois law, defensive tactics, firearms training, and de-escalation techniques. Following his graduation, Officer Moore will begin a 14-week Field Training Program with the Collinsville Police Department. The department expressed enthusiasm about his progress and future contributions. “Welcome to the team, Jeremy. We are extremely excited to watch you develop and hope you have a long and successful career at CPD,” the Collinsville Police Department said in a statement.
ALTON – Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy (RCLA) invites the Riverbend community to a powerful evening of fellowship, worship, and prayer in observance of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the RCLA Gymnasium, 2009 Seminary Street in Alton, IL. This year’s event will begin with a Fellowship Reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., oMering attendees the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments and connect with local missions making an impact across the Riverbend. Guests can meet ministry leaders, hear their stories, and discover how God is moving through His people to bring hope and healing to our community. Participating missions include: Tigerlili Resources CEIFA International Missions Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy Salvation Army Thrive Restore Network Oasis Women's Center Following the reception, the evening will transition into a time of worship and guided prayer, led by pastors and
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