SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois sheriff's deputy charged in the shooting death of Sonya Massey was kicked out of the Army for the first of two drunken driving convictions in which he had a weapon in his car, authorities said, but that didn't stop multiple law enforcement agencies from giving him a badge. Before [...]
– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA)—Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging—along with U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week to introduce the Section 508 Refresh Act . This new bill would require federal agencies to take a series of actions to ensure people with disabilities can use the federal government’s technology. While Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires agencies to make federal technology accessible, a 2022 Senate Aging Committee investigation found that department and agency technology, particularly within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is often out of compliance. The investigation revealed how these accessibility failures were creating barriers for people with disabilities who rely on federal technology for essential services, including health care, employment services and Social Security benefits. “ So many Americans rely on programs an
Brandon L. Allen was accused of killing Douglas Sanders and critically injuring another man after chasing Sanders' car from Roxy's night club in Illinois on March 4.
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (ILFOP) State Lodge President Chris Southwood has issued the following statement regarding a labor contract grievance that was filed by a separate organization, not the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, on behalf of the former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy who has been charged with murder in the death of Sonya Massey: “We are the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, strictly a fraternal organization. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge is not the labor organization that filed the grievance on behalf of the former deputy who is jailed on murder charges. That dubious distinction rests with the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, which is a completely separate organization with different leadership, a different organizational structure and a different mission. The Illinois Fraternal Order of Police State Lodge had zero involvement in this grievance and yet we are bearing the brunt of the public outcry
Today, we’re happy to announce that we’ve partnered once again with Weber Chevrolet to give back to our local teachers. And this month, we have with us, Carey Siegel, a second-grade teacher from Windsor Elementary in Imperial, Missouri! Congratulations, Carey!
Google is running an ad during the Olympics. Perhaps you've seen it. A little girl wants to write a fan letter to her hero, 400-meter-hurdle world-record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. So Dad suggests she have Google's AI write one for her. He even makes up the prompt for her. The first time I saw this ad, ...continue reading "Dear [insert name here] . . ."
Former Alton police officer Jeremiah T. Dressler has been charged with stealing funds from the Alton Police Department Benevolent and Protective Association while employed, and is awaiting his next court date on August 9.
A Lee's Summit, Missouri, man appeared in federal court in downtown St. Louis on Monday and admitted to leading police on a high-speed chase on Interstate 44 before being caught with nearly three pounds of methamphetamine.
Consider the following chart. It shows the value of commercial property under foreclosure: What conclusion do you draw from the right edge of the chart, which shows foreclosures going up? Here's what the Wall Street Journal says: Surge in Commercial-Property Foreclosures Suggests Bottom Is Near In previous downturns, comparable surges in foreclosure activity has signaled ...continue reading "How long will the office building crisis last?"
In response to demand from existing customers and prospects, the St. Louis-based firm has broadened its service offerings to include artificial intelligence with Microsoft Copilot, automation, virtual chief information officer services, mergers and acquisition technology advisory and Microsoft licensing. Over the past two years, Anders CPAs + Advisors has added seven employees to its technology services practice. And it’s not over.
(Note: This is the first in a series of articles about artists who will be showcased at the Edwardsville Art Fair). Three artists will showcase their unique perspectives through exhibits showcased at the Edwardsville Art Fair on Sept. 27-29, 2024, at Edwardsville City Park. Brett Miley, Michael Plurad, and Bruce Toulmin each bring a distinct approach to digital artworks, providing visitors with an engaging and diverse experience. Miley, whose nature-based digital artworks aim to foster tranquility and educate viewers about various species, uses mandalas to present these creatures in an unprecedented light. "My goal is to help people find tranquility through my nature-based artwork and to show the beauty of these precious species and educate people about them. My mandalas show sides of these species in a way that they have not been seen before," Miley stated. Plurad draws inspiration from early 20th-century illustrators Arthur Rackham and Alphonse Mucha, blending modern techniques
CHICAGO - On July 2, 2024, the State of Illinois received federal approval of its proposed Healthcare Transformation 1115 Demonstration waiver that will allow the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to begin nation-leading work to expand Medicaid coverage. Assistance will soon address root causes of health disparities, such as housing and food insecurity, and help individuals transitioning from incarceration. “Here in Illinois, the 1115 waiver is the cornerstone of our broader strategy to address health-related social needs,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We are using it to direct Medicaid resources toward initiatives that address the root causes of health inequalities such as housing, food insecurity, unemployment, violence prevention, re-entry from prison settings, substance use treatment, and more. Illinois is leading the way in this work and once again setting the nationwide standard for what equitable, effective, and people-centric
(The Center Square) — As voters in St. Louis County prepare to vote in next Tuesday’s Missouri primary, research finds they strongly prefer the ability to cast ballots at any polling place in the county.
BELLEVILLE - Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) teams are set to be in action as they conduct evaluations in the aftermath of severe weather and tornadoes that struck the region earlier this month. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Winnebago County and St. Clair County. Local, county, state, and federal PDA teams will be going door-to-door in the hardest-hit areas to verify and validate the damages caused by the severe weather that occurred on July 15 and July 16. This initiative aims to assess the extent of the damage and determine the necessary aid and resources for recovery. Media personnel interested in covering the event can contact Kevin Sur, Public Information Officer for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), at Kevin.Sur@Illinois.Gov, or FEMA Region 5 External Affairs at FEMA-R5-news-desk@fema.dhs.gov for information on field teams and locations. The Illinois Emergency Management
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