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It's inflation day, and the BLS reports that CPI spiked up to 3.7% in December on an annualized basis: Core CPI didn't change much and ended the month at 3.8%. This is obviously not a good report, but as usual, it's a noisy series and a single month doesn't mean much. On a conventional year-over-year ...continue reading "CPI spikes up in December"

Law enforcement officers learned long ago that if all they have is a crime scene and no likely suspects, there was no reason to wear out shoe leather beating the streets for alleged criminals. They don’t even need to leave the office. All they have to do is produce a subpoena for certain third-party records […]

Nathan Katcher, a six-year-old student from Parkway School District, went viral when his mother posted a video of Nathan doing advanced math equations.

ALTON - Centerstone, a nonprofit health system specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatments, will host a free, virtual Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training on January 31 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. CT. CEUs are available. This training will discuss ACEs, provide practical information on how these experiences can impact individuals’ wellness throughout the lifespan and review risk factors associated with ACEs and the role of protective factors. “The ACEs study is groundbreaking and gives us a better understanding of how common ACEs are and how they impact lifelong physical and mental development. Join us for the webinar to learn how ACEs do not determine your destiny,” said Hannah Chapman, Centerstone Trauma, Treatment and Training grant coordinator. Objectives of the training include: Discuss the groundbreaking ACEs study Gain a deeper understanding of how common ACEs are Learn how ACEs impact brain development Discuss how building

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A group of Republican lawmakers raised concerns about the death penalty and advocated for legislation that would abolish it in Missouri during a Tuesday press conference at the state Capitol — characterizing it as an issue of restraining government overreach and protecting life.  Rep. Chad Perkins, a Republican from Bowling Green, has filed legislation to abolish the death penalty and sentence those on death row instead to life in prison without parole.

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reverse a lower court’s decision preventing New Jersey from enforcing a state law intended to protect the health and safety of immigrants by closing private detention facilities. In the brief filed in CoreCivic Inc. v. Murphy, Raoul and the coalition urge the Court of Appeals to reverse the lower court’s decision arguing that states should be able to enforce state laws that protect residents’ health and safety without the federal government’s interference. “States have a responsibility to protect the health and wellness of our residents, and private corporations should not be exempt from those laws because they have federal contracts,” Raoul said. “I am urging the Court of Appeals to reverse the lower court’s decision because states should be allowed to enforce laws

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CHICAGO - The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB), through its Rev Up EV! Community College Initiative has awarded $9.4 Million to 25 Illinois community colleges to help support the state’s growing Electric Vehicle (EV) industry through job training and technology development programs. Overall, the funding will promote the development and growth of training programs that prepare individuals for careers in EV technology and EV-specific advanced manufacturing fields, with a priority focus on programs and training in areas that are most in demand by EV businesses and industry partners. “Thanks to Governor Pritzker’s leadership, Illinois is at the forefront of change to vehicle electrification and continues to attract new EV industry companies. This funding will allow our community college system to increase the trained workforce and create new technology that will support the growing needs of the industry for years to come,” said ICCB Executive Director Bria

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CARTERSVILLE — Governor JB Pritzker visited the Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) Cancer Institute today to announce a $10M grant to Southern Illinois Healthcare for their recent expansion of the SIH Cancer Institute in Carterville. The grant is made possible through the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan to improve infrastructure statewide. “As Governor, there is nothing more important than the health and safety of Illinoisans — no matter their zip code or income status,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I couldn’t be prouder to announce that we have awarded the SIH Cancer Institute $10 million in Rebuild Illinois grant funding to help cover the cost of this recent project. After years of planning, design, and construction, each and every one of those patients, and many more, will have access to the modernized healing spaces and the quality, holistic care they deserve.” The 10M general investment, will be utilized for upgrades to facility furniture,

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced today that adult use cannabis sales set a new annual record in 2023, exceeding $1.6 billion. Records were also set in sales to in-state residents and the number of items sold, with that total increasing more than 15% compared to 2022. Sales taxes collected at Illinois adult use cannabis dispensaries totaled $417.6 million in 2023, per the Illinois Department of Revenue. “From day one, my administration has put equity first to build the most accessible cannabis industry in the nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Our work will continue to repair past harm while providing opportunities for communities across the state and creating a more prosperous future.” “The legalization of adult use cannabis was the start of uplifting the communities most impacted by the failed war on drugs,” said Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. “The benefits

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The former president deserves every legal penalty that can possibly be imposed.

Eddie Vedder is helping celebrate the Chicago Bulls as part of the basketball team's inaugural Ring of Honor festivities. The Pearl Jam frontman, who's well known as a Chicago sports…

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The 38th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Statewide Kickoff was an early celebration of one of the country’s most iconic figures. The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Held at Harris-Stowe State University on Saturday, January 6, 2024, this…

A new bill could allow Missouri students to enroll in public schools outside of the district where they live.

ALTON/WEST ALTON - The annual Eagle Ice Fest brought nearly 1,000 attendees to FLOCK, the National Great Rivers Museum and the Audubon Center at Riverlands on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. Attendees could enjoy live music, eagle ice carvings, raptor meet-and-greets and more at Saturday’s festival. The event encouraged people to learn more about the wildlife in the area and engage with nature by utilizing local resources. “It’s a combination of a bunch of different organizations bringing free resources to people so that not only are they getting an education, especially about eagles, but they’re learning about all these resources that they have in the area that they can go out and hike here or they can go learn about the dam,” explained Ashley Lockwood, an educator with the Audubon Center. There were two eagles spotted in the trees outside the Audubon Center, and Lockwood joked that the eagles greeted people as they entered the center. She said Eagle Ice

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Ruh-roh! Scooby-Doo and the gang will need your help to solve a gem of a mystery when the SCOOBY-DOO!™ Mansion Mayhem exhibit comes to The Magic House.   The immersive […]

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A 26-year-old Missouri teacher is accused of raping a teenage student while other classmates acted as “lookouts,” according to authorities.