WASHINGTON — Democrats have increasingly cried out for new rules for the nation’s highest court, and the 2024 presidential election reflects a clear party divide over how Supreme Court justices should behave and whether they should remain on the bench for life. The erasure of a nearly 50-year-old national right to abortion, the granting of […]
MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a fatal traffic crash early Monday morning, Oct. 28, 2024, on Interstate 55 northbound near milepost 3. The incident occurred at approximately 4:31 a.m. on October 28, 2024. ISP said preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved two vehicles, resulting in one person being pronounced deceased at the scene. In response to the accident, authorities closed the northbound lanes of I-55 and diverted traffic to I-64 eastbound. The roadway was reopened around 8:30 a.m. As of now, no further information has been released regarding the circumstances of the crash or the identity of the deceased. The investigation is ongoing.
Taylor Telford has a piece in the Washington Post today about office workers no longer knowing how to act at work: More than two years after employers began urging white-collar workers back to offices, Americans are still reckoning with the ripple effects of pandemic-induced disruption when it comes to workplace behavior. The years spent apart ...continue reading "Have our social skills rotted away?"
The federal government has found that Lambert airport's $3 billion plan for redevelopment as a single-terminal facility does not have the potential for significant environmental impacts, another step toward completion of the project.
The federal government has canceled a foreclosure sale of the Paul Brown Lofts in downtown St. Louis, saying it plans to reschedule its auction for the property.
Chemical company Olin Corp. is just now getting its operations at its Freeport, Texas, facility back to normal after multiple outages since Hurricane Beryl.
Haul out pretty much any front page and the political news is nearly identical every day now: Donald Trump said something repellent again. Voters are still mad about inflation. The race is a toss-up. There's nothing new, no October surprise, and virtually no change in the polls. Is Kamala Harris doing something wrong? I don't ...continue reading "Every political day is the same as yesterday"
ST. LOUIS - St. Louisans are invited to honor Veterans and military service members at the 41st Annual St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Observance in Downtown St. Louis on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. This special parade and ceremony celebrates the bravery and dedication of those who have served the nation, and all are welcome to join the festivities and express their gratitude. The St. Louis Veterans Day Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at 18th and Olive. Lieutenant General Jared Helwig , Deputy Director of United States Transportation Command stationed at Scott Air Force Base, will be the grand marshal for this year’s parade. He will give keynote remarks during the 11:30 a.m. ceremony and will be on hand to salute all military related units participating in the parade as they pass by. Over 50 groups, with over 500 individuals, are expected to march in this year’s parade. The parade will feature Junior ROTC cadets, local American Legions, local classic car clubs, Shriners mini-cars,
Well, this is certainly one of the more entertaining decisions I’ve ever read, even though most of it deals with the more boring side of civil rights litigation, i.e., questions of standing and mootness. I mean, those can be interesting but they’re far less interesting than seeing a court dig into cases where the either […]
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On July 31, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a stolen motor vehicle from a residence on Main Street in Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office began an investigation and attempted to locate the stolen vehicle; which was identified as a black 2003 Dodge truck. Deputy Nic McCall was assigned the case and began an investigation. Subsequently, Crystal J. Hillis, age 56, of Alton, was arrested on the following charges: Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle, Theft ($500 - $10,000), Driving While Revoked. Hillis was arrested without incident and subsequently released with a Notice to Appear at the Calhoun County Courthouse; As is now required under the provisions of the new House Bill 3653, known as the SAFE-T Act. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.
Elvis Costello never went after Olivia Rodrigo for a writing credit on her SOUR tune “Brutal,” despite many people agreeing it sounded just like his hit “Pump It Up,” and…
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans to be aware of the ongoing potential for health risks from lead exposure. The reminder comes during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, October 20-26. As part of the observance, Governor JB Pritzker recently issued a proclamation encouraging greater public awareness of the dangers of exposure to lead. In the proclamation, the governor noted that the main source of lead exposure in the state remains lead-contaminated dust and lead-based paint found in homes constructed prior to 1978, the year that such paint was banned for use in Illinois. “Lead poisoning can cause long term harm and the sooner it is identified, the better chance we have of treating it and reversing its effects,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra . “There is no safe level of lead exposure. During this Child Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and every week, IDPH will remain vigilant with our local partners
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