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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) have announced the completion of a new report, Illinois Materials Management and Recycling Opportunities . Following the Materials Management Advisory Committee’s (MMAC) report to the General Assembly in 2021, the Illinois EPA commissioned the ISTC at the University of Illinois to conduct a 2-year study of large volume recyclables that would provide information regarding recycling and diversion efforts in Illinois as well as barriers and opportunities for further diversion. The list of materials covered in this study includes organics, textiles, plastics, metal, and glass. The report discusses generation of the materials, their impacts on landfills and recycling, the existing infrastructure and end markets for each, and more information about the materials. ISTC supplemented materials management research with written and verbal stakeholder engagement in several

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following statement following reports of termination of the Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman, and Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman. “Congress established the Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) Officer position at the Department of Homeland to ensure that civil rights and civil liberties were integrated into every aspect of the Department’s work. As we noted in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Congress also required that the Officer have sufficient resources and personnel to accomplish this vital mission. “The President’s Executive Order requires federal agencies to cut costs

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

A St. Louis man avoided a murder trial for a 2022 homicide by reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.

Memphis rapper Glorilla ended her St. Louis concert early due to ongoing fights and safety concerns.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40), Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act. This bipartisan legislation would improve training for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees who process and decide military sexual trauma (MST) claims and help to reduce red tape for MST survivors who file for disability benefits. “Too many of our nation’s service members come home with invisible wounds. We can’t allow our disability claims process to deepen them,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m proud to introduce bipartisan legislation to ensure that the VA claims process does not retraumatize survivors of military sexual trauma. Together, we can reduce red tape and enact long-overdue reform to better support our veterans.” “Veterans filing MST claims already face unthinkable

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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JERSEYVILLE - Wok Restaurant, a staple in the Jerseyville community for nearly three decades, has announced it will close its doors for good on April 25, 2025. The decision comes as the owner, a member of the Hong family, prepares to retire and embark on a new chapter in life. The restaurant, known for its Asian cuisine, has been a beloved gathering place in Jerseyville for locals and visitors alike. In a heartfelt message to the community, the Hong family expressed their gratitude for the support they have received over the years. “To our loyal customers, dedicated staff, and the friends and neighbors who have been part of this journey—thank you,” the message read. Reflecting on their time in Jerseyville, the Hong family noted the pride and appreciation they feel for the memories and friendships formed throughout their years of service. The closure marks the end of an era for both the restaurant and its patrons, who have shared countless meals and moments within

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Office for Accessible Campus Community & Equitable Student Support (ACCESS) hailed the late disability rights activist Ed Roberts as a hero and pioneering leader. ACCESS also praised SIUE faculty, staff and students for their part in moving access rights forward during its 6th Annual Ed Roberts Champions of Accessibility Celebration and Awards on Monday, March 17, 2025. Roberts contracted polio that paralyzed him from the neck down and required him to use an iron lung or respirator to breathe, but it did not keep him from being the first wheelchair user to attend the University of California, Berkeley. The awards ceremony was the highlight of the program. “One of the ways that we recognize people on this campus who embody the spirit of Ed Roberts is through our Defender of Equity Awards,” said ACCESS Director Dominic Dorsey. “Many times, we talk about the disability rights movement as a social justice

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Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and Heart’s Nancy Wilson are among the artists celebrating the music of Canadian rockers Triumph on a new tribute album.Magic Power: All…

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Pride St. Louis said it is "devastated" that the brewery has declined to sponsor the festival after more than 30 years of partnership.

Look, I know you’ve probably already seen yesterday’s absolutely stunning story from Jeffrey Goldberg at The Atlantic. The one where Trump administration officials somehow managed to add a journalist to their Signal group chat while planning out their bombing of the Houthi rebels in Yemen. The one that reads like a plot point rejected from […]

Polar bear twin brothers made their public debut Tuesday morning at the Saint Louis Zoo.

U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt played key role in landing a multiyear contract for the new F-47 fighter jet. The deal could bring billions of dollars, more jobs to St. Louis.

“Sherwood – The Adventures of Robin Hood” is a Heart-felt Raucous Romp Through the Forest             by Pat Lindsey The final show of The Rep’s 2024-2025 season is a family-friendly swashbuckling romp through Sherwood Forest in the town of Nottingham, England with Robin Hood and his band of “Merry Men.” Ken Ludwig’s […]

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ALTON - Mayoral candidate and Third Ward Alderman Ray Strebel responded to a recently circulated recording involving property owner Zachariah Yinger, calling it a "political hit job" meant to distract voters from the real issue: who is actually taking action to clean up Alton. "This recording changes nothing," Strebel said. "It's a political stunt pushed by opponents who've been silent while I've done the hard work of cleaning up Alton." Strebel reiterated that he was contacted by Yinger and spoke with him as part of his effort to get troubled properties into better hands. "I'll take any call if it helps get bad actors out of Alton," Strebel said. "And I encourage anyone to actually listen to the recording — they'll hear someone focused on helping this city, not playing politics." Strebel was the first public official to call for the revocation of Yinger's business licenses and demand that Alton send a clear message that criminal behavior won't be tolerated. "My position has

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