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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois sheriff who hired the deputy charged in the death of Sonya Massey announced Friday that he will retire, five weeks after the 36-year-old Black woman was fatally shot in her home. Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell, who won the office in 2018, said politics stood in the way of his effectiveness [...]

The Ranken Technical College Midnight Madness program fueled by NOS Energy Drinks offers a safer alternative to illegal street racing. Organized yet informal drag racing will take place on the […]

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Ctrl-Alt-Speech is a weekly podcast about the latest news in online speech, from Mike Masnick and Everything in Moderation‘s Ben Whitelaw. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, YouTube, or your podcast app of choice — or go straight to the RSS feed. In this week’s round-up of the latest news in online […]

Friday marked 10 years since Michael Brown was shot and killed in Ferguson. The death of Brown sparked national attention towards policing and court systems nationwide.

At the start of COVID, Congress passed a law requiring states to maintain enrollment for anyone then on Medicaid. This produced a sharp increase in Medicaid enrollments until early 2023, when the requirement was ended. Since then, Medicaid has been unwinding and returning to normal operation, which means everyone has to qualify anew each year. ...continue reading "We have added 20 million people to Medicaid in the past decade"

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair offers a variety of free entertainment, allowing families to have fun together without breaking the bank. SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Fair offers a variety of free entertainment, allowing families to have fun together without breaking the bank. “The Illinois State Fair is synonymous with family fun,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. “Expanding free entertainment options helps draw families to the fair, allowing them to make memories that last a lifetime.” Grand Central Stage will feature free concerts every night of the fair. This year’s lineup is: Fri. Aug. 9:Zepparella - 7 p.m. Sat. Aug. 10:Kylie Morgan - 7 p.m. Sun. Aug. 11:Lily Rose - 7:30 p.m. Mon. Aug. 12:Beatlemania Magic - 7:30 p.m. Tue. Aug. 13:Marshall Tucker Band - 7:30 p.m. Wed. Aug. 14:The Steel Woods - 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Aug. 15:Tyler Braden - 7:30 p.m. Fri. Aug. 16:Vandoliers -

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FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — Michael Brown once told his father the “world is going to know my name,” words Michael Brown Sr. still takes to heart. Friday marks 10 years since the 18-year-old was killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, turning the St. Louis suburb into the focal point of the national reckoning [...]

ST. LOUIS, MO. – Ten years ago today, Michael Brown, Jr., an unarmed black male, was killed by a white officer in Ferguson, MO. This act prompted difficult conversations about racial inequities in the St. Louis region that continue to this day. “Ten years ago today, the St. Louis region was changed forever. My heart is with the Brown family and our entire regional community as we continue to mourn this loss, ten years on,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “In the decade since Michael was killed, St. Louis has had to face hard truths about our community’s relationship to the police and their local government. Our focus after Ferguson continues to be about creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. While we have made notable progress, there is so much more work to do.” Below is a non-exhaustive list of key improvements that the City of St. Louis has made in the areas of economic justice and racial justice in the years since

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Friday evening, the Blues at the Arch Music Festival kicked off its three-day extravaganza celebrating St. Louis' rich blues heritage.

Multiple athletes from the St. Louis area have qualified for the Olympic Games and are set to compete soon. Here's when.

The summer games can't compete with rising temperatures. Here's what that means for the future of the Olympics.

Yesterday a reporter asked Donald Trump if he thought Kamala Harris's career had been helped by her relationship in the 1990s with powerful California politician Willie Brown. This was a perfect opportunity for Trump to throw out a remark about Harris sleeping her way to the top, or something equally Trumpish and obnoxious, but he ...continue reading "Donald Trump is hallucinating things"

On Wednesday, August 6, St. Louis Public Radio and NPR news co-hosted "Ferguson and Beyond: A Community Conversation 10 Years Later" at Greater St. Mark Family Church, just miles from the epicenter of protests sparked by the killing of Michael Brown, Jr. by a Ferguson police officer in August 2014. This episode presents highlights from that event, with a panel and audience Q&A moderated by NPR “Morning Edition” host Michel Martin and a special performance by St. Louis spoken word artist, poet, and community arts educator Pacia Elaine Anderson.

CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on southbound I-255, at the I-64 interchange, beginning Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 7 a.m. weather permitting. The two right lanes will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to complete bridge deck patching and expansion joint repairs. All lanes are expected to reopen by Friday, August 16, 2024, at 3 p.m. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment. Public transportation and traveling during non-peak hours are recommended if possible. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on gettingAroundIllinois.com.

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Transportation changes with Saint Louis Public Schools could cause confusion for drivers as students head back to school soon. 

The fact that many top artists — like Coldplay's Chris Martin and Beyonce — are available to hire for weddings and birthday parties if the price is right is one of the worst-kept secrets…

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In our latest interview, A.D. and Chris sit down with the incredible Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. Lzzy shares her journey from starting the band at age 13 to playing in...

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Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft believes his third place finish in Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary can be explained by his rival’s massive fundraising advantage.  In an email message to supporters Friday, Ashcroft noted that polls had him tied for the lead with Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe going into the campaign’s home stretch. But when […]

Senator Josh Hawley had been challenging Lucas Kunce to a debate on the fairgrounds without approval from the Fair Commission