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If Donald Trump wants to lose the "weird" label, he needs to stop being.......not so much weird in this clip as just plain creepy:  "She was always of Indian heritage ... until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black, and now she wants to be known as Black." What kind ...continue reading "Yeah, Kamala Harris is Black"

BELLEVILLE - St. Clair County’s Sheriff’s Office has announced an arrest in a criminal sexual assault case. The Sheriff’s Office said on July 29, 2024, it responded to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon in reference to a criminal sexual assault. “Upon arrival, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Deputy spoke with the victim’s parents, who said their daughter had possibly been sexually assaulted. After the initial report, the St. Clark County Sheriff’s Department investigators began their investigation. With the help of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department investigators were able to submit for criminal charges on Richard H. Hay, 41. Hay is currently in custody." “While the St. Clair County Sheriff’s investigators were investigating the incident, there were several other victims that came forward about the subject,” the St. Clair Sheriff’s Department said. “The

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Mike Isaacson, executive producer and artistic director for the Muny, talks about the premieres of “Waitress” and “In the Heights” during its 106th season, and what each musical’s directors and lead performers bring to the stage.

When Cheeraz Gormon’s younger brother, John, was murdered in a domestic violence altercation, she turned to writing and poetry to channel her grief. While she sought support and comfort from family and friends, she realized there was a lack of holistic approaches and resources for those mourning the loss of their siblings. Gormon has since founded the Sibling Support Network to foster community with others with similar experiences.

REO Speedwagon has announced a new set of tour dates, and they’re bringing Loverboy along with them.The rockers have announced 11 new shows, kicking off Nov. 6 in Grand Rapids, Michigan,…

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Despite last year’s seeming victory for the neighborhood association, the lack of action on the building highlights how an owner can drag out court-mandated action.

O'FALLON - At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday, O’Fallon EMS and Police responded to a 911 call reporting a stabbing incident in the 600 Block of White Oak. Upon arrival, first responders found a 19-year-old woman with a single stab wound to her neck, resulting in significant blood loss. She was immediately transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officers on the scene determined that the victim had been involved in an altercation with her boyfriend, 20-year-old Havion A. Treadwell, when the stabbing occurred. Treadwell fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. A short time later, Treadwell was located walking along W. Highway 50 near I-64. He was apprehended after a brief foot chase and taken into custody. The results of the investigation were presented to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday, Treadwell was charged with one count of Attempted First Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery. He is currently

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Two years ago, Mylissa Farmer was denied an emergency abortion at hospitals in Missouri and Kansas while experiencing a miscarriage.  On Tuesday, she filed a lawsuit against one of the hospitals — The University of Kansas Health System — accusing the hospital of sex discrimination and saying it violated a federal law meant to ensure doctors […]

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Clerk’s Office announces National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, a national day of action, established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2020 to inspire civic engagement and encourage people to sign up to become a poll worker. On August 1, 2024, National Poll Worker Recruitment Day aims to address the continued need for poll workers to sign up ahead of the general election in November to #HelpAmericaVote and strengthen our democratic Republic. The Clerk’s Office has recently created an ad to recruit poll workers that will display over social media and other outlets in the next months. Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas said watch the display and share it. Contact information is provided in the ad, however, you can sign up now by using the Madison County Clerk’s webpage at: www.madisoncountyil.gov/departments/county_clerk/elections/election_judges

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One of St. Louis' favorite sons participated in both the 1900 and 1904 Olympic golf events—the only competitor to do so—and is credited with making sure the 1904 Games even had golf on the program.

A man over 65 years old tested positive for the virus this month, the health department said.

Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler testifies during a Senate subcommittee hearing last year.

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The Securities and Exchange Commission requires defendants who settle cases it brings to contract away their right to deny the SEC’s allegations. So does the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. That means potential sources can’t speak to financial journalists.

We wrote for The Hill about why it’s a problem when financial regulators – known for occasionally crashing the global economy – use their leverage to stifle criticism.

We explained that “the First Amendment rejects the notion that the government can protect its reputation by silencing critics. … It’s an excuse that could be used to rationalize any form of censorship by any agency.”

Read the full op-ed here.

EDWARDSVILLE - A man who was initially charged with Falsely Making A Terrorist Threat and Cyberstalking has been sentenced. The man - Richard K. Schneidewind, 41, of Troy, IL., was sentenced to one Class 1 felony after threats of bombing Granite City High School. The dates of the criminal actions were March 31, 2024, and April 2, 2024. In Madison County Court, Schneidewind was sentenced to four years probation. Part of his sentence is also a mental health evaluation and then any recommended treatment. Schneidewind is also instructed to not go on any property of the Granite City School District.

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ALTON - Hemlock for Socrates (Pittsburgh) and (Chicago) are visiting Alton to play live at The Conservatory on Aug. 9, 2024 as part of their Summer Tour July-August 2024. The bands join St. Louis’s Daydreamer and Four Degrees Colder for the Alton Conservatory show. A double-billing of dark, dissonant duos, Hemlock for Socrates (Pittsburgh, PA) and (Chicago, IL) have announced their Summer Tour for July-August 2024, foreshadowed by the release of two brand-new singles and music videos: ‘ You’re Not Here ’ by Hemlock for Socrates, and ‘ blacklist ’ by . The Hemlock for Socrates / Summer Tour kicks off in Louisville, Kentucky on July 26, before taking in dates mainly across the US Midwest (Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois); wrapping up with two homecoming shows in Chicago and Pittsburgh on Aug. 10 and 11, 2024. Hemlock for Socrates is the moody, danceable electronic art-rock partnership of Heather Shore and

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CHICAGO — Today Governor JB Pritzker, joined by legislators and organized labor leaders, signed SB3649 into law. “ In Illinois, we respect the rights and dignity of workers,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We will never stop fighting for an Illinois where every worker is given the dignity and respect they deserve.” Governor Pritzker has been a staunch supporter of organized labor and worker’s rights since he first took office in 2019. In his first days in office, the Governor issued executive orders requiring Project Labor Agreements and a prevailing wage on all public projects. Illinois also enshrined the first Worker’s Rights Amendment in the nation as a result of a 2022 ballot initiative supported by the Governor. Cornerstone legislation proposed by Governor Pritzker, including Rebuild Illinois and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, has maintained a focus on ensuring workers are protected and given the opportunity for well-paying,

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ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis has begun the process of bringing back food vendors to two of its busiest government buildings; City Hall and 1520 Market St. The Comptroller’s Office is currently seeking proposals from vendors, ideally bringing multiple vendors into each space for a food hall experience similar to those that can be found on many college campuses. The City would also strongly consider one operator capable of delivering a food court experience with a variety of offerings. Proposals for creative concepts are encouraged. “We have a combined 1,000 City employees working in these two downtown buildings, and we want to keep them here and attract even more so we can deliver the best possible services for St. Louis residents. Having quality food options in two of our busiest buildings will help us do just that,” said Mayor Tishaura O. Jones. “St. Louis punches above its weight in many areas, including our incredible food scene. Whether there’s

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The original article comes from The Business Journal on August 25, 2024 The St. Louis region added 40,000 people to its workforce in the past year, well ahead of the national average. But not all of those are new jobs.

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I’ve spent many years trying to explain to people the impossibility of doing content moderation well at scale. I’ve created dozens of case studies on impossible decisions. I’ve made two separate video games about content moderation and trust & safety. I’ve written so so so many articles. But I think I’ve now found just a […]