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Sen. Belt Urges Residents To Apply For Utility Assistance

2 years ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program opened Oct. 2. State Senator Christopher Belt is urging eligible families to apply for this program to receive assistance with natural gas, propane and electricity bills. “LIHEAP is an excellent program the state offers for those who struggle to keep up with the high cost of energy bills,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I want everyone to be warm and safe as winter approaches, so I’m encouraging all eligible residents and families to take advantage of this program as soon as possible.” Families whose combined income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, have a household with a senior or a child under age 6, and/or a person with a disability are now eligible to receive support through LIHEAP. A chart with eligible income thresholds can be found here. Additional eligible households will be able to apply for assistance during upcoming application opening periods

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Bost, Kelly Issue Statements About House Speaker Vote

2 years ago
Bost Statement On House Speaker Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement regarding the vote to vacate the speakership: "Under Kevin McCarthy’s speakership, the House has passed legislation to secure the southern border, unleash America’s energy potential, ensure parents have a say in what their children are learning in the classroom, provide for our veterans, and overturn the Biden administration’s crippling COVID mandates. Each of these conservative victories were accomplished despite the narrowest majority in history. But now, that agenda is at risk at a time we can least afford it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if conservatives truly want to defend our values, then we must stop fighting each other and start taking it to the liberals who voted in lockstep against Kevin McCarthy today." Statement from Rep. Robin Kelly on the Removal of Speaker McCarthy Congresswoman

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Why some students in Illinois could lose their school scholarships

2 years ago
Students, parents and school administrators showed up in Springfield, calling on state lawmakers to save a scholarship program. The Invest In Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program helps provide scholarships for students whose families meet the income requirements to attend qualified, non-public schools and technical academies in Illinois, and it is scheduled to expire by the [...]
Brian Weckerly

Illinois Celebrates National Women's Business Month

2 years ago
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women’s Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses throughout the state. The monthlong celebration – which is designated through a proclamation – includes business resources such as virtual and in-person events, resource guides for financial and social capital, business spotlights on social media, and a social media campaign to support and elevate Illinois women-owned businesses. “This month and every month, we’re proud to continue supporting, uplifting, and celebrating women-owned businesses throughout our great state,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “For too long, women business leaders and entrepreneurs faced systemic and financial barriers when starting and growing a business -- but here in Illinois, we're making it possible for everyone to succeed through increased

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Missouri Technology Corp., with increase in funding, to launch new financing programs for startups

2 years ago
Missouri Technology Corp. plans to launch several new programs aimed at boosting statewide entrepreneurship, thanks to an increase in state and federal funding. The public-private organization's fiscal 2024 strategic plan involves creating new funding programs and additional initiatives designed to foster regional entrepreneurial hubs and increase investor education.
Nathan Rubbelke

Stages St Louis' Million Dollar Quartet Captures the Heart of Early Rock

2 years ago
Stages St. Louis closes its 2023 season with a perennial audience favorite, the “based on a true story” jukebox musical Million Dollar Quartet. Stages’ entertaining production puts the audience in the studio with producer Sam Phillips then takes a nostalgic trip through the early days of rock with rousing songs, big stars and drawn-out dramatic tension.
Tina Farmer

Google Accused Of Secretly Altering Search Queries To Drive More Ads And Sales

2 years ago
I know many of you have heard this before, but Cory Doctorow’s “enshittification” concept is such a useful framework to think about things: first, companies are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value […]
Mike Masnick

LGBTQ Activists and Rocky Horror Performers to Protest Tivoli Theatre Church

2 years ago
Members of St. Louis' queer community were upset when a church bought the Tivoli Theatre in the Delmar Loop two years ago. They were even more upset when they learned about One Family Church's opposition to same-sex relationships and non-cisgendered identities. The church has committed to showing movies in the theater again — but it will not screen movies with LGBTQ+ characters or themes, given its stance on queer identity.
Monica Obradovic