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For over 35 years, Martin Luther King Jr. has been nationally recognized every third Monday in January. This day honors his legacy and commitment during the Civil Rights Movement.

Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt has responded to Elon Musk's taunt over the band's performance on ABC's Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest . As previously reported, Billie…

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Elizabeth Zucker will serve as the president of the St. Louis region, where she'll be tasked with building business and serving as a civic leader.

Brittney Smith has been an associate judge since 2019.

Dear Editor: Every day, I drive to work between Wood River and Edwardsville on Highway 143, and as I pass 255, I begin to see all of the trash along the roadway. This continues on, all the way until Bender Hill Road, which leads back to the landfill. The trash along 255 between I-270 and Route 143 is also a major eye-sore in our community. Sadly, our County Board Chairman has decided to place his own political interests ahead of actually solving this problem. The public deserves to know the full story, which, as has become all too common, involves a politician (Kurt Prenzler) with conflicts of interests accepting donations from interested parties and then doing nothing. Enough is enough. There have been citizen complaints (including complaints from me) for a few years now. There is a small, but vocal group, led by citizens Rusty Wheat and Mike Wever, who have attended County Board Meetings, and have complained to surrounding municipalities, elected officials, state legislators, IDOT

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GRANITE CITY - The Granite City teachers union, formally The Granite City Federation of Teachers, has officially changed their name. In an effort to recognize all of the hard working professionals in Granite City Community Unit School District #9, Local 743 has voted to change their official name to The Granite City Federation of Educational Professionals. The 100-year old local represents social workers, guidance counselors, nurses, school psychologists, speech pathologists, in addition to teachers. "Our 400+ membership realizes that there are a multitude of professionals that are here to service all of the students in the Granite City School District. It is important to us that our organization is a reflection of all of our members, including our local's official name," said Chuck Noud, Local 743 President. “As the needs of students grow, the role of all professionals in education must expand to make sure that all necessary supports are in place to ensure student success.

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs is warning about the dangers of a potential federal government shutdown if the U.S. House and Senate cannot meet the looming government funding deadlines. Treasurer Frerichs believes a shutdown threatens the well-being of Illinois families, workers, businesses, and the entire U.S. economy. “A federal government shutdown will needlessly harm families fighting to pay bills, recklessly damage the business community which needs certainty to plan, and threaten our economy,” Treasurer Frerichs said. “Congress must stop the name-calling, work together to find a compromise, and stop kicking the can down the road.” Congress faces two government shutdown deadlines following stopgap legislation passed in November 2023. In a shutdown, federal agencies must stop all non-essential discretionary functions until new funding legislation is passed and signed into law. Spending authority for an array of high-profile

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AMES, Iowa - More than 1,700 graduates received degrees from Iowa State University this fall. Graduate and undergraduate ceremonies were held Dec. 15-16 at Hilton Coliseum. Of the 1,705 students who graduated this semester, a total of 1,742 degrees were awarded (1,431 undergraduate, 311 graduate) with some students earning multiple degrees. Following are graduates from your area: Alton, IL Jason Godi, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering Edwardsville, IL Kurt Brase, Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Engineering, Summa Cum Laude

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 19 attorneys general, called on the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to investigate recent reports that a federally funded contractor has produced military-grade ammunition for sale to civilians, including to perpetrators of horrific recent mass shootings. In their letter , Raoul and the coalition are calling on the White House office to investigate how a facility overseen by the U.S. Army – the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (Lake City) – produced billions of rounds of ammunition that were sold on the civilian market. Raoul and the coalition are also asking the office to ensure that future military production contracts prohibit the sale of military-subsidized weapons and ammunition to civilians. “Military-grade weapons and ammunition have no place in our communities,” Raoul said. “I will continue to advocate for commonsense gun safety measures to prevent the kind of horrific mass

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EAST ST. LOUIS — In an effort to lift the spirits of seniors in the 57 th District, State Senator Christopher Belt invites residents of all ages to get creative and donate homemade or store-bought valentines. “Our seniors have contributed so much to our community, and it’s important we show them love and appreciation when we can,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “A small gesture like making a Valentine’s Day card can make a significant difference in brightening someone’s day and letting them know they are valued.” Belt is encouraging community members in the area to write Valentine’s Day cards, which can be dropped off or mailed to his district office. Once all the cards have been collected, they will be delivered to various senior facilities in the 57 th District. The collection of Valentine’s Day cards will run through Friday, Feb. 9. Those wishing to participate can drop off cards at one of Belt’s district offices or mai

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There are lots of things you can call veteran Cincinnati police officer Ryan Olthaus. Some people called him a racist, after he appeared to flash the “ok” sign (something associated with [but not limited to] white supremacists) at anti-police violence protesters. You can also call him a coward. After all, he couldn’t be bothered to […]

ST. LOUIS, MO. – The United Way of Greater St. Louis’ annual community campaign raised over $67 million dollars to help neighbors across our 16-county region, providing vital funding and support to over 160 local nonprofit partner agencies. The success of the community campaign was announced at the Victory Celebration on Tuesday, November 28 th at CityPark Stadium. Campaign Chair Martin J. Lyons Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of Ameren Corporation, and Co-Chair Scott Hartwig, Regions Commercial Banking leader and market executive for Greater St. Louis, were in attendance as well as other corporate and community leaders who supported the campaign. United Way board member and KMOX host Mike Claiborne kicked off the celebration as the master of ceremonies with keynote addresses coming from United Way President and CEO, Michelle Tucker, Lyons and Hartwig. United Way’s annual community campaign brings together thousands of individuals, companies, unions, and foundations

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) is encouraging local governments, community-based nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education to pursue an unprecedented federal funding opportunity to address climate challenges and reduce pollution. The Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant Program ( Community Change Grants ), created by the Inflation Reduction Act and administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA), offers $2 billion in grants in two tracks of funding. Track I, Community-Driven Investments for Change, is expected to award approximately $1.96 billion for 150 projects for $10-20 million each. Track II, Meaningful Engagement for Equitable Governance, is expected to award approximately $40 million for 20 projects for $1-3 million each. Community Change Grants from U.S. EPA may be used for the following types of activities: • Climate resiliency and adaptation. • Mitigating

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SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released grant funding to national gas station companies to support their Illinois locations in increasing the availability of domestic biofuel. The funding, awarded from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act —of which not a single Congressional Republican voted for. “The Inflation Reduction Act provided $500 million to install more dispensers and storage tanks at gas stations so that more drivers can get biofuels locally,” said Durbin. “Ethanol blends reduce carbon emissions and fuel costs. It’s good for Illinois farmers, and it’s good for rural jobs.” “At a time when Big Oil has been profiting off of hardworking Americans, increasing the availability

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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $5 million in available grant funding through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. Following state recovery programming for businesses totaling $1.5 billion, the latest American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)-funded opportunity is designed to provide additional support for local chambers of commerce that experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Local chambers of commerce support the small business infrastructure that makes so many Illinois communities great—but like everyone in the small business space, they were hit hard by the effects of the pandemic,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “These grant awards will support entrepreneurs who took a risk to establish a business in uncertain times and deserve a fair shot at contributing to our growing economic recovery.” Local chambers of commerce play a vital

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"In light of these challenges, SMS Novel Films has chosen to conduct the beta test in an unnamed neighborhood at a time of our choosing. Rest assured, our on-demand drone app service will remain available citywide.

County Council members, however, saw increases that match with the county's trends for the most part, but none more than Councilwoman Shalonda Webb of unincorporated North County.

A 17-year-old girl on Thursday afternoon accidentally shot herself in the hand and thigh, police said.

The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. helped change the world with his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered during the March on Washington in 1963. And as one of the most notable leaders of the U.S. civil rights movement, the Baptist minister and activist played a key role in the movement for civil and economic equality for African Americans from the mid-1950s until his assassination in 1968.