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FAIRMONT CITY — Marleen Menendez Suarez, a local attorney, has seen a surge of clients seeking legal assistance since she offered to prepare guardianship and power of attorney documents for free in response to fears of deportation. Her Facebook post on Jan. 20, 2025, has drawn several individuals to her Fairmont City law office in recent days. Suarez commented: “People are very afraid, and they're very afraid for their children because many of them are U.S. citizens. What they're facing is, if both mom and dad get deported, what happens to their kids, and this is what occurred to me, too. This is why I started doing what I was doing.” Recently the small attorney's office in Fairmont City was filled with women, children, and a few men, many of whom had been waiting for about an hour to finalize their legal documents. The clients often arrived with family members who could assist in translating the legal jargon for their mixed-status families. Located approximately

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CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today sent a letter to the President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) urging them to embrace their bipartisan legislation, the Drug-price Transparency for Consumers (DTC) Act, to empower patients and providers and commit to voluntarily disclosing list prices in DTC advertisements. The Senators wrote, “The United States is one of only two developed countries in the world that permits such pharmaceutical commercials. President Trump’s nominee for Health and Human Services Secretary has expressed interest in outright banning this practice. It would be wise for drug companies to adopt commonsense solutions to address the concerns that have been raised about DTC prescription drug advertising. As you are aware, the United States Senate previously voted unanimously

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The Kirkwood Arts Commission is proud to present its Winter Art Exhibition at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. The exhibition opens on November, 13th with free reception from 4 pm […]

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Presented by the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum, The Artist Who Captured Eichmann is a captivating temporary exhibition that tells the exciting exploits of Peter Malkin, a Mossad agent […]

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In the face of public backlash, a Fediverse developer is forced to shut down a hobby project after people misunderstood what it did.

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is set to take on a key leadership role once again, continuing as the Minority Spokesperson for the Illinois Senate Local Government Committee in the 104th General Assembly. “There are so many committees to serve on, but as a former county board member, I’ve found my experience to be especially useful in this role,” said Senator Harriss. “I’m excited to keep working on the issues that matter to our communities.” The new General Assembly kicked off on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, bringing new leadership roles and committee assignments. This year, Senator Harriss will serve on six different Senate committees: Energy and Public Utilities, Licensed Activities, Local Government (MS), Transportation, Veterans Affairs, and Appropriations – Health and Human Services. “I’m really looking forward to diving into my work on the Transportation and Licensed Activities committees,”

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Duckworth Statement on Trump’s Dangerous Attack on USAID WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—released the following statement after President Donald Trump took several actions to freeze funding and operations at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) this week, an agency that is critical to advancing American interests and supporting millions across the globe: “Donald Trump’s attack on USAID will have devastating, far-reaching consequences at home and abroad. Injecting this deliberate chaos into such a core agency will not only jeopardize the safety and well-being of innocent people around the world who rely on USAID for critical humanitarian assistance, but it will also undermine the United States’ global standing, our interests and national security. “Make no mistake: this short-sighted agenda is yet another illegal

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ST. LOUIS - FOX 2's Tim Ezell traveled to St. Louis Union Station to visit Violet's at the Shed and the St. Louis Aquarium.

CHICAGO - Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on Donald Trump signing an executive order that would impose tariffs on trading partners integral to the Illinois economy: “Let’s call these tariffs what they are: Trump’s Taxes on Working Families. If these tariffs remain in place, it will jack up the price of groceries and goods, make gas more expensive, and raise utility bills. While Donald Trump is making millions off his corrupt crypto schemes and memes, working families will pay the price. ? “Trade is an anchor of the Illinois economy. Illinois is the single largest exporting state in the Midwest and fourth largest exporter in the United States. Our jobs and economic success are linked to our top two trading partners, Canada and Mexico, and also China. No other state in the nation imports more goods to Canada than the Land of Lincoln, and Illinois is one of the top five of all 50 states in exports to both Canada and

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AC/DC has added more dates to their Power Up tour.The rockers are set to return to Europe this summer, with the new leg kicking off June 26 in Prague. The tour will hit…

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EDWARDSVILLE - Most people would agree that there is more to an athlete than what meets the eye, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Josh Wooten , PhD, professor and chair of the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Nutrition Sciences, has been working to quantify that information and parlay it into a more healthy, well-balanced and adept player. The means in which Wooten and his team plan to help reach this goal is through a Performance Survey for SIUE’s women’s volleyball team. In developing the Performance Survey, Wooten realized the volleyball coaching staff wanted to better understand and quantify both psychosocial and physical factors that may influence the performance of their athletes. “Our primary aim was to provide the team’s coaches and support staff with data they need to make decisions that would maximize player readiness and reduce the risk for injury during their competitive season,” said Wooten. “Our hope was

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City officials filed the Q4 2024 Compliance report to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on Jan. 31, 2025, confirming the obligation of funds.

ALTON – The Alton Square Mall branch of The Hayner Public Library District is temporarily closed due to an obstruction in the sewer line. The line has been repaired. The District is now working with restoration professionals to get all affected areas cleaned, sanitized and restored. It is expected that the library will reopen on Tuesday; however, this is a tentative timeline. Updates will continue to be posted on Hayner’s website and social media pages. The Downtown branch of The Hayner Public Library District continues to remain open during its regular hours. Patrons are encouraged to visit the Downtown Library during the temporary closure of the Alton Square Mall branch. The Genealogy & Local History Library will also remain open during regular hours. According to Kevin Botterbush, president of Hayner’s board of trustees, the main focus now is to ensure that the Alton Square Mall space is cleaned and restored as quickly as possible. “Our first priority is

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Emergency crews were responding to a gas leak Monday morning near Nestlé Purina PetCare in downtown St. Louis. The street was blocked off near the intersection of South 7th Street and Chouteau Avenue, and St. Louis firefighters and Spire gas crews were at the scene. Nestlé Purina Vice President Bill Etling told 5 On Your Side that three of the 14 buildings on the campus closest to the gas leak were evacuated as a precaution, and employees were sent home for the day. This is a breaking news…

BETHALTO - Charlie Brown is not a normal teacher. Before he taught culinary arts at Civic Memorial High School, Brown lived in Nashville, where he wrote and recorded songs. You might recognize Brown’s name on Blake Shelton’s “Pure B.S.” album with the song “What I Wouldn’t Give,” also recorded by Lila McCann. When Shelton released the song, Brown knew he had hit it big. And then he did what most people wouldn’t: He came home. “I just wanted to be home,” he said. “I just knew I was a Riverbend guy, so I came back to my roots.” Brown grew up in Wood River, where he and his family listened to music constantly. In college, he saved up enough money to buy a guitar and taught himself how to play. He wanted to be a teacher, but he couldn’t ignore the calling he felt toward music. After a few years teaching at East Alton-Wood River High School, he pulled the trigger and moved to Tennessee. To Brown, Nashvill

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Have you ever noticed how the right space can transform an ordinary experience into something extraordinary? According to studies, our environment significantly influences our mood and productivity. This is especially true when it comes to reading, a pastime that’s both enriching and calming. Imagine curling up with a book that captivates your imagination in a space that enhances the experience, enveloping you in comfort and tranquility. Creating a cozy winter reading nook is not just about aesthetics; it’s an art form that can elevate your reading routine into an immersive experience. Defining Your Space Before diving into the aesthetics of your reading nook, it’s essential to define the space you want to transform. Consider the following: Location : Identify a spot in your home that feels inviting. This could be a corner of your living room, a spare bedroom, or even a section of your home office. Natural light is often desirable, so look for areas near windows

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