February is American Heart Month, and the American Heart Association is working to push legislation that will improve access to automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, in schools and public places, increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrests outside of hospitals.
News moves fast… While this post was getting finalized came news that Marko Elez has resigned after his racist tweets were found and publicized. Nevertheless, the point made herein still stands. Amidst all the news today is news suggesting that Musk and his lackeys have had their access to the federal government’s payment systems limited. […]
BELLEVILLE - Mueller Furniture & Mattress is proud to announce the 4th generation family-owned business has completed a $300,000 remodel for its historic Belleville location that opened its doors nearly 100 years ago. The remodel consists of expanding the showroom with new flooring, ceiling, lighting, paint and in-store kiosks. “We are so excited for our customers to see our investment in our store and the Belleville community,” said Owner and President Mark Mueller. “With all of our previous expansions, we know it’s important to not lose sight of our past. We are committed to keeping our original Belleville location on Main Street and committed to the future. We promise this will be a building that continues to provide an amazing shopping experience for decades to come.” Mueller said these renovations are unique because they focus on enhancing the overall customer experience. The new in-store kiosks use technology to help customers design and envision
Billy Joel and Sting are teaming up for another show this summer.The rock star friends are set to headline New York's Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, on Aug. 21.…
William C. Warden, 29, pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder and assault for killing James Wors, the owner of Bomber O'Brien's Sports Bar and Grill at 4621 Beck Avenue.
WASHINGTON — U.S. senators from both political parties wrote to the acting Social Security commissioner on Thursday, expressing concern it might take the agency more than a year to implement an expansion to benefits that Congress approved last year. “The Social Security Fairness Act restores full Social Security benefits for the millions of teachers, police […]
CHICAGO – As the State of Illinois celebrates the fifth anniversary of the legalization of adult use cannabis in Illinois, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced today that 2024 marked the fourth consecutive year of record-setting sales. Overall, dispensaries report that more than $2 billion of cannabis product was sold in 2024, a 2.5% increase from last year. The $2 billion of product includes a record-setting $1.722 billion in adult use cannabis sales in 2024, with medical cannabis sales exceeding $285 million. Sales taxes collected at Illinois cannabis dispensaries totaled more than $490 million in 2024, per the Illinois Department of Revenue. “The numbers are clear: five years after we legalized adult use cannabis in Illinois, we’re seeing the economic impact of a thriving cannabis industry,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With $2 billion in record-setting sales and $490 million generated in tax revenue,
The Archdiocese of St. Louis disapproves of remarks from a local pastor who recently spoke against legislation that aims to restrict gender-affirming care in Missouri.
ALTON - Upper Alton Baptist Church and Preschool invite the community to come out for their 27th annual Chocolate Festival. From 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, community members can stop by Upper Alton Baptist Church at 2726 College Avenue for all-you-can eat chocolate treats. A plate or a to-go box cost $7, and kids under age 5 are free. You can also purchase a 15-inch platter for $20. Proceeds from the festival benefit the preschool. “We’re all chocolate connoisseurs,” said Tammi Bramley-Cash, who oversees the preschool. “Every year, there are weirder things that somebody decided to put in chocolate.” Buckeyes and chocolate-covered strawberries are “staples,” but Bramley-Cash also promises chocolate-dipped potato chips, bacon covered in chocolate, a three-layer chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, chocolate pudding, chocolate drinks and plenty more. Reverend Brad Donoho added that the 15-inch platter is the perfect contribution
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Mo. — Charges are being sought against a southwest Missouri man after he allegedly admits to shooting an Amazon delivery driver in the head. The shooting reportedly happened Wednesday afternoon west of Highway 97 along Lawrence County Road 2152 in the Pierce City-area, according to a probable cause statement from the Lawrence County [...]
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after a federal judge in Washington granted his motion for a nationwide preliminary injunction in a lawsuit he, with three state attorneys general, filed challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship. “As I have previously indicated, the issue of birthright citizenship is a personal one to me. I am pleased the court has granted our request for a nationwide preliminary injunction and refused to let ‘the beacon of light’ that is the rule of law darken. The 14th Amendment was enshrined in our nation’s Constitution more than 150 years ago, and since then, the right of an individual born in this country to be a citizen of this country has been uniformly recognized. The judge correctly said today, ‘It has become ever more apparent that to our president, the rule of law is but an impediment to his policy goals.’ But despite his actions
The City of St. Louis has contractors working now to add new traffic control measures at the frozen custard stand where two people died in separate collisions in 2022, and six more were injured in 2024.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch parent Lee Enterprises on Thursday reported a fiscal first-quarter loss of $16 million, as it said it's identified $40 million in annual cuts it will soon implement.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) secured a $7 million USDA grant to launch I-COVER, the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience Program, which offers cost-share/financial incentives to producers and landowners who are new adopters of cover crops or who utilize new techniques for earlier establishment of cover crops. The multi-state USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant between Illinois, Indiana and Iowa establishes a three-year program for cover crops planted in 2025, 2026 and 2027. "Research shows that cover crops improve soil health, reduce erosion, increase drought resistance, and reduce pests, weeds and diseases," said Jerry Costello II, Illinois Director of Agriculture . “Illinois is home to some of the most fertile soil in the world, and I encourage farmers to participate in this important new program to conserve and protect it.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to help modernize vehicle safety tests by requiring the use of the most advanced testing devices available successfully passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST). The bipartisan She Develops Regulations In Vehicle Equality and Safety (She DRIVES) Act would help enhance passenger vehicle safety by updating U.S. crashworthiness testing procedures. The bill is estimated to help save more than 1,300 lives while saving billions of dollars in economic impact from preventing and mitigating deaths and tens of thousands of injuries. “We can be doing so much more to improve roadway safety and make sure visiting a family member or a routine trip to the grocery store doesn’t end in tragedy,” said Senator Duckworth. “I’m proud our bipartisan legislation passed through committee
This week the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services transferred more than $3 million from the medical marijuana program to the Missouri Veterans Commission. Missourians voted in 2018 to adopt a constitutional amendment that included a provision requiring that fees and taxes generated by the medical marijuana program be transferred to the Veterans Commission…
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