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Bill would create grant programs to support women through pregnancy and newborn stages, and improve access to pre- and post-natal telehealth appointments

The United States and China agreed Monday to lower steep tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, temporarily cooling a trade war but still leaving a cloud of uncertainty over businesses in the world’s two largest economies. American and Chinese officials announced the pause will go into effect Wednesday, following talks in Geneva, Switzerland, as negotiations on […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday aimed at lowering drug prices by pressuring pharmaceutical companies to align their U.S. pricing models with those in similarly wealthy countries. “We’ll slash the cost of prescription drugs and will bring fairness to America,” Trump said at a morning White House event. “We’re all gonna […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of both the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Veterans’ Affairs Committees (SVAC)—and U.S. Representatives April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06) and James Moylan (R-GU-AL) introduced legislation to modernize the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in order to help ensure that military caregiver benefits are available to more people who selflessly care for their servicemember or Veteran family member in medical need. The Making it Likely for Families of the Military to Live with Leave Access (MIL FMLA) Act would expand FMLA leave benefits for military family members who aren’t currently covered under the FMLA. “It’s long overdue that Congress expands leave benefits for the selfless Americans who care for their servicemember or Veteran loved ones—who often have complex and unique medical needs as a result of their service,” said Senator Duckworth

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The long-time St. Louis Post-Dispatch photojournalist, who chronicled historic events including iconic Ferguson protests, retires.

SPRINGFIELD – With warmer weather comes “tick season” and the annual observance of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month throughout the month of May. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging the public to learn how to protect themselves from ticks and Lyme disease. “Lyme disease is a serious bacterial infection transmitted through the bite of infected ticks,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the United States affecting more than 500,000 people nationally each year. As the summer approaches, I encourage our residents to learn to ‘Fight the Bite’ and protect yourself and your loved ones from tickborne illnesses. If you have been in wooded or high grassy areas and are experiencing symptoms – fever, fatigue, headache and a circular rash – see your health care provider immediately.” IDPH has created Pocket Cards , a Tick Defense Knowledge

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The all-girls school, which opened in 1932, is the only Catholic high school left in North County.

Investigators have confirmed the identify of a Hazelwood man who died Sunday while in custody at the Florissant Police Department.

Heather Stiles says she was fired by Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick after she alleged the office had failed to follow state and federal laws and guidelines. Fitzpatrick denies the allegations.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is providing notification to the owners and operators of ten Community Water Systems (CWS) that have been identified as having an emergency connection to a CWS that was previously notified of the detection of one or more Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) at levels exceeding newly enacted groundwater quality standards. The ten CWS only utilize the emergency connection in the event of a water emergency. A list of the ten systems is included with this notification. Illinois Right-to-Know laws require CWSs to notify all end users if groundwater contamination poses a threat of exposure to the public above the Class I groundwater quality standards. This law establishes methods of notification and strict time frames for providing notice. Groundwater routinely utilized by the ten CWS specified in this release does not exceed the newly adopted groundwater quality standards; however, the systems are authorized

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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker announced that the State of Illinois received the necessary assurances from the federal government to move toward completion of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This afternoon, the Trump Administration issued a memorandum expressing their support for continuation of the project, which aims to prevent invasive carp from infiltrating the Great Lakes. After months of uncertainty around the withholding of federal infrastructure funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), the Administration has reversed course and given the certainty required for the State of Illinois to continue as previously planned. “I am glad that the Trump Administration heard our calls about the importance of delivering federal funds for the Brandon Road Project and decided to finally meet their obligations to the State of Illinois and the Great Lakes region,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I have made clear that – in the interest

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EDWARDSVILLE — A reported incident involving a suspicious individual on a bike trail near Illinois Highway 157 and Commerce Drive in Edwardsville has prompted Edwardsville Police to remind residents to remain vigilant while using local trails. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2025, when a woman walking on the trail reported feeling uneasy after encountering a man. Edwardsville Police Chief Mike Fillback said the man did not physically touch her, but she came forward to share that she had “a strange feeling about it.” The male was reported to have encroached on the woman's space while she was on the trail for 10 or 15 minutes this past Thursday. Authorities have not yet identified or spoken with the individual involved. Chief Fillback urged trail users to carry cell phones and to contact police immediately if they experience any unusual encounters. “We encourage people to be mindful of their surroundings, always,” Fillback said. “This typ

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SPRINGFIELD - Madison County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier," is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g., school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there was no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. Under a law passed in 1975, property in Illinois should be assessed at one-third (1/3) of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures. Farmland is assessed at one-third of its agriculture economic

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Foreigner is set to play the season 27 finale of NBC's The Voice, airing May 20 at 9 p.m. ET.The band is expected to play a medley of their greatest hits,…

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You can believe any version of this story you want, but there’s no version that makes ICE and the DHS look like heroes protecting themselves from an actual threat. Let’s first take a look at the local reporting from where ICE is putting boots on the ground: Newark, New Jersey. Three House of Representatives members […]

ALTON — The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Southern Illinois University (SIU) System Office of Community Engagement (OCE) will host a series of free events this May at The Wedge and SIUE, located at 620 E Broadway, Alton, aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and community members through education, collaboration, and innovation. The events begin Friday, May 16, with “Capital Connections: Bootstrapping for Your Business,” a session led by the SBDC from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This workshop will guide aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs through self-funding strategies and alternative financial tools, focusing on ways to grow a business without giving up equity. Jo Ann Di Maggio May, director of the Illinois SBDC for the Metro East at SIUE, said, “Learn your financing options as a new entrepreneur from venture capital to bootstrapping. If you are starting your journey or looking to grow this series is for you.” On Wednesday, May

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JERSEY COUNTY - A serious accident occurred on Illinois Route 16/100 on Sunday morning, May 11, 2025, Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns reported on Monday, May 12, 2025. Sheriff Manns said there was no fire or entrapment in the accident but it was a very serious crash. He also said the man, who was 60 years old, was airlifted out to a St. Louis hospital from the scene. The sheriff said the accident occurred at 8:44 a.m. on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The accident remains under investigation by the Jersey County Sheriff's Office and no other information will be released at this time.

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ALTON - With 74 years in the business, Duke Bakery is just as beloved as ever in the Alton community. Located at 819 Henry Street in Alton, Duke Bakery is a staple in the Middletown neighborhood. Ben Hollis, who owns the bakery with his wife, shared that they have enjoyed welcoming generations of customers, and they are looking forward to celebrating the 75th anniversary of the business next year. “To be able to operate that business in this town on the same street corner for 74 years is a testament not to us. It’s a testament to the community, because they’re the ones that stood behind us,” Hollis said. “I think it all lies in the customers and the community more than it does in anything we have done.” Hollis began working at the store 25 years ago, when his in-laws owned it and needed help after losing one of their bakers. He quickly fell in love with the job. He noted that a lot has changed since he took on his role in 2000, though there’

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