WASHINGTON — “Mass deportation now!” is a catchphrase for the Trump presidential campaign, as the Republican nominee proposes a crackdown on immigration that would oust thousands of undocumented people. Often citing a deportation operation enacted by former President Dwight Eisenhower in the 1950s, former President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed in campaign rallies that he […]
SPRINGFIELD — In a decisive move, the Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously today to keep Jay Keeven on the ballot, following a recommendation from the hearing officer. The ruling came after Illinois Democrats filed a lawsuit seeking to remove Keeven from the ballot, citing the newly enacted "Katie Stuart Protection Act." Keeven said the "Katie Stuart Protection Act," which was swiftly passed by Illinois Democrats, "aimed to change election rules mid-cycle to prevent incumbents from facing challengers. However, the law was previously declared unconstitutional by a court in Sangamon County." In response to the ruling, Keeven expressed his gratitude and reiterated his commitment to providing voters with a choice. "I am thankful that the Illinois State Board of Elections made the right decision. Our campaign followed the rules and our voters deserve a choice in this election," Keeven said. "For months, Democrats in Springfield have tried every possible way to keep
Vernon Betts, the active St. Louis City Sheriff, has requested a recount of primary election results that show he narrowly lost to challenger Alfred Montgomery.
Def Leppard fans may debate which of their albums is better, 1983’s Pyromania or 1987’s Hysteria, but you won’t hear frontman Joe Elliott picking a favorite.Elliott was asked to pick a…
Wentzville PD is seeking information after two local businesses, Rizzo's Bar & Grill and McAlister's Deli, were burglarized by suspects in a white Mercedes Sprinter van with no license plate and no taillight on the driver's side.
The Washington Post has news: Good. This is yet another reason to vote against Trump, as if you needed one. (I wonder what RFK Jr. got in return for his endorsement? You know there has to be something.)
After days of speculation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pulled himself out of the 2024 presidential race on Friday — at least in a few battleground election states.
A pair of Republican state legislators and an anti-abortion activist filed a lawsuit Thursday asking a judge to block an abortion-rights constitutional amendment from appearing on the Nov. 5 ballot. State Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman, state Rep. Hannah Kelly and Kathy Forck sued last year challenging the cost estimate for a proposed constitutional amendment rolling back […]
New home sales increased by 71,000 in July, bringing the total number to an annualized rate of 739,000. Adjusted for population, this is 2.19 new houses sold per thousand people: This looks pretty healthy: we're holding steady at the level from just before the pandemic. But if you zoom out and take a longer view, ...continue reading "We should be buying a million new homes per year"
To come to the U.S. for treatment, Hadi had to leave six siblings and his father in Gaza — like other Palestinian children getting help through HEAL Palestine.
Gateway to Innovation, an annual conference for technology professionals in St. Louis, said Wednesday that it has donated $268,550, proceeds from this spring's event, to 28 regional community organizations.
ALTON - The Alton Amphitheater will host its famous Food Truck Festival this weekend. From 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, community members can enjoy food from different food trucks across the Metro East region at the Alton Amphitheater. This free event will include live music by Rock Mafia. Dan Herkert, chair of the Amphitheater Commission, said he can’t wait for the tenth edition of the Food Truck Festival. “This event is always fun because it’s a free event, people can roam the riverfront, get some food, hang out with their friends,” Herkert said. “We always have great music. If the weather holds, we’re going to have a really great day on Saturday.” Featured food trucks include: Beast Craft BBQ Cajun Seduction Doughboy’s Wood Fired Pizza Duchess Rose Royal Fire & Ice Cream Truck G Burrito Go Gyro Go Grace Chicken + Fish Jaaise Grubb Jive Turkey The Moobile Mr. Noodle
The announcement came a day after Parson urged Ashcroft to reconsider his decision this week to reject emergency rules to limit sales of intoxicating hemp products.
No doubt encouraged by the governor and state legislature’s hatred of anything not aligned with their hetero-first principles, a Florida college not only shuttered its Gender and Diversity Center, but threw out hundreds of books dealing with, you know, gender and/or diversity. The Stop WOKE Act is likely to blame here, even if it’s not […]
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