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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps, a national program that offers career training and housing to young Americans from low-income backgrounds. “For more than 60 years, Job Corps has offered vocational and academic training to teenagers and young adults who often lack the support and skills necessary to transition to the workforce and provide for themselves and their families,” Raoul said. “President Trump’s decision to dismantle this vital program is illegal, and I will continue to work with my fellow attorneys general to protect our residents from the Trump administration’s unlawful actions.” Last week, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a preliminary injunction in favor of the plaintiffs in National Job Corps Association et al. v. Department

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ST. LIBORY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that road repairs on Illinois 4 from Illinois 15 to Illinois 13 in St. Clair County will require daily lane closures beginning, weather permitting, Monday, July 7. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. The project is anticipated to be completed this fall. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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ST. LOUIS - For nearly the past two decades, the St. Louis region’s transit advocacy agency Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) – in conjunction with AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District – has helped more than 10,000 older adults integrate walking and public transit use to explore area attractions in a group setting through its Ten Toes + Transit Program. Walk leaders are a key component of the ongoing success of this award-winning program, and CMT is seeking additional individuals willing to lead a walking group for its 12-week-long Fall 2025 session getting underway in August. “I was a walk leader for 17 years and enjoyed every minute of it,” stated Mary Fran Balmer, who led more than 400 walks over the years and now walks as part of a group. “I’ve made lifelong friends and visited amazing places as part of this program. I encourage others to consider being a walk leader.” Walk leaders guide a group of

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Food sizzling on the grill is one of the classic sounds of summer — right up there with kids splashing in sprinklers and the crack of a bat at the ballpark. That sizzling can also be a good stand-in for how we might feel outside on a sweltering day. With a little planning, though, we can make our time in the sun feel cooler and more comfortable — and much better for our skin. “Any amount of tan, and certainly sunburn, represents damage to the DNA of our skin cells,” said Dr. Aubriana McEvoy, a dermatologist at WashU Medicine in St. Louis. “And the more sun people get over their lives, the more of a chance there is for damaged cells to turn into skin cancer, which can affect our quality of life and, in some cases, the length of our lives.” Too much sun can also lead to wrinkles, coarse skin and discoloration, making our skin look older than it is, she added. Some simple steps can go a long way toward lowering the risk of skin cancer while keeping

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expansion of its list of ZIP codes where lead exposure testing is required for children who live within those areas. 180 new zip codes, representing parts of 47 Illinois counties, have been added to the list this year, bringing the total of high-risk ZIP codes to more than 1,350. By this time next year, all remaining ZIP codes in the state will be included, implementing universal childhood lead testing statewide. “IDPH is committed to building brighter futures for our children and families,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “This latest expansion of lead testing list brings us closer to achieving the ambitious goal of universal statewide testing. There is no safe level of lead in the blood. Early detection and intervention are critical tools to help protect Illinois’s kids from the serious health and developmental challenges caused from lead exposure.” Lead

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A big concern over the holiday weekend in St. Louis was the use of fireworks as many homes remain damaged from the tornado that struck on May 16th. In response to the ongoing recovery efforts, an 'Insurance Claim Hub' has been established in North St. Louis to assist residents affected by the storm. Volunteers at [...]

Called ​“traitors” at the docks, over 100 East Coast fishermen are also working for wind developers. Many voted for a president who wants to tear it all down.

Police in St. Louis are intensifying efforts to curb dangerous behavior after a firework was thrown into a police SUV, shattering its back window. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) has announced a crackdown on illegal activities, particularly focusing on enforcing firework laws and holding parents accountable for their children's actions. The incident occurred [...]

Scattered showers and storms increase through the day, maxing out in coverage this afternoon and evening. While severe weather is not expected, a few storms could bring heavy downpours, gusty winds, and cloud to ground lightning. Temperatures on Sunday will be near 90 and humidity will be high with a mix of clouds and sun. Storms [...]

More than half of those arrests involved minors, including a 12-year-old from Florissant. Police are also issuing citations to their parents.

For the first time, The Muny will present the Disney phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! In the kingdom of Arendelle, sisters Anna and Elsa grow increasingly distant. […]

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Daughter of the late James and Edwina Bussmann. Sister of David Bussmann, Paul Bussmann, and the late Bill Bussmann. Wife of Terry Donohue. Mother of Neal Donohue and the late Brian Donohue.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at The Church of the Annunziata, 9305 Clayton Road, St. Louis.

Dr. Joseph Thomas Black, a devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, and neurologist, died peacefully at his home in Clayton on June 17, 2025, at the age of 85.