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Will the Missouri Senate actually make it to 6 p.m. Friday? That’s the constitutional deadline for the legislative session to adjourn for the year. And the Senate — thanks to Republican infighting — has failed to reach the finish line three years in a row. But this year the GOP supermajority is finally getting along. And as lawmakers enter the final week of the 2025 legislative session, Senate Republicans hope that unity will allow them to roll back abortion rights and a new paid sick leave…

On Monday, several businesses will present checks at the Madison County Sheriff's Office.

The much maligned Private Building Stabilization Program has been terminated and liens forgiven by Mayor Spencer. I’m not going to argue that the shortcomings and alleged corruption weren’t so. You can read some of the coverage below. What I will do is show you some of the good that came of the program. StlToday – St. […]

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O’FALLON, Ill. — HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Allison Harris, PA-C, to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care – St. Elizabeth’s at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 5000, in O’Fallon, Illinois. Harris is a certified physician assistant with a clinical focus in gastroenterology. She provides compassionate, patient-centered care through open communication, trust and individualized attention. Harris takes time to listen, educate and partner with her patients to develop care plans tailored to their unique needs and long-term health goals. She earned a Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. She holds a Master of Science in biology from Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and a Bachelor of Arts in biology from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana. Harris resides in O’Fallon. In her free time, she enjoys strength training, reading, meal prepping and exploring the local

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ALTON — Alton Pride is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 High School Scholarships, awarded to four outstanding students who have demonstrated a deep commitment to community service, leadership, and advocacy within and beyond the LGBTQ+ community. This year’s scholarships are awarded as follows: Roadecker “Roe” Watts Award ($1,500) – Bailey Rardin, Alton High School Debbie Paynic Award ($1,000) – Jamie Postlewait, Alton High School Harvey Milk Award ($750) – Adelia, Sandifer, Alton High School RuPaul Charles Award ($500) – Jake Sims, Civic Memorial High School Applicants were evaluated by the Alton Pride Board of Directors through an anonymous review process that considered a written essay, demonstrated volunteerism (20+ hours), and overall alignment with the organization’s mission. The 2025 awards mark a new milestone with a record number of applications submitted, reflecting the growing impact and reach of

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U.S. and China are expected to hold trade talks Saturday through Monday in Switzerland.

More states are forcing home sellers to specifically disclose when their homes have flooded. But not Missouri, even as properties are flooded and flipped by the dozens.

One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting and another was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police are investigating a possible double shooting in Washington Park, St. Clair County, Illinois, after reports of an officer-involved shooting.

Missouri’s system for providing legal representation to families ensnared in the foster care system is highly decentralized, relying on county-level funding and operating with little state oversight, a months-long investigation by The Independent found.

Will the Missouri Senate actually make it to 6 p.m. Friday?  That’s the constitutional deadline for the legislative session to adjourn for the year. And the Senate — thanks to Republican infighting — has failed to reach the finish line three years in a row.  But this year the GOP supermajority is finally getting along. […]

Debate about abortion is often divorced from reality. But I was still stunned by the stream of elaborate and hurtful lies from Missouri lawmakers at the recent hearing on the bill to overturn Amendment 3. House Joint Resolution 73 is an attempt to reinstate the abortion ban that Missouri voters rejected when we passed Amendment […]

ST. LOUIS - A cut-off area of low pressure is drifting north from the Gulf Coast. This will bring scattered showers and some thundershowers to the St. Louis area on Monday. When it is not raining, expect mostly cloudy skies and top temperatures in the mid-70s. Showers should decrease for Monday evening. Overnight temperatures will [...]

The Republican-led chambers still have several priorities they want to accomplish before they leave Jefferson City in five days.

Bruce Springsteen is revisiting his 1999 reunion tour with the E Street Band for the latest release in his Live Archives series.The New Jersey rocker just released a live recording of…

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There is so much unfinished business that some Republicans in Washington are saying the unsayable: Just drop it.

By his deeds, and by choosing the name of the last Pope Leo, the new pope’s Catholicism appears Christian—and even social—democratic.

Not only are more communications being swept up as part of the war on drugs, but dissenters against government activities could also be targeted.