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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s abrupt, needless and wasteful speech to much of our nation’s top military leadership on Tuesday, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI)—members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—pressed the Secretary on the serious risks that such a gathering poses to security—on top of the monstrous cost to American taxpayers as Republicans march us toward a government shutdown. In a letter to Secretary Hegseth, the Senators requested a briefing or detailed written answers to over a dozen questions, including what these additional flights, hotel rooms and other expenses will cost taxpayers, what impacts this meeting will have on operations around the globe in the absence of senior leadership and more. Emphasizing the impacts this meeting could have on security, the Senators wrote, “If reports are accurate, this gathering would represent an unprecedented

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Axl Rose is launching his own graphic novel series.Axl Rose: Appetite for Destruction was created by the Guns N' Roses frontman and Nathan Yocum, co-founder of Sumerian Comics, which is publishing…

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) challenging unlawful conditions the Trump administration is attempting to apply to longstanding reproductive and sexual health education programs for youth. The Trump administration is threatening to pull funding directed to states for these programs if the educational materials include language affirming young people’s gender identity. “This illegal action by the Trump administration is a cruel effort to deny comprehensive, inclusive sexual education to young people for purely political reasons,” Raoul said. “All students deserve to feel safe and supported at school, and I remain committed to standing up for the rights of LGBTQ+ students.” In Illinois, these federal grants at issue support comprehensive, evidence-based educational programming to reduce pregnancy, HIV and

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CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI) announces that $19.6 million was returned to consumers this year from lost or unclaimed life insurance policies and annuities, thanks to the Life Policy Locator service available to consumers at no charge. “September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, an ideal time to remind Illinoisans to use the free Life Policy Locator tool on our website if they believe they are the beneficiary of a deceased loved one’s unclaimed policy,” said IDOI Director Ann Gillespie . “Illinois requires insurance companies to attempt to find the beneficiaries of deceased policyholders when life insurance or annuity proceeds remain unpaid. We want to help people claim those benefits.” The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) reports that millions of dollars in life insurance benefits remain unclaimed each year. Check for unclaimed life insurance policies at these sites: IDOI: Life Policy Locator

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John Mozeliak, the longtime president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, officially stepped away from the role, holding one final press conference Monday. He reflected on eras defined by Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina, Matt Holliday, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, while remembering the loss of top prospect Oscar Taveras in 2014 as a pivotal blow.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has again petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court regarding birthright citizenship, this time on the merits of the administration’s effort to rewrite the constitutional right afforded to children born on U.S. soil.  In two cases brought to the high court, lower courts kept in place a preliminary injunction against President Donald […]

State Sen. Angela Mosley and her sister, Rochelle Walton Gray, claim Shalonda Webb used "aggressive language, hostile insinuations, menacing movements."

Lawyers from national libertarian public interest law firm are challenging the city's blight declaration that could lead to eminent domain for redevelopment project.

Vermont, New York, Washington, New Jersey and Maine have the best combination of relatively low environmental risks and robust environmental policies, according to a report released this week. West Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi ranked lowest on the 50-state scorecard produced by the Commonwealth Fund, a foundation that advocates for health care improvements. Researchers […]

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Remember all that concerned coverage about an elderly President’s cognitive decline? And all those (admittedly overhyped) warnings about deepfake videos tricking the gullible? Well, we now have a President who was apparently fooled by an AI deepfake video of himself to the point that he posted it to Truth Social as if it documented something […]

Gov. Mike Kehoe on Sunday signed the new Missouri congressional district map intended to bring Republicans another seat, and opponents responded with a new lawsuit challenging the plan. Lawmakers, acting at the insistence of President Donald Trump, finished a special session on Sept. 12 by passing a bill targeting the 5th District in Kansas City […]

REO Speedwagon members Kevin Cronin, Bruce Hall, Neal Doughty and Alan Gratzer reunited Saturday to join the University of Illinois band, the Marching Illini, for a performance during halftime of the school’s homecoming game.The…

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Hot Pizza Cold Beer took over the former Pi Pizzeria space on the same block as a Hi-Pointe Drive-In location and across the street from a Sugarfire Smoke House.

As cooler weather sets in and busy fall schedules take over, families are turning to one-pot meals for quick, comforting dinners. These dishes offer the perfect balance of flavor, nutrition and convenience — and dairy products play a starring role. “One-pot meals are ideal for busy families because they save time in the kitchen and cut down on dishes,” said Maggie Nosic, registered dietitian and nutrition educator with St. Louis District Dairy Council. “Adding milk, cheese or yogurt not only boosts flavor and creaminess, but also provides protein, calcium and vitamin D.” Popular one-pot dishes featuring dairy include white chicken chili made with Greek yogurt, cheesy chicken and rice skillets with vegetables, creamy tomato basil tortellini soup, loaded potato and broccoli soup, and classic beef stroganoff finished with sour cream. These meals highlight how dairy adds richness and flavor while pairing easily with fall produce. Nutrition experts note tha

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