In letters to United Airlines, American Airlines, and Airlines for America, Durbin requests answers on how these airlines plan to improve service and decrease unnecessary costs for Americans SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today sent letters to the leadership of United Airlines, American Airlines, and Airlines for America (A4A) to urge the companies to address customer frustration around flight delays and excessive fees for checked baggage, Wi-Fi service, seat assignments, and more. Citing startling statistics around the skyrocketing number of travel disruptions and outrageous fees, Durbin pressed the companies for answers on how airlines, which are making record profits, will better look out for consumers. “I am writing to express my concern regarding ongoing challenges that airline passengers face, and to inquire what United Airlines / American Airlines / Airlines for America is doing to address these complaints from the American
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 in the House of Representatives and the Senate. The legislation will make grants available to states to inform Medicaid enrollees, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants, and low-income residents of their potential eligibility for the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program s (ACP). The Lifeline program and ACP provide free or low-cost wireless service and internet capable devices to qualifying individuals. Affordable internet connection increases opportunities for education, employment, health access, and community building. The Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 will provide states with resources to increase awareness of these programs amongst eligible populations and increase usage of the Lifeline program and ACP. According to the National
ST. CHARLES, Mo. -- A collision involving a MoDOT truck and another vehicle shut down I-370 at 94 Thursday afternoon. The orange truck can be seen pushed up onto the barrier dividing the east and westbound lanes. First responders are on the scene. Traffic is backed up in the area. There is a backup in [...]
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - The Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) promises fun for all generations at the upcoming Living History Days Festival. This three-day festival will run Oct. 6–8, 2023 at different historical sites in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon. From vintage vehicle exhibitions to Native American craft demonstrations, there are free activities and displays for everyone to enjoy. MCHS works to share local history through events like the festival and their Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library. “As a county historical society, we try to promote things that are saving history all throughout the county,” explained historian and MCHS board member Cindy Reinhardt. This mission is never more prominent than at the annual Living History Days Festival, which kicks off at 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023 with a concert by Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials at Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville. Heartsfield will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.
A federal district judge in Louisiana dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s mandatory age verification statute in order to access adult content on the internet. The lawsuit was brought by the Free Speech Coalition and stakeholders in and adjacent to the adult entertainment industry. Plaintiffs intended to block the age verification statute passed by the state […]
A rare collaboration between Bob Dylan and Jack White will be released as part of the latest installment of White's Third Man Records Vault subscription service. The main part of the release will be Live…
St. Louis CNR magazine, which has covered the St. Louis construction industry since 1969, has been sold. The sale is planned to close on Nov. 1. The purchaser is Kerry Smith, owner of Informationworks, who is based in Indianapolis. Smith has been editor of CNR since 2015, working as a contractor to current publisher Michael […]
The family-owned grocery chain will open the second location under its "fresh" concept later this month, as it closes a nearby grocery store it acquired last year.
Orgain LLC of Irvine, CA is voluntarily recalling a limited production run of its Organic Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor, because it may contain an undeclared sesame allergen. People who have a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge 43.8 ounce/2.64 lb. is an item exclusively sold at Costco. The impacted product is limited to four lots and has been traced to select Costco warehouse locations, but not to Costco’s e-commerce site. No other Orgain products or retailers are affected by this voluntary recall. No illnesses have been reported to date. A co-manufacturer inadvertently used sesame in a limited production of Orgain's Organic Protein + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor. The co-manufacturer informed Orgain that the product was distributed with an undeclared sesame allergen and Orgain initiated
ALTON - Main Street America, Illinois Main Street and Alton Main Street are excited to present Jon Schallert in Alton, Illinois on October 26 th , 2023. Jon is an exceptional destination business expert with over 25 years of community experience. The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 26th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at The Lovejoy Wedding & Event Center, located at 401 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002. Presenter Jon Schallert teaches businesses and communities how to turn themselves into Consumer Destinations. Jon speaks to thousands annually on his Destination Business process, which he developed over the course of 25 years while interviewing 10,000+ independent business owners in 600+ cities. In this workshop created for Illinois business owners and community leaders, Jon will show how most businesses today can attract more customers, increase sales and profits, and lower their advertising costs when they start marketing as Destination Businesses. Attendees of this workshop will lear
PIASA – This Veterans Day, Southwestern Military History Club students will set up a field of American flags, all to honor local veterans and raise critical funds to support our nation’s ill and injured heroes. Each donated flag represents a special veteran in someone else’s life, with proceeds benefitting DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and their free, life-changing services for veterans in need and their families. The flags will be displayed at Southwestern High School on and before Nov. 11. Military History Club Sponsor Jeff Eldred said, “The club tries to bring knowledge of and support for our serving military members and our veterans. When we saw this opportunity to help our veterans, the students were excited to do their part. We also hope this Field of Flags fundraiser helps bring our communities together in support of our military and its veterans.” For more than 100 years, DAV has helped veterans of all generations’ live high-quality
Janay and Chanel Mosley, granddaughters of former state Rep. Elbert Walton Jr., have filed to run for seats in the Missouri House that their family members are leaving.
The St. Louis County health department has received doses of the updated COVID-19 vaccine, and has appointments available at multiple locations starting this week.
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