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People's Joy Parade LLC Orders Cherokee Nonprofit to Cease and Desist

2 years 1 month ago
The nonprofit seeking to continue the People's Joy Parade on Cherokee Street has been slapped with a letter ordering it to cease and desist. The letter comes from People's Joy Parade LLC, an organization started by a trio of longtime parade organizers and registered with the state one year ago. Its lawyer says it owns the name "People's Joy Parade" — and will do what it takes to protect it, including blocking the Cherokee Street Foundation from continuing the event on its usual date (Cinco de Mayo) and location (Cherokee Street).
Sarah Fenske

We Need Driver's Ed to Make St. Louis Safe for Pedestrians

2 years 1 month ago
I don’t remember the first time I was almost run over in my neighborhood, but I do remember the last. This morning, as my five-month-old puppy and I crossed the street at Connecticut and Spring, some dude in a red sedan turned left without stopping and came inches from mowing us down. He was treated to a string of expletives and then I guess went back to his TV show or Candy Crush or other such nonsense.
Liz Chiarello

Illinois plans to tear down, rebuild Stateville prison

2 years 1 month ago
CREST HILL, Ill. — Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) announced plans Friday morning to tear down and rebuild Stateville Correctional Center. IDOC will work with officials on a timeline and next steps — with work to begin pending capital appropriations in the fiscal budget for 2025. The state said it's anticipated [...]
Andy Koval