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Bell joined most Democrats in voting against the “Laken Riley Act,” which would require that undocumented migrants be held if charged with certain crimes.

As Michael McGrady pointed out in his recent guest post for Techdirt, nearly 41 percent of Americans subject to age verification laws targeting porn and, of course, porn consumers. An emboldened pseudo-theocratic wing of the Republican party is taking everything old and unconstitutional and making it new again, presumably in hopes of sliding it past […]

Former Yes frontman Jon Anderson will once again be hitting the road with the cover group The Band Geeks.The rocker just announced new tour dates for 2025, with the trek consisting of 18 shows…

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SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office rejected more than 300 vanity and personalized license plates in 2024. The office received 60,537 requests for vanity and personalized plates last year, including the 335 that were denied because of their inflammatory or offensive nature or because they were difficult to read. The rejected plate requests this year include: HOKTUAH, GYATT, MUNCH, BICHIN, JAGWEED, BADARSE, AXEHOLE, ILLCUTU, HOHOHOE, ABADMF, WEENIE, DUCKOFF, SHIDDED, UGEWANG, and THICCAF. “Illinoisans consistently display a great deal of creativity when choosing their customized license plates, but the plates that hit the road must meet the standards of good taste and decency,” Giannoulias said. “Our team are well-versed in lecherous language and sneaky swearing, all of which are rejected and placed on our permanent prohibited list.” The Secretary of State’s Office oversees the process that allows Illinoisans

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The new funding will support the commercial launch of the company's at-home screening test for colorectal cancer, as well as continued investment in its pipeline of diagnostic tests for inflammatory bowel disease.

The two new partners will help guide the firm and identify new opportunities in addition to developing and maintaining client relationships.

The Missouri Botanical Garden has launched a new initiative to digitize the organization's extensive herbarium collection after receiving a $14.4 million grant from an anonymous source.

It is the second firm in recent weeks to say it is moving employees from Downtown West to downtown

EDWARDSVILLE – Scott Credit Union (SCU) is proud to announce the promotion of Jeff Roderick to Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective January 1, 2025. Roderick, who most recently served as Vice President of Information Technology, brings more than 28 years of experience in information technology, including 25 years in leadership, to this critical role. During his tenure at SCU, Jeff Roderick successfully led initiatives that have significantly enhanced the credit union’s technological capabilities. His leadership in the data warehouse rollout, digital banking enhancements, and the development of SCU’s Artificial Intelligence strategy has strengthened the credit union’s commitment to delivering innovative, member-focused solutions. “Jeff’s forward-thinking approach and dedication to excellence make him an outstanding choice for CIO,” said Frank Padak, President and CEO of Scott Credit Union. “He has consistently demonstrated his

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GODFREY - The Godfrey Village Board has taken swift action to ban the sale or possession of kratom within the village after a CBD and kratom business owner expressed interest in opening a Godfrey location. Craig Katz of CBD Kratom spoke during the Public Comment portion of Tuesday’s meeting. He asked trustees for a chance to prepare a presentation on kratom to help them make an "informed decision," noting most kratom users are seeking pain relief or to manage addictions to opioids. “What I’d ask, humbly, is instead of voting on an ordinance tonight, if you will give us an opportunity to present evidence to you - some scientific evidence - and to bring in some physical witnesses that can explain what kratom has done for them and what it’s done throughout the community,” Katz said. CBD Kratom currently operates a location at 2801 Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. Katz claimed the company is “the largest privately owned cannabis/hemp company

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The United States Postal Service will suspend regular mail delivery on Thursday, Jan. 9 as part of a national day of mourning to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

Here's another picture of a horse. It's from the same place as my Thanksgiving horse, but it's a different horse. It was very sociable, this horse.

EDWARDSVILLE - The James and Sherrie Brown family hosted a Sausage and Pancake Breakfast with Santa at The Knights of Columbus Hall in Edwardsville in December that was a big hit. The Brown family exhibited they are true Difference Makers in their community with both this effort and one at Thanksgiving. James Brown said: "Our family business has been blessed this past year and we felt in our hearts the need to give back to this community. For Thanksgiving, we provided everything needed for 12 families in need to have a Thanksgiving meal for their family. "That was such a success, we decided to invite any families having a hard time to bring their children up, have a hot breakfast, and get pictures with Santa." There was also story time with Mrs. Claus, a kids' craft-making area and the North Pole Theater played The Polar Express. The Brown family set a solid example for other businesses and individuals to follow during the holiday time in 2025. If you have a Difference Makers idea

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That's where the U.S. gets most of its offshore oil.

It’s often said that no good deed goes unpunished. One man experienced that axiom last month when he was held up at gunpoint and robbed while trying to help a coworker get around town.

ST. LOUIS - The City of St. Louis has two additional warming centers today. Gamble Recreation Center 2907 Gamble St, St. Louis, MO 63106 Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carondelet Park YMCA 930 Holly Hills Ave., St. Louis, MO 63111 Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The low temperature on Wednesday night, Jan. 8, 2025, is predicted to be 5 degrees, so the centers may be necessary for a lot of individuals.

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District is more than just a library, says Executive Director Mary Cordes. It’s like a community center. Cordes explained that the library offers programs almost every day of the month, and they have a busy schedule ahead for 2025. She hopes the library continues to be a resource for community members to meet new people, engage with programs and services, and learn. “We just keep offering more programs, and people keep signing up and participating in them,” she said. “In addition to all the books that we check out and the movies that we check out and the items that we stream and download and all that, there’s also that component of programming and being a community center and service group that we have found people really want and we’re happy to adapt and give to people. We’re always trying something new, and we’ve got some exciting things coming up for the year.” With all the winter snow

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(The Center Square) – Twenty Republican state attorneys general are expressing support for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies.