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Trump rails against China in new 2020 election claims disputed by critics

2 months ago
President Trump launched a series of new accusations regarding the 2020 election, declassifying a handful of documents as he argued U.S. elections remain insecure – claims that were swiftly disputed by Democrats. In his primetime address, Trump this time said the intelligence community failed to sound the alarm as China penetrated U.S. voter rolls that [...]
Mallory Wilson, Rebecca Beitsch, Julia Manchester, and The Hill

UPDATE: Pilot hospitalized with 'serious injuries' after St. Joseph helicopter crash

2 months ago
ST. JOSEPH, Ill. (WCIA) -- Crews responded to the scene of a helicopter crash in Champaign County Thursday evening. Sheriff Dustin Heuerman shared with WCIA that a crop duster helicopter reportedly hit powerlines and crashed in the area of 2000E and 1700N in St. Joseph. The pilot was the sole occupant of the helicopter. He [...]
Molly Sweeney and Tyler Hill

Corn growers urge DOJ investigation into ‘collusive’ fertilizer industry practices

2 months ago
Farmers from across the country are urging the federal government to expedite an investigation of the fertilizer industry as they struggle with “impossibly high input costs.”  A letter from grower associations follows a slew of recent federal actions taken to address the expense of fertilizers.  In the letter sent to leaders of the Senate Committee […]
Cami Koons

St. Louis Blues sign Connor McMichael to a 6-year, $40.5 million contract

2 months ago
Connor McMichael has signed a six-year, $40.5 million contract with the St. Louis Blues. McMichael will count $6.75 million against the salary cap through the 2031-32 NHL season. McMichael joined the team as part of the return from the Washington Capitals in the Jordan Kyrou trade last month. The 25-year-old forward is coming off setting a career high with 32 assists and also scoring 14 goals in 78 games with the Capitals. He has 162 points in 333 regular season and playoff games since making his debut in the league in 2021.
Associated Press

Duckworth Secures Illinois Water Priorities in Senate Committee-Passed WRDA Bill

2 months ago
— U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), founding Co-Chair of the Senate’s first-ever Environmental Justice Caucus, successfully secured several key priorities that would expand access to clean, safe and reliable water for Illinois families in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which passed unanimously out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). This bill builds upon multiple legacy programs from Senator Duckworth’s

I-270 Westbound Reduced to One Lane This weekend in Madison County

2 months 1 week ago
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on westbound Interstate 270 from Illinois 3 to the Mississippi River in Madison County for road construction. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 18, westbound I-270 traffic will be reduced to one lane, weather permitting. All westbound lanes are expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are