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Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) has announced major staff reductions, eliminating 316 positions and closing 198 vacant ones, resulting in over $52 million in yearly savings.  the decision to cut these roles comes as a part of the university’s effort to address financial issues that come from internal challenges, as well as outside pressure like federal funding cuts.

Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says he's not playing politics with the process.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2025, that members of the Missouri National Guard will assist Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facilities in the state starting Oct. 1, 2025. Kehoe said the National Guard will provide administrative, clerical, and logistical support to help federal immigration enforcement efforts. He added the National Guard's mission to assist ICE will continue until Sept. 30, 2026. “Public safety, keeping Missourians safe, and upholding the rule of law is our administration’s top priority,” Kehoe said in a statement. “The Missouri National Guard is uniquely equipped to provide this essential administrative support, and we are confident their contributions will be invaluable to immigration enforcement efforts.” The Guard’s duties will include data entry, case management, and logistical support, allowing ICE personnel to concentrate on core enforcement

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A custodian was placed on leave and charged by the St. Charles County Police Department after allegedly writing racist graffiti in the bathroom at Francis Howell High School.

SPRINGFIELD – The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site in Fayette County will host a culinary historian exploring the diverse and changing history of pies in the United States on Saturday, Oct. 4. Catherine Lambrecht will present her program, “History of American Pies,” at 2 p.m. inside the historic site. The event, which is free and open to the public, is made possible by the Old Capital Foundation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Lambrecht is a veteran of culinary competitions at the Lake County and Illinois State fairs; a former University of Illinois Extension volunteer whose specialties were Master Food Preserver and Master Gardner; and a founder of the Greater Midwest Foodways Alliance; Chicago Foodways Roundtable; and LTHforum.com , a Chicago culinary chat site. The editor of “Family Heirloom Recipes from the Illinois State Fair,” she is also program director for the Highland Park Historical Society and the Illinois Mycological

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ST. LOUIS — BJC Health System today welcomed Nick Barto as its new president and CEO. Barto, who previously served as president of the Health System and BJC’s East Region, succeeds Rich Liekweg, who announced his retirement earlier this year. As one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the U.S. and the largest private employer in the state of Missouri, Barto leads BJC’s 24 hospital campuses, hundreds of care locations, including clinics and service organizations, and its 48,000 employees. “Since joining BJC, I’ve seen the unwavering dedication of our caregivers across our hospitals, clinics, and behind the scenes each and every day,” Barto said. “I’m honored to lead BJC Health System as we continue working together to provide extraordinary care with patients at the center of all we do and strengthen our legacy as a mission-oriented academic health care leader for generations to come.” Barto joined BJC in

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The lawsuit filed by Nevermind cover baby Spencer Elden against Nirvana has once again been dismissed.As previously reported, Elden first sued Nirvana in 2021, alleging that the Nevermind cover artwork constitutes child…

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Two women were arrested earlier this week for running a confidence scam to steal several pairs of designer sunglasses from a store in St. Charles.

ALTON - Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 19 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This series is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing shoppers with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Every time you make a purchase you’ll have your passport stamped for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to any participating business. Park once and jump on the free shuttle bus which will be provided from 5:00-8:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all locations. On Friday, October 3rd, start your evening by picking up your First Friday passport at any participating shop or gallery, then hop on the shuttle or walk your way around the downtown district, gathering stamps on your passport along your journey!

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He had a visa and work authorization. He followed all the rules. Can the system also play by the rules?

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) are encouraging eligible families to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support income eligible households with utility costs for natural gas, propane, and electricity. Applications opened today, October 1, and will remain open through August 15, 2026, or until funds are exhausted. For many residents, there is an additional reason to apply for LIHEAP this year. Customers of these four natural gas utilities – Ameren, Nicor, North Shore Gas, and Peoples Gas – will automatically have their monthly gas bill reduced under the Low-Income Discount Rate program as long as they receive an annual LIHEAP benefit. “As temperatures begin to drop, my administration is committed to supporting Illinois families with vital utility support for households across the state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With energy costs on the rise, we’r

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I’ve spent considerable time lately documenting how America’s corporate elite have transformed themselves into the exact cartoon villains that Marxists always claimed they were—groveling before authoritarian power, paying tribute to criminal regimes, abandoning every principle they’ve spent decades claiming to represent. But criticism without constructive alternatives is just intellectual masturbation, so let me offer some practical guidance […]

Today on TAP: How ICE favored growers at the expense of farmworkers

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President Donald Trump and other high-ranking Republicans claim Democrats forced the government shutdown fight because they want to give free health care to immigrants in the U.S. illegally.

A St. Louis man has been sentenced to decades behind bars in connection with a deadly shooting on Christmas Eve.