WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee—and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and their colleagues in releasing the following statement on the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) rescission of policy that allowed servicemembers to get reimbursed for travel and transportation for non-covered reproductive care. Last week, the Senators obtained a memo that updates the Joint Travel Regulations to rescind this policy. “This decision strips away service members’ ability to access the reproductive care they need, which is nothing short of abhorrent. It runs contrary to a core goal of the Department of Defense—to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our service members so that our force remains ready at all times to protect Americans and keep this nation safe. “U.S. service members have no control
EDWARDSVILLE – The City is organizing its first-ever Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl as a community celebration of all things chocolate in Edwardsville. The crawl is planned for Saturday, March 1, 2025, and businesses in Edwardsville are invited to join in the fun at their own place of operation. This cocoa collaboration aims to entice visitors to spend an entire day checking out the chocolate concoctions and items that Edwardsville’s retail and restaurant business community members offer. In the weeks leading up to the Choco-Lotta-Fun Crawl, the City will use social media to promote the event and its own activities, and also list eligible business participants that register for it via the City’s website. “Chocolate is pretty universally loved, and we know our Edwardsville businesses will come up with some creative ways to cater to all of the chocolate fans out there,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “It’s always great to see people shopping, dining and enjoying
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) slammed the Trump Administration for their decision to issue an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo last week to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement” of trillions of dollars of Federal financial assistance, which caused mass confusion about the funding and operations of hundreds of government-funded programs ranging from Medicaid, to Head Start, to Violence Against Women Act grants. “Last week, I came to the floor to talk about the pain that President Trump’s proposed freeze on federal funding and loans would cause Americans. I want to share a few more since I spoke on the floor last week. Sharpsburg is near my hometown in Springfield, Illinois, and it has a water system in Christian County. It is in phase three of construction of their rural water project. 18 miles of pipeline providing water to 50 new rural customers.
When it comes to ambulances and the services they provide, Lisa Reid , APRN, knows a thing or two because she’s seen a thing or two. The family medicine provider at OSF HealthCare was an ambulance first responder for more than 15 years before moving to the nursing side of things. As such, she’s heard a lot of “Should I do this or that?” when calling an ambulance. Now, it’s time to clear up the misconceptions. Who’s coming to get me? Should I be concerned about their qualifications? Reid says different first responders can do different things, but you can be assured you’ll get the care you need. “Paramedics have more training in life-saving skills. They can do things like intubation and give intravenous medications," Reid explains. "Emergency medical technicians provide more basic care. They help stabilize the person and get them ready for transport. They also usually drive.” Where should I wait? Reid says if you’re
While Black Sabbath previously held a farewell show in 2017, Sharon Osbourne wants everyone to know the band's just-announced reunion show in Birmingham, England, will indeed be the last show of Ozzy…
EDWARDSVILLE - Patricia Lowe, a longtime Edwardsville resident and healthcare administrator, has announced her candidacy for the Edwardsville District 7 School Board. With over two decades of community involvement and extensive leadership experience, Lowe brings a wealth of expertise in administration, education, and community advocacy to her campaign. "As a mother of four District 7 graduates and a 24-year resident of this community, I have a deep understanding of our school system's strengths and the challenges we face," says Lowe. "My experience in healthcare administration, coupled with my background in education and community service, uniquely positions me to contribute to the continued success of our schools." Lowe's professional background includes eight years as Administrator of a healthcare facility in Troy, Illinois, where she has demonstrated strong leadership in operations management, staff development, and fiscal oversight. She holds an associate degree in healthcare
The Missouri Senate has launched a new online portal for residents to submit reports of "government duplication, waste, or inefficiencies," aligning with the DOGE initiative established during Donald Trump's current administration.
Missouri lawmakers are hoping to reduce cell-phone usage in schools with bipartisan legislation that would require school districts make a policy restricting mobile devices during instructional time. State Reps. Kathy Steinhoff, a Columbia Democrat, and Jamie Gragg, a Republican from Ozark, presented similar bills in the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee Wednesday afternoon. The […]
William E. Jones, former chief of the Louisiana, Missouri, Police Department, was indicted in January 2023 on charges that include drug trafficking, drug possession and second-degree murder.
EDWARDSVILLE — The NAACP Edwardsville Branch is celebrating the 90th birthday of Dr. Carl Jason Sr., a prominent figure in the community and a former president of the organization. The tribute was announced in a recent post on the branch's social media platform, recognizing Dr. Jason's significant contributions to civil rights and community advocacy. Dr. Jason, honored as a "true living legend," has dedicated his life to the fight for justice and equality, Traci Daniels, president of the Edwardsville branch of the NAACP said. "His efforts have been instrumental in breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations." The Edwardsville branch of the NAACP proclamation accompanying the announcement highlights his leadership and unwavering commitment to uplifting the community. The NAACP Edwardsville Branch continues to honor his legacy and the impact he has made on countless lives throughout his career. The Edwardsville
ALTON - Alton High School’s Construction Trades program recently donated their time and labor to build a Little Free Pantry in Alton. The students of the Construction Trades class are definite Difference Makers in their community. On Feb. 5, 2025, students and Construction Trades teacher Derrick Davault stopped by Centerstone at 2615 Edwards Street in Alton to celebrate the unveiling of the new Little Free Pantry . The pantry is stocked with nonperishable foods, personal hygiene products, household items and more, and it is available for community members to take from and donate to. Davault explained that Brittany McCrady, LCSW, at Centerstone reached out and asked if the Construction Trades class would contribute to the project. Centerstone supplied the lumber, and Alton High School donated the tin. The class worked together to build the pantry for the community. “We started small, but then I was like, ‘Let’s make it huge.’ And we did,”
Back in 2022, former New York Times reporter Ben Smith and friends launched a new media company named Semafor on the back of $25 million in donations. You might recall that one of the organization’s launch events didn’t go particularly well: a “trust in news” event that somehow didn’t see the problem with platforming and amplifying millionaire propagandist Tucker […]
Outfielder Lars Nootbaar has gone to a salary arbitration hearing with the St. Louis Cardinals, arguing he should be paid $2.95 million instead of the team’s $2.45 million offer. Nootbaar hit .244 with 12 homers and 45 RBIs last year, when he earned $761,000. He was eligible for arbitration for the first time. Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante, Washington first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo also remain scheduled for hearings, which run through Feb. 14.
The developer who last year purchased the AT&T Tower Wednesday disclosed plans for a $350 million redevelopment of the massive, vacant downtown St. Louis skyscraper, saying new subsidies being weighed by state lawmakers are critical to the project’s completion.
The rental vacancy rate at the end of 2024 was 6.9%: The rental vacancy rate is generally considered a good proxy for the tightness of the housing market. It went steadily down from 2016-22, suggesting that we were building too little housing and people were having a hard time finding a place to live. But ...continue reading "Finding an apartment is getting easier"
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