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Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Troy Aikman Trading Cards, 100-Ounce Silver Bar, and More Available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs Online ICash Auction

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SPRINGFIELD – Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Patrick Ewing collectible basketball cards and comics featuring the Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and Spawn are just some of the notable items available at the online ICash auction Jan. 23-Feb. 1, 2026. “Valentine’s Day may never be the same,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “Whether your valentine collects coins, comics, or cupids,

Durbin Leads Release Of GAO Report Recommending Improved Oversight Of Medical Care In CBP Custody

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a group of colleagues in releasing the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) newly-completed report on systemic failures at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that resulted in years of deficient medical care. The report was requested in December 2023 after the death of Anadith Danay Reyes Álvarez, an eight-year-old girl with sickle cell and congenital

Rep. Schmidt's 'Business of The Month' Highlights Cut Color & Create in Freeburg

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FREEBURG - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has named a local salon, Cut Color & Create, as his ‘Business of The Month’ for January. Rep. Schmidt presented salon owner Jill Marmon with a certificate from the House of Representatives that recognizes her dedication to supporting the community with salon services. “Jill is doing a tremendous job with her small business in Freeburg and has been a staple in the community for over thirty years,” said Schmidt.

Duckworth Seeks to Force Independent Investigations of Trump Agents' Use of Excessive and Deadly Force Against American Citizens

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Trump’s lawless masked agents publicly and remorselessly executed another American citizen in broad daylight yesterday, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) tonight announced that she will seek to force the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to deploy criminal investigators and other personnel to conduct transparent and independent investigations, in coordination with state law enforcement authorities, into

THINK SPRING!

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Men’s 60+ Senior Softball League Slow pitch softball league for men 60 years and older is accepting individual applications for the 2026 season. Double-headers on Wednesdays at 4:30pm at Schneider-Kiwanis Park in St. Charles.     If interested…email:herbieo.jr@gmail.com or call or text: Herb Olmsted 314-960-2872

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The Trump Administration Is Losing The Support Of Local Law Enforcement

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The thing with an invasion is that it makes enemies of everyone being invaded, even those who may nominally support the end goal. Law enforcement officers and officials are no exception, especially when they see the invading force creating problems they shouldn’t be expected to solve. Trump has treated multiple American cities like war zones. […]
Tim Cushing

Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up Slightly in December

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in December, up +0.2 percentage point from November, and down -0.3 percentage point from the same month, one year ago, based on data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The revised November unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.4 percent. Total nonfarm payrolls increased over-the-month in December, up +11,800 (+0.2%) to 6,159,300. The November

Granite City Students Named To Rockhurst University Fall 2025 Dean's List

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Rockhurst University has announced the dean's list for the fall 2025 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. The following students earned a place on the list: Granite City, IL Ella Wilmsmeyer Isa Wilmsmeyer Rockhurst University, founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative and transformative education

Murder, Assault Charges Filed Following Fatal Crash That Injured Officers

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Terrell Jackson, 22, of Florissant, Mo., has been charged with second-degree murder and other felonies following a head-on crash that killed two passengers and injured two St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officers, authorities said Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The charges include: Two counts of Murder 2nd Degree - Felony Murder - During Perpetration/Attempted Perpetration/Flight from Perpetration of a Felony, a Person Dies Two counts of Assault

Cold Weather on the Jobsite: Planning Ahead for Winter Conditions

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As winter weather settles into the St. Louis region, contractors and employers are once again managing the risks that cold, ice and snow bring to jobsites, yards and warehouses. Cold stress, slips and falls, and winter driving hazards can affect productivity—and more importantly, worker safety — if they’re not addressed proactively. Maryanne Heuer, compliance assistance […]

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Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics to Host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

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CARLINVILLE – Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at 20733 North Broad, inside ImpactLife Donor Bus. What: Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Community Blood Drive When: Monday, February 9, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad, Carlinville, Ill. Appointments: To donate,