Violet Grohl, the eldest daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, is working on her debut album, The Hollywood Reporter reports.Sources who've apparently heard the material tell THR that Violet is "very…
David Dayen says Democrats are adrift because they have no widely accepted leaders. That's true. Nancy Pelosi was a strong Speaker but she retired. Joe Biden is now a widely-derided lame duck. Kamala Harris lost, and losers never wield much influence. Chuck Schumer spends most of his time on legislative blocking-and-tackling. Young up-and-comers like AOC ...continue reading "Democrats in disarray! (For awhile.)"
Last week, the Senate released yet another version of the Kids Online Safety Act, written, reportedly, with the assistance of X CEO Linda Yaccarino in a flawed attempt to address the critical free speech issues inherent in the bill. This last minute draft remains, at its core, an unconstitutional censorship bill that threatens the online speech and […]
EAST ST. LOUIS - An East St. Louis man with a long criminal history faces new charges after allegedly breaking into someone’s home, firing a gun at multiple occupants, and fleeing from police. Daron J. Cooper, 28, of East St. Louis, was charged with the following: Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X felony) Home Invasion (Class X felony) Home Invasion (Class X felony) Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 felony) Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 felony) Unlawful Use or Possession of Weapons be a Felon (Class 2 felony) Aggravated Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Peace Officer (Class 4 felony) On Dec. 6, 2024, Cooper allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house before discharging a firearm at multiple occupants and fleeing from police, according to a petition to deny his pretrial release. “Defendant was identified as the suspect who entered his ex-girlfriend's residence by forcing entry through the front door, then discharging
Small Sliders CEO Maria Rivera previously told the Post-Dispatch that the company aims to open two locations a year in St. Louis, so all eight would be operational by 2028.
GODFREY - The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is launching an exciting new free educational series for community learners. The SEED (Sustainable Environments for Education and Discovery) Series will kick off with a “Gearing Up for Gardens” session from 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Lewis and Clark Community College Horticulturist & Garden Designer Katie Piper will share the benefits of native plants and how to incorporate them into participants’ gardens. The event will also feature a native seed swap – every guest will receive a packet of Illinois bundleflower seeds, collected from the Field Station gardens, to take home and grow. “We are thrilled to offer this new educational opportunity to our community,” said Erica Doerr, Environmental Educator. “The SEED Series reflects our commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability. The events will provide people with the tools
SPRINGFIELD – Starting January 1, 2025, employers in Illinois will be required to provide pay stubs to employees each pay period. The pay stubs must include information on hours worked, pay rates, overtime pay, and deductions from wages. “This law gives employees greater transparency about their earnings, allowing workers to verify their hours, income, and deductions,” said Illinois Department of Labor Director Jane Flanagan. As part of Public Act 103-0953 , employers must keep a copy of an employee’s pay stub for a period of three years from the date of payment, regardless of whether that person remains employed at the business. An employee or former employee may request copies of their paystubs at least twice in a 12-month period. Questions about Public Act 103-0953 can be sent to DOL.Wages@Illinois.gov and 312-793-2808.
Ed Norton stars as folk legend Pete Seeger in the new Bob Dylan movie A Complete Unknown, and he realizes many people may not know how influential Seeger was to…
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB) announced the selection of 13 organizations to receive funding through the unprecedented Healthcare Transformation Capital Investment Grant Program. The grants, which total $200 million, will fund capital projects addressing health-related social needs and reduce disparities in healthcare in historically underserved communities. “As my administration continues on our mission to expand healthcare access throughout Illinois, we’re focused on investing in historically underserved areas,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This Capital Improvement Grant Program will improve hospitals and care centers with much needed improvements, making it easier for healthcare professionals to serve their communities.” Healthcare Transformation Capital Improvement grants will build on HFS’ equity-driven Healthcare Transformation
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