ICE has been telling itself all it needs to do is write its own paperwork and it can do whatever it wants. Memos — passed around secretively and publicly acknowledged by no one but whistleblowers — told ICE agents they don’t need judicial warrants to arrest people or enter people’s homes. All they need — […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a FY26 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill that would fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at $10.3 billion for Fiscal Year 2026. This marks the third time Congresswoman Budzinski has voted against additional funding for ICE. “Just this week, ICE agents detained four workers in Bethalto in my district. When this administration said they were going after criminals, the
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, today filed a lawsuit to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American businesses and consumers. The case challenges President Trump’s most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval. “Despite our clear and decisive Supreme Court win in our first illegal tariffs lawsuit, President
The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis announced Friday morning that they have suspended their investigation into a woman's death earlier this week.
Roger Dean Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals' spring complex for nearly three decades, underwent some significant renovations over the past year aimed at improving the team and fan experience.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today issued the following statement after Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem from serving as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary: “Kristi Noem should've been fired a long, long time ago. Next, the Trump Administration needs to work with Democrats to enact the commonsense DHS reforms that the American people are crying out for. “Helping prevent more Americans from being executed by their own government is the
CARLYLE - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has suspended its investigation into the death of 41-year-old Sadie L. Tull, who was found dead March 3, 2026, at her home in the 2100 block of Fairfax Street in Carlyle, Illinois, after four days of investigative work that left the manner of death undetermined pending laboratory results and search warrant returns. The Major Case Squad said it is pausing active investigative efforts while awaiting those outstanding results. The case will remain
While an exact cost estimate has not been released, officials estimate the "multi-billion dollar" campus will generate more than $50 million per year in new tax revenue for local governments.
On This March 6, 1946…Pink Floyd guitarist, singer and songwriter David Gilmour was born in Cambridge, England.The now 80-year-old joined Pink Floyd in 1967, a few months before the departure of…
The outlook from the National Weather Service warns that severe storms will be most likely in places like northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois.
ILLINOIS - As the March 17, 2026, primary approaches, Dylan Blaha (D) is encouraging people to vote for him to represent Illinois’s 13th Congressional District. Blaha highlighted affordability as his biggest concern. He believes in Medicare for all, and he also wants to see more affordable housing and better-paying jobs in the 13th District and beyond. He explained that he is “a fighter” who will represent constituents and help the working class. “I want to mak
GODFREY – Four different plans for a future recreation center in Godfrey will soon be made public. Trustee Gerard Fischer, who also chairs the Godfrey Recreation Center Committee, announced at the March 3, 2026 Village Board meeting that four architectural firms will give presentations next week on their plans for a potential recreation center in the village. Two presentations are set for next Tuesday, March 10, followed by another two presentations on Thursday, March 12, both at
The Missouri Senate passed a criminal and juvenile justice bill Thursday on a 20-9 vote after hours of negotiations. Introduced by state Sen. Nick Schroer, a Republican from Defiance, the legislation seeks to classify older juveniles who commit felonies as adults and share fingerprints of juveniles involved in felonies to a central database. The bill […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
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