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St. Louis Police Capture Shooting Suspect After Citywide Search

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police said officers have taken 45-year-old Demetrius Ingram into custody after he was wanted in connection with the shooting at a St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department officer around 10 p.m. Monday, March 30, 2026, in the 3200 block of South Kingshighway. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said Ingram was located in a garage on Lawn Avenue near Fyler Avenue on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and that a firearm was recovered. St. Louis Metropolitan

Duckworth, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve State Department Accessibility Standards

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) introduced new bipartisan legislation to ensure all of the U.S. Department of State’s foreign Embassies, Consulates and Chief of Mission Residences meet federal accessibility guidelines. The bipartisan Inspector General Accessibility Reporting Act would create a regular opportunity for oversight and improve visibility into structural barriers that limit accessibility by adding to regularly scheduled inspections

Planning A Spring Digging Project? Call 811!

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CHICAGO – April is Safe Digging Month in Illinois. With temperatures starting to rise, the annual proclamation from Governor JB Pritzker is a reminder to all professional excavators and homeowners to call 811 to locate and mark utility lines for free before starting any digging project. “Before a shovel hits the dirt, call 811 to have utility lines marked. Hitting utility lines can cause service outages and even lead to injury or death. Stay safe and remember there’s no project

Gov. Pritzker Builds on Economic Momentum as Global Companies Choose Illinois to Invest and Grow

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CHICAGO – In just the first quarter of 2026, a growing list of global companies are choosing Illinois to invest, expand, and create jobs—driving early-year momentum that has is already outpacing total job creation commitments in recent years. Companies participating in the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) program have committed to creating nearly 4,000 jobs and nearly $2.5 billion in committed investments so far this year, exceeding the total number of jobs committed

Giannoulias Secures Nearly $950,000 for Illinois Investors in a $19 Million Settlement

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced nearly $950,000 will be returned to Illinois investors as part of a $19 million multi-state settlement involving five major brokerage firms accused of charging unfair fees on small stock trades. The firms – Edward Jones, LPL Financial, RBC, Stifel and TD Ameritrade – were found by regulators in multiple states to have charged unreasonably high commissions on small-dollar trades during a five-year period,

Marquette Catholic Students Perform Classic Peanuts Musical

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ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School students will bring the “Peanuts” gang to the stage in Alton later this month, presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. and April 19, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Alton, Illinois. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for youth. The production involves 26 students as actors and crew, according to Madison Foreman, Marquette Catholic High School’s theater and music director. “At its core, the show

Schmidt Advances Bill Aimed at Improving Staffing in Illinois Community Pharmacies

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SPRINGFIELD, IL. - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) says his bill, House Bill 4243 , will improve working conditions for pharmacies across Illinois and provide customers with better service. Schmidt says there is a shortage of pharmacists, particularly in rural areas, which creates high stress in staff and a higher error rate on fulfilling customer requests. “The purpose of my bill is to ensure all pharmacies in Illinois have adequate staffing to ensure safe practice tha

Life Is Good. Make It Better: Give Blood Or Platelets With The Red Cross

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ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins. We’re joining forces with positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to invite donors to show the power of doing good by giving blood. Those who come to give blood or platelets March 30-April 12, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross x Life is Good