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Forum Drone: New Basketball Courts Are First in Forest Park

1 year 4 months ago
This week Forum Drone Pilot Louis Kelly, owner of Drone Eagle LLC captures the completed Nicholas J. Booker basketball courts in Forest Park. The courts are located just east of the Missouri History Museum and north of  the park visitors center, overlooking Lindell Boulevard. Dedication ceremonies and initial events were held in July for the […]
Tom Finan

Former police chief charged with witness interference after raid on Kansas newspaper

1 year 4 months ago
TOPEKA, Kan. — A special prosecutor in court documents filed Tuesday says former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody “induced a witness to withhold information” in the days after Cody led a raid on a newspaper office, the publisher’s home and the home of a city councilwoman. Special prosecutor Barry Wilkerson, of Riley County, charged Cody […]
Sherman Smith

Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts named Illinois Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Freshmen of the Year  

1 year 4 months ago
SPRINGFIELD - Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Bradley Fritts have been named Freshmen of the Year by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This award is given to legislators who have made exceptional contributions to the defense of free enterprise and the advancement of economic opportunities for the people of Illinois during their first two years in office. Senator Erica Harriss has represented the 56th District since 2023 and serves as the Minority Spokesperson on the Local Government Committee. During Senator Harriss’ time on the Madison County Board, she served as the Chairperson of the Personnel Committee and was also a member of the Finance, Government Operations, and Grants committees. Senator Harriss served on the County Board for six years. Senator Harriss lives in Glen Carbon, where she is a small business owner, volunteers for local charity organizations, and a youth group leader in her church. “As a small business owner, Sen. Harriss has a unique

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Raoul's Legislation To Expand Worker Protections Against Retaliation Signed Into Law

1 year 4 months ago
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his legislation to fill existing voids in labor enforcement that leave workers unprotected from often-devastating employer retaliation when they seek to enforce their rights or blow the whistle on unlawful employer practices was signed into law. “With the signing of this important workers’ rights law, Illinois workers will no longer risk their livelihood and ability to provide for their families simply for asserting their basic workplace rights,” Raoul said. “I appreciate Gov. Pritzker taking this final action and ensuring we encourage workers to step up and report dangerous or unlawful practices in the workplace. I thank Sen. Castro and Leader Evans for their consistent advocacy and hard work on this important workers’ rights issue.” Raoul’s legislation – contained in House Bill (HB) 5561 – will protect workers from retaliatory conduct by employers, strengthen current

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