WASHINGTON — On a wintry Thursday morning, mourners and dignitaries gathered at Washington National Cathedral to honor the life of former President Jimmy Carter. Speakers at Carter’s state funeral, including President Joe Biden and the sons of Carter’s political contemporaries delivering eulogies written by their fathers, described the Georgia native and U.S. Navy veteran as a […]
ALTON - The wildfires in Los Angeles have taken on pretty deep meaning over the last few days for my family. Sierra Brannan, my 24-year-old daughter, has been in the middle of much of the chaos. Last night she had to evacuate her apartment because of close-by explosions and fire mayhem. She stayed the night last night at her other roommate's brother's home about 30 minutes away. I am greatly appreciative of his protection of both girls and opening his home. Sierra returned to her apartment with her roommate Thursday morning as the evacuation order was, for now, halted. Thankfully, her apartment had not been damaged despite how close the wildfires had spread near her. She was so appreciative her home wasn't damaged and how nice her employers had been. Sierra packed her trunk with her most cherished keepsakes last night to escape the area. I also wanted to salute the firefighters who are battling this atrocity. Firefighters and first responders redefine what it means be brave and have
Senator Richard Blumenthal is at it again. The long-time Connecticut Senator, who never met an internet regulation he didn’t like, is eager to reintroduce his Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) — a bill that would trample all over the First Amendment in a misguided attempt to “protect the children.” As we’ve explained countless times, KOSA […]
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett is set to release the new live album Live Magic At Trading Boundaries on Jan. 17, and he’s just shared another track from the release.The latest is a live performance of the…
Kaiyu Guan’s first name, given to him by his grandfather, means “explore and discover the universe.” Today, he’s fulfilling his grandfather’s aspiration via geospatial technology. “I’m using satellites as my eyes to see the universe,” he says.
He holds numerous titles, including Blue-Waters professor in Supercomputing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and chief scientist for the NASA Acres program. In 2019, he broke new ground by founding the ag-tech and geospatial startup…
CHICAGO – Landmarks Illinois will once again welcome the preservation community for its annual fundraiser and networking event, Preservation Forward , on March 6, 2025. The 2025 event will return to The Old Post Office in Chicago, the nation’s largest adaptive reuse project that transformed a long-endangered and vacant former government building into an extraordinary event venue and office space. Long billed as the biggest night in preservation, Preservation Forward annually attracts nearly 800 professionals in the design, real estate and building industries, as well as tradespeople, community artists and activists and community development professionals. Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale for the inspiring evening event, which takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and features a cocktail reception and a main program honoring the 2025 Landmarks Illinois Influencers , followed by dinner and an after-party. Landmarks Illinois is proud to honor the following 2025
ALTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois Women of Distinction is pleased to announce that the nomination period for the Women of Distinction program is now open. Nomination materials may be accessed at www.ywcaswil.org or by calling YWCA at 618.465.7774. Each year, some of the most influential women have been honored at the YWCA‘s Women of Distinction (WOD) celebration. Honorees are women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and achievement in their professional, civic and personal lives. The WOD Academy has grown into a dynamic and diverse group of over 300 women representing a wide range accomplishments and contributions. YWCA is requesting the public’s help in soliciting nominations for 2025 Women of Distinction. The community is urged to nominate exceptional women who create real change in our communities. Nomination packets are available now at YWCA, online at www.ywcaswil.org, via email at info@ywcaswil.org, or by calling (618) 465-7774. Nomination deadline
The Missouri Department of Transporation is asking the public to help in the fight against human trafficking. Saturday is National Awareness Day for of Human Trafficking Prevention Month and according to the National Human Trafficking Hotline there were 249 trafficking cases in MO in 2023 involving 356 victims. Thats due in part to the…
SPRINGFIELD – Today, Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was sworn in for his second term as State Representative for the 114th District of Illinois. “I’m so honored that the 114th District has placed their trust in me once again,” said Rep. Schmidt. “I’m going to continue working tirelessly to be a true voice for our community, not a cog in the Springfield machine.” Rep. Schmidt has a bipartisan voting record during his first term, consistently supporting fiscally responsible decisions and initiatives that directly impact the 114th district. “We have big challenges ahead in Illinois and I will work every day to find solutions that will bring jobs back, lower the tax burden, and support our first responders,” Schmidt said. “This is a public service, not self-service. This is why I voted against the legislator pay raises last year, and donate it back to my community each month.” Schmidt says his office has prioritized
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country. Trump has pledged to dismantle diversity programs that he says amount to discrimination, and conservatives around the country have pointed to diversity…
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