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CHICAGO - Last week the Senate confirmed its 150th federal judge under the Biden-Harris Administration. Illinois’ own Senator Dick Durbin, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, played a key role in filling the vacancies and ensuring that the bench is filled with judges who are dedicated to fairness and impartiality, the rule of law, and the Constitution. The appointments also mark significant progress in diversifying the judicial arena, delivering on President Biden’s promise to confirm judges from an array of personal and professional backgrounds. 100 of the appointed judges are women, nearly double the number of women judges appointed under the Trump administration, and 98 are people of color. The President’s appointees “come from professional backgrounds that have for far too long been underrepresented on the bench—from labor and immigration attorneys to public defenders and civil rights lawyers.” President Biden extended his thanks

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An organization aimed at ensuring equitable access to housing here has been cut off from federal funding as officials investigate if it mixed money with business run by director's wife.

Here's how you can keep first responders and other drivers safe near the scene of a crash.

The late Robbie Robertson will be celebrated this week with a memorial hosted by his friend and longtime collaborator, director Martin Scorsese.  Robbie Robertson: A Celebration of His Life and Music is taking place…

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“We’re not poaching anyone,” said one Atlanta officer, “because no one wants to do this job right now.”

Pastors signal a reluctance to close parish schools despite enrollment declines.

Roughly 215,000 people in Missouri were eligible for the food assistance program, and only 84,900 participated.

In 1833, Gustave Koerner fled his homeland of Germany and came to the United States. He settled in Belleville, Illinois and became an attorney, served on the Illinois Supreme Court and was lieutenant governor. He was also a confidant of Abraham Lincoln. The 170 year old home where Koerner lived still stands and there are renewed efforts to restore and preserve it. In an interview recorded on location, producer Alex Heuer talks with two people behind the effort.

ST. LOUIS -- Multi-platinum-selling and Grammy Award-winning entertainer Zac Brown Band has been announced as the headliner for Glennon LIVE, a concert happening Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Chaifetz Arena. This one-of-a-kind night, presented by Post Holdings, will benefit SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital and will celebrate the patients, families and caregivers of the [...]

Eternal Jungle, an exhibition by artist Jasmine Raskas, is an immersive installation including sculpture, painting, light, sound, and touch. The goal of this installation is to explore sentience and question […]

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The English musician will be joined by Los Straitjackets during his U.S. tour.

The man allegedly punched a responding officer, causing them to fall and hit their head.

Experience the enchanting beauty of the Missouri Ozarks at Top of the Rock, where you'll explore stunning natural landscapes, delve into the region's history, and enjoy unique bar experiences.