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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about Medicare and Medicaid, programs that affect tens of millions of Americans, or to provide details about how he would work to drive down health care costs. Kennedy had faced a well-funded [...]

Chill Mom Craft Co. curates craft kit bags for “busy moms of little creators.”

Police found a person dead in a home on South Old Orchard Avenue during a welfare check.

The lodge is celebrating women during its Winter Wine Series.

EDWARDSVILLE - Neighbors Bakeshop, a beloved local establishment in Edwardsville, is entering its final week of operations, inviting customers to enjoy its offerings one last time. The bakeshop, located at 1010 Enclave, Suite B, has announced that it will provide complimentary items with every purchase during its final week, aiming to celebrate its loyal customer base. The bakeshop has long been a community staple, emphasizing its mission to create a welcoming environment through the joy of baking. "At Neighbors Bakeshop, we believe in the magic of baking to bring people together," the organization said. "Our mission is to create a cozy corner where everyone feels at home, brought together by the aroma of freshly baked sweet treats that warm the heart." The decision to close comes after years of service in the community. Neighbors Bakeshop expressed gratitude for the support it has received, and said: "Thank you for all of the wonderful support." The bakeshop's final week i

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This week's Arch City Report Podcast examines a plan to change the city of St. Louis' form of government, plus attacks on St. Louis-based pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts. Our guest this week is city Alderwoman Daniel Velazquez, who discusses her legislation asking voters to approve a city manager for the city, in a move that would reallocate powers currently given to the mayor. The Business Journal's newest reporter, Samir Knox, also joins to talk about his background. The stories…

Cuddle up at The Cozy Cider Cabin located at Eckert’s family farm in Belleville, Illinois. Open until March 2, the wintry pop-up bar boasts a mountainside-cabin atmosphere with rustic décor […]

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The best wine down Wednesday downtown! We open at 4pm, get here early for the best seats. Band goes on at 6pm. Happy hour all night long!

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Beatles fans can now show off their fandom with their footwear.The band has teamed with Crocs for a new clog collection inspired by The Beatles' 1968 animated movie Yellow Submarine.The Beatles x Crocs line…

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OSHKOSH, Wis. (January 29, 2025) - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean's List and Honor Roll in fall 2024 across its Oshkosh and Fox Cities campuses. Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg was included on the Honor Roll list. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean's List is 3.75, out of a possible 4.0. To qualify, a student must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. There can be no individual grades below a "C" and no incomplete or non-reported grades at the time the process is run.

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Well, we can go ahead and erase “perhaps” from this not-all-that-prescient-actually-given-the-circumstances headline: DOJ Issues Perhaps The Last Law Enforcement Investigation Report We’ll See For The Next Four Years It was inevitable. Trump’s DOJ kicked the Civil Rights Division to the curb faster than Trump cycled through Attorneys General during his first term. Trump promised the […]

GRAFTON - Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the City of Grafton has several events planned for their “Grafton is for Lovers” promotion. On the weekend of Feb. 14, 2025, residents of the Riverbend and beyond are invited to Grafton for a weekend of meals, deals and specials. Dan Ebbing, president of the Grafton Chamber of Commerce, said that the community has come together to sponsor several promotions and bring people into Grafton to celebrate the holiday. “Valentine’s Day is on a Friday this year, folks, so you need to come to Grafton,” he said. “We have a whole list of activities and programs that the different businesses are doing.” As of this writing, there are a few hotels and Airbnbs in Grafton that still have availability for Valentine’s Day weekend, including Grafton Inn, Grafton Getaway Guesthouse, Acres Inn, GoGo-May’s Cherry on Top, Divine Guesthouse, Heaven’s Gate Guesthouse and Reubel

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Tomorrow, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for FBI director nominee Kash Patel. Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) opposes Patel’s confirmation — as should anyone who values press freedom.

Patel has threatened to turn the government into a weapon of revenge against opponents of President Donald Trump, including journalists. In a 2023 podcast interview, Patel threatened to “come after the people in the media” and target them “criminally or civilly.” When he realized his remarks could jeopardize his confirmation, Patel later claimed that they apply only to journalists who “broke the law.”

The following statement can be attributed to Caitlin Vogus, senior adviser for advocacy at FPF:

“Kash Patel’s confirmation as FBI director would be a new low for the agency when it comes to press freedom and First Amendment rights, and that’s saying something. Senators who vote for Patel’s confirmation will be to blame if and when he supersizes the FBI’s sordid history of targeting journalists, protesters, academics, and activists.

Patel’s claim that he'll only target lawbreaking journalists is cold comfort given his potential boss’s interpretation of 'the law.' Every corrupt politician and authoritarian regime claims the journalists they retaliate against broke the law or aren’t really journalists. Under a Patel/Trump FBI, allegations that journalism and whistleblowing are crimes in and of themselves will likely serve as pretext to punish those who expose government secrets and hold officials to account.”

Under recent administrations, both Democratic and Republican, the FBI has repeatedly surveilled journalists seeking to reveal their sources, including through secret legal demands to phone and email providers. Under the first Trump administration, the FBI conducted an unprecedented number of media investigations in an attempt to “crack down” on leaks to the press.

Historically, the FBI has egregiously abused press freedom by, for instance, digging up dirt on reporters and publishers for reporting on government secrets, accusing Black publishers of acts of sedition during World War II for writing about discrimination in the U.S., and impersonating journalists and documentary filmmakers.

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A man, 35, from Freeburg died when he was hit by an SUV on Tuesday night on Route 13, the Illinois State Police said.

GRANITE CITY – A convicted felon from Granite City faces several new felony charges related to weapons and drugs discovered during a traffic stop. Kenneth R. Nicol, 42, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged with the following: Armed violence (Class X felony) Unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender (Class X felony) Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (Class 1 felony) Unlawful possession of a stolen firearm (Class 2 felony) Felon in possession of a weapon (Class 3 felony) Felon in possession of a weapon (Class 3 felony) Felon in possession of a weapon (Class 3 felony) Unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 3 felony) On Jan. 16, 2025, Nicol was allegedly found in possession of multiple firearms, including a Sig Sauer 1911 .45 caliber handgun, a Rami 9mm handgun, and a Taurus 9mm handgun. According to descriptions of the charges in this case, the Rami 9mm handgun had been stolen. Nicol’s

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A significant number of General Services Administration leases are set to expire during President Trump's second term in the White House. Here's St. Louis' exposure to potential cost-cutting efforts.