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SPRINGFIELD – It’s not just two-legged loved ones who need a disaster preparedness plan. Four-legged, no-legged, and other pets will need assistance if there is an emergency. A survey by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals indicated that while 83 percent of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters, fewer than half have a preparedness plan. “Just like for humans, we need to be prepared for disasters on behalf of our pets,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) Acting Director Theodore (Ted) Berger. “Not only do we need to think through all the items necessary to care for pets when we are at home, we need a plan in case we are not home and need arrangements for care.” For example, a recent photo of you and your pet will be key if you are separated and want to be reunited. Rescuers will want proof that your pet belongs to you. More pet preparedness tips: Create a pe

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Raoul won a court order on Thursday that blocks the Trump administration’s attempts to dismantle AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. On April 29, Attorney General Raoul joined a coalition of 25 states and attorneys general in challenging the administration’s plans to eliminate nearly 85% of AmeriCorps’ workforce and terminate $400 million worth of AmeriCorps-supported programs, among other actions. Attorney General Raoul and the coalition sought a preliminary injunction to immediately stop the closure of programs in plaintiff states. On Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted the preliminary injunction, ordering defendants to restore all programs that had been terminated in plaintiff states by reinstating and returning to service the AmeriCorps members who served on those programs, and ordering the reinstatement of over 750 National Civilian Community Corps members.

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FULTON, Mo. - Westminster College is pleased to announce those students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 226 students includes 64 freshmen, 51 sophomores, 52 juniors and 59 seniors, including the following local students: East Alton, Illinois: Kaleb Hinkle-Pruett, Senior Saint Louis, Missouri: Eliva Flowers, Freshman The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who excelled academically during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester. Dr. Ingrid Ilinca, Vice President, Chief Academic Officer, Provost and Chief Student Retention Officer, recently commended the students for their exemplary academic performance. "The students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List have exemplified one of the defining qualities of a Westminster education: academic excellence," Ilinca said. "Their commitment to learning and growth

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) delivered a speech on the Senate floor reflecting on the tragic war in Gaza, the need for increased humanitarian aid, and the urgency of releasing the remaining hostages. Durbin said, “The Hamas attacks on Israel of October 7th, 2023, and taking of hostages, some 25 or 30 still left in captivity, left a stunned and grieving Israel with a difficult decision. From the start, I urged Israel to learn from our mistakes in the United States made in anger after the terrible attacks on September 11th. We shouldn’t make these life and death decisions we learned in a fury of emotion. But I fear that lesson was not followed, and the near total destruction of Gaza and humanitarian suffering will be seen as terrible mistakes.” “Late last year, after more than a year of horror in this small strip of land, I thought we were finally seeing some progress toward the release of the remaining hostages,

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More time is needed to satisfy the government's requirements, the NAACP said.

Norma Adriana Padilla Rivera's father was one of at least 10 arrested by immigration officials in St. Louis this week.

Playoff football is back in St. Louis. The St. Louis Battlehawks take on the DC Defenders for the XFL Conference Championship on Sunday.

O'FALLON/SHILOH - O'Fallon-Shiloh EMS has appointed Jeremy Sherman as its first-ever EMS chief, marking a historic milestone for the department. The announcement was made and highlights Sherman's dedication, leadership, and commitment to service. Sherman’s promotion represents a significant development for the O'Fallon-Shiloh EMS team, which expressed pride and excitement about the new leadership. Department representatives described him as embodying the core values of emergency medical services, including compassion and an unwavering commitment to the community. In recognition of his new role, full-time employees presented Sherman with a special gift as a gesture of respect and gratitude. The department emphasized their anticipation of continued growth and service under his leadership. The appointment of Jeremy Sherman as EMS chief reflects the department’s ongoing efforts to enhance its operations and support the community it serves.

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GRANITE CITY - Following the May 16, 2025, tornadoes in St. Louis and Granite City, Ameren Illinois employees stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to update the public on their clean-up efforts. Paula Nixon and Jason Klein explained that restoring power after a storm is “really a concerted team effort” that starts with communication before the storm even hits. Over 1,000 Ameren employees from across the region converged on the Missouri/Illinois border to help out during the May storm, and Nixon and Klein expressed their appreciation for these workers, their customers, and the community leaders who helped. “You’re in a group of probably 18–20 different departments that we bring together during a storm restoration effort,” Klein said. “Everybody’s working together, doing what they do best to be able to restore our customers as quickly and safely as possible.” Klein’s electric operations teams

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We will see clouds decrease through the morning and a lot of dry time for Sunday. Highs will climb into the mid 80s. Another weak cold front will drop into the region later today bringing one last round of rain and storms later this afternoon and through the evening. A few of these storms could [...]

Not so long ago, developers of the massive server farms talked about powering them with wind and solar. Now, with the coming of power-hungry AI platforms, they’re bypassing the grid, building their own gas-fired power plants on-site.

Plant of the Week: Native to many states- Coneflowers, pale pink to yellow. Plant native varieties. Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum is still closed to the public due to Tornado damage. June 7th Beer Barons event canceled BUT Tickets will go on Sale soon for September 13th Beer Barons Tour fundraiser Seed St. Louis Raised Bed … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →