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Illinois lawmakers have introduced a bill that would decriminalize prostitution and create a sex worker's bill of rights.

As I noted when the Ninth Circuit Appeals Court handed down its original decision back in 2023, I didn’t care much for the plaintiff, but I did care quite a bit about the First Amendment. Less-than-ideal litigants make some pretty good caselaw, and that’s how it went here. The plaintiff challenging Oregon’s surreptitious recording law […]

David Bowie’s ninth studio album, Young Americans, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and the milestone will be marked with the release of a new reissue.The album will be released as…

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Sadie Weiss, who joined the St. Louis Board of Education in 2023, announced her resignation on Tuesday night, citing “disrespect and unprofessional behavior” from board colleagues.

CHICAGO - The 2025 tax season is quickly approaching, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced today it will begin accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on Monday, January 27, the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal income tax returns. Illinois will participate in the IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible taxpayers will be able to use the program to electronically complete their 2024 federal tax returns for free. Eligibility can be confirmed by visiting https://directfile.irs.gov . After filing a federal return using Direct File, the program will connect taxpayers to Illinois’ free state income tax filing system, MyTax Illinois , allowing them to file and complete their Illinois state returns. "Taxpayers are encouraged to file electronically as early as possible in the tax season and choose direct deposit in order to ensure the fastest processing and issuance of any refunds," IDOR Director David Harris said. "Eligible

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The new leader of the U.S. Senate’s agriculture committee, Arkansas’ John Boozman, has several ties to meatpacking behemoths, including Tyson Foods, and has recently resisted efforts by his fellow Republicans to reign in their economic power. New Democratic leadership on the committee also has strong agriculture ties, as Sen. Amy Klobuchar has received thousands from […]

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, filed a lawsuit today against Deere and Company (Deere), arguing the agricultural equipment manufacturer’s use of unfair practices has driven up equipment repair costs for farmers while also depriving farmers of the ability to make timely repairs on critical farming equipment, including tractors. “With the price of farming equipment continuing to rise, farmers should have increased flexibility to repair and maintain their equipment and not be forced to utilize expensive authorized dealers,” Raoul said. “I will continue to advocate for increased marketplace competition and stand for the rights of Illinois consumers.” In their lawsuit, Raoul and the coalition allege that for decades, Deere’s unlawful practices have limited the ability of farmers and independent repair providers to repair Deere equipment, forcing

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In Illinois, 33 counties have voted to leave the state. Getting them into Indiana is incredibly unlikely.

A TikTok ban is a massive prize that Zuckerberg has been laying the groundwork on for years. Will Trump let him have it?

MARYVILLE - A Granite City resident faces multiple felonies after allegedly burglarizing two Maryville homes and driving on a suspended license. Christian N. Calderon-Zarita, 25, of Granite City, was charged with two Class 1 felony counts of residential burglary and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while license is suspended. Calderon-Zarita unlawfully entered two different residences on Forest Drive in Maryville on Dec. 31, 2024. He was additionally charged with driving a Chevrolet Equinox on the same street at a time when his license had been revoked or suspended. A petition was filed to deny Calderon-Zarita’s pretrial release, stating he “forced entry into two different residences, stealing purses and jewelry” after specifically targeting the Maryville community. “Defendant was located near the scene and found in possession of stolen property,” the petition adds. “Defendant was not found to have any connection to Maryville, Ill.,

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CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that Illinois is joining with 13 other states to defend health insurance access for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients from court challenges. Raoul and the coalition filed a motion to intervene as the incoming federal administration is expected to halt federal efforts to legally defend a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) rule granting DACA recipients, commonly referred to as Dreamers, access to Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges. “Every day, Dreamers make invaluable contributions to our schools, workplaces and communities,” Raoul said. “Granting them access to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace would lead to better health outcomes for them and improved public health for everyone.” Established in 2012, DACA enables certain young people, who came to the United States as children

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Today on TAP: Now that Gaza has been leveled, the war on the rubble and those trapped in it may cease.

SLCC-Flo Valley sets Open  House at New Nursing Center   St. Louis Community College on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for an open house celebrating the new Nursing and Health Sciences Center at STLCC-Florissant Valley., 3400Pershall Road, 63135. Stop by between 3 and 7 p.m. to: Explore the 100,000-square-foot building, including state-of-the-art simulation labs for nursing, respiratory care […]

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Saint Louis County Announces Housing Resource Commission Grant Awardees Saint Louis County Department of Human Services proudly announces the recipients of the Housing Resource Commission FY2025 grant, totaling $444,383.43. This funding will support crucial services for people and families experiencing homelessness or facing imminent risk of homelessness within Saint Louis County. “These awards reflect Saint […]

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GREENVILLE - The area students shown below were placed on the Dean's List at Greenville University for the fall 2024 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean's List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above. (HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS YEAR) Alton, IL Aaron Andrews, senior Addison Miller, senior Chau Nguyen, junior Bethalto, IL Megan Belangee, senior Brighton, IL Olivia Baalman, junior Jillian Beilsmith, junior Carrollton, IL Hannah Henson, junior East Alton, IL Stephanie Kamp, senior Edwardsville, IL Gloria Bremer, sophomore Colton Hulme, freshman Kristen Krampf, freshman Granite City, IL Brennan Bronnbauer, senior Jerseyville, IL Josephine Lohr, sophomore Danielle Pace, senior

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On This Day, Jan. 16, 1988 ...George Harrison hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Got My Mind Set On You,” a cover of a 1962 track originally recorded…

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