WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) Aviation Subcommittee—today demanded the Trump Administration rescind former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s dangerous policy that allows travelers to keep their shoes on at airport security screening checkpoints even after the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) finding that the policy “created a new security vulnerability
When people think about tax relief, they usually think about something they can see: a check, a refund, or a lower bill. But not all tax relief shows up as a check in your mailbox or a deposit in your bank account. Families across Illinois are feeling the strain of rising costs, and they deserve relief, even if it does not always come as money directly into their pockets. Some of the most important bills I file are aimed at reducing costs and preventing waste, saving taxpayer dollars
CHICAGO — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) recently introduced Senate Bill 2097 in the Senate Revenue Committee, a measure aimed at providing financial relief to foster families across Illinois through a new foster care expense tax credit. “Foster families open their homes and their hearts to children who need stability and support,” said Senator Harriss. “This is a simple but practical way we can better support families and recognize the important role
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in January, up +0.2 percentage point from December, and up +0.2 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised December unemployment rate was 4.7 percent. Total nonfarm payrolls increased over-the-month in January, up +18,000 (+0.3%) to 6,166,800, and the largest monthly increase
ALTON – OSF HealthCare is pleased to add a new gastroenterologist provider to its staff to better serve Alton and the surrounding areas. The addition of Tarik Firozi, MD, on April 6, 2026, will strengthen patient care by bringing specialized expertise in diagnosing and treating digestive conditions, leading to faster and more accurate outcomes. Dr. Firozi’s addition ensures continued and expanded access to GI care for patients at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center, while further
Kansas’ iconic hit “Carry On Wayward Son” was featured on Saturday Night Live this weekend, and the band has reacted to the sketch.In the segment, "Husbands," a group of female friends…
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis County Police detectives are investigating the fatal shooting of an adult woman Sunday evening, April 5, 2026, in the City of Northwoods, authorities said. Officers with the City of Northwoods Police Department responded at about 5:30 p.m. April 5, 2026, to a call for service for a shooting in the 6900 block of Pine Ridge Drive, police said. Officers found an adult female suffering from life-threatening gunshot injuries, and she was taken to an area hospital,
Bill Parmentier, 44, is asking voters to write in his name Tuesday instead of voting for Jessica Green, the only candidate on the ballot, for a seat on the Board of Aldermen.
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
A rabbit delivering eggs sounds like a joke—until you realize it’s one of the most widely recognized holiday symbols in the world. Easter traditions often feel like they’ve always been there, but many of them are stitched together from different places: early Christian worship, older springtime customs, medieval church rules, and even modern marketing. That mix is exactly why Easter can look so different from one family to the next. Easter: one holiday, several layers of meaning
A single storm can feel like bad luck—canceled plans, soaked shoes, gray skies. Yet the same rain that ruins a picnic can decide whether a harvest succeeds, whether a river runs, or whether a city’s reservoirs stay full. That tension is exactly why rain has become one of the strongest symbols of growth: it’s inconvenient up close, but life-changing over time. Why rain and growth get linked so easily Growth needs more than hope. It needs conditions. Rain is one of the most
Journey’s Neal Schon has addressed fans following a recent Rolling Stone article that looked into the behind-the-scenes drama of their current Final Frontier farewell tour.The article featured interviews with Schon, Jonathan Cain…
A doctor once wrote a prescription that didn’t list pills, syrups, or bed rest. It simply said: “Watch a comedy.” That idea can sound like a modern wellness trend, the kind you’d see on a poster in a waiting room. But the belief that laughter can heal is much older—and more complicated—than most people expect. Across centuries, laughter has been praised as a way to steady the heart, calm the mind, and even help the body recover. It has also been treated with
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