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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief supporting a challenge to an executive order that indefinitely suspended the entry of refugees through the U.S. Refugee Assistance Program (USRAP) and dismantled the USRAP’s infrastructure by terminating agreements and funding for resettlement agencies. Raoul and the coalition filed their brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in Pacito v. Trump, arguing that Executive Order 14163 is unlawful because it violates the Immigration and Nationality Act, which prohibits the federal government from barring entry to a specific class of people unless those individuals’ entry would be detrimental to the national interest. The order includes no findings specific to USRAP refugees, who are legally admitted to the country, authorized to work and have undergone rigorous vetting. “Our country has a long history of welcoming refugees into our

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Officers said the shooting happened at about 5 p.m. after two women got into an argument outside a barber shop at North 20th Street and North Florissant Avenue.

Three Venezuelan nationals said to be in the country illegally have been charged with ATM tampering at a bank in Edwardsville, Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) led 15 lawmakers in a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy urging him to protect funding for the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Expansion Grant Program. CCBHCs provide lifesaving care to millions of Americans; however, a leaked draft of President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 budget called for the elimination of their funding. As part of her recent district-wide Medicaid tour, Congresswoman Buzinski visited Chestnut Health Systems in Granite City , which receives funding through the CCBHC Expansion Grant Program. The members write, “Eliminating the CCBHC program would immediately disrupt these critical services, potentially leading to increased, more costly hospitalization rates and exacerbating homelessness. Such cuts would reverse the significant progress that has been made in ameliorating the opioid

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Whatever happened to Black Lives Matter?

Ask the experts from the Missouri Department of Transportation, St. Louis and St. Charles counties and St. Louis City your questions about highways and roads. The live chat starts at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

TROY, Ill. — The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce will host its Spring E-cycling and Shredding Day on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon at Triad High School, 704 E. U.S. Highway 40 in Troy. Residents can drop off electronic items with cords for recycling free of charge, except for televisions and monitors, which will incur a small fee from CJD E-cycling. There is no limit to the number of items accepted. A list of items not accepted is available on the Chamber’s website. In addition to e-cycling, attendees can take advantage of free unlimited document shredding provided by The Shred Truck. The event also offers drop-off options for old prescription medications, eyeglasses, and hearing aids. No appointments are necessary. The event is funded through the City of Troy’s tourism funding and organized by the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at 618-667-8769 or via email at dawn@troymaryvillecoc.com. Additional details

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On This Day, May 28, 1945…Legendary rocker John Fogerty was born in Berkeley, California.Fogerty rose to fame as the lead singer, lead guitarist and principal songwriter for the rock band…

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The sheriff of Pike County doesn’t want to answer questions about a dead body found in a pond. That's a big red flag.

The unidentified victim was discovered about 8:40 p.m. when officers were called to a home in the 900 block of Elias Avenue.

WASHINGTON — Two top Democratic lawmakers are calling on the Trump administration to detail exactly how it’s spending money that Congress approved earlier this year for government operations. House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut and Senate Appropriations Committee ranking member Patty Murray of Washington released a two-page letter Wednesday demanding the White House […]

ALTON – The Wedge Innovation Center Powered by SIUE today announced the hiring of Stephanie Schrage as Community Manager. The former Alton Main Street President brings over 10 years of experience connecting entrepreneurs, fostering collaboration, and driving social impact innovation, exactly the expertise needed to fuel The Wedge's mission as the region's premier startup community. In her new role, Schrage will develop community engagement strategies, coordinate events and programming, and support the network of entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals at The Wedge. "Stephanie's track record of building vibrant, welcoming communities and her passion for supporting people with big dreams makes her an ideal fit for The Wedge," said J. Scot Heathman, CEO of The Wedge. "Her experience in nonprofit leadership, combined with her deep understanding of community development, will be invaluable as we continue to grow our community of dreamers, doers and thinkers. Stephanie

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St. Louis City SC fired coach Olof Mellberg, but is that enough to make the team a playoff team?

Hospital workers revived a puppy with Narcan on Monday after an apparent overdose in St. Louis. The puppy's owner now faces criminal charges.

So far, the center has served thousands of meals, and plans to distribute at least 500 more each day through Friday. But this vital work depends on volunteers.

Bono stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday to promote his Apple TV+ documentary, Bono: Stories of Surrender, and revealed where he stands in the war of words between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump.When Jimmy…

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ALTON - Enjoy the sounds of multi-platinum selling rock band Puddle of Mudd as they take the stage at the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with gates opening at 6 p.m. “A Saturday evening on the Alton Riverfront with another multi-platinum selling band like Puddle of Mudd will be a great night for Alton and the region,” said Dan Herkert, Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair. Ticket sales will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025. VIP tickets will sell for $65.00, reserved tickets for $46.50, and general admission tickets for $34.25 plus all applicable taxes and fees. Tickets will be available at www.Metrotix.com and through MetroTix outlets. A VIP ticket includes entry to the concert, assigned seating in the VIP area, reserved parking, and access to the VIP tent on the side of the stage with private concessions. A reserved ticket provides entry to the concert and assigned seating at the amphitheater while general admission tickets include entry

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