WASHINGTON — Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. Nearly 60% of enrollees surveyed could not cover the […]
WASHINGTON — Federal authorities arrested a Virginia man Thursday morning who they say was involved in planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee offices on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, according to the Department of Justice. FBI agents took Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, into custody “safely […]
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins must rewrite the summary ballot language for an initiative petition that seeks to enshrine education as a fundamental right in the state’s constitution, a Cole County judge ruled Tuesday. The Missouri Right to Education Initiative challenged the ballot language as “deceptive and prejudicial” in August, pointing to two bullet […]
Did you know that the average American consumes over 1,000 cookies annually? Cookies are more than just sweet treats; they are often a centerpiece in social gatherings, evoking nostalgia and fostering connection. Hosting a holiday cookie exchange party is a delightful way to bring friends and family together, share cherished recipes, and create new memories. But what does it take to orchestrate such an event successfully? This guide will walk you through the essential steps to host a memorable
Booker T. and the M.G.’s guitarist Steve Cropper died Wednesday at the age of 84. The news was confirmed on Cropper's Facebook page, which noted he "died peacefully in Nashville.""Steve was…
ALTON — The Alton Police Department announced this week that Officer Bill Reed has been named Officer of the Month for October 2025 and promoted to the rank of sergeant. In October, Reed led a complex investigation involving violations of an Order of Protection. Recognizing the victim’s fear and need for additional support, Reed extended his efforts beyond the initial report. He coordinated with detectives, sought additional investigative resources, and followed the case through
The New York Times and its Pentagon reporter, Julian Barnes, are taking the Trump administration to court over the Department of Defense’s unconstitutional requirement that journalists pledge not to report unauthorized information as a condition of gaining access to the Pentagon.
The following statement can be attributed to Trevor Timm, executive director for Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF).
“In an era where news networks seem to be caving to Trump’s censorious tactics left and right, it’s refreshing to see The New York Times leading by example and sticking up for the First Amendment in court.
“An attack on any journalist’s rights is an attack on all. And the only way to put an end to the Trump administration’s multipronged assault on press freedom is for every news outlet to fight back at every opportunity. We urge other news outlets to follow the Times’ lead.
“These days, the government has countless platforms of its own to tell the public what it wants it to know. A free and independent press isn’t needed for that. The Constitution guarantees one anyway precisely because the public needs the information the government does not want it to know. The Pentagon’s absurd access pledge has been an affront to the First Amendment since the first day they proposed it. And we look forward to a federal judge throwing it out with the trash, where it belongs.”
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December 4 has always been a day marked by significant milestones across the globe, touching on advancements in technology, culture, politics, and human achievement. Moving back in time, December 4 has been the backdrop for several notable historical events. In 771 AD, King Carloman, co-ruler of the Frankish Kingdom alongside his brother Charlemagne, died unexpectedly. This event left Charlemagne as the sole ruler, setting the stage for the expansion of the Carolingian Empire, which would pla
A vomiting disorder linked to frequent marijuana use is on the rise, prompting global health officials to allow researchers to track the condition and study it.
Michael Allen puts the recent Crunden-Martin factory fire in context with a look back at the wave of redevelopment plans started during Francis Slay's tenure as mayor.
Earlier this year we noted how the Trump administration had cooked up a half-assed wireless phone company. Even calling it a “phone company” was being generous: the branding deal was basically just a licensing agreement and a lazy coat of paint on another, half-assed, MAGA-focused, mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) named Patriot Mobile, which itself just […]
Today expect a partly sunny but quite cold day with a high of 22 and a low of 7 degrees. Winds will come from the northeast at 7 mph with gusts up to 12 mph. The temperature feels close to the actual reading, with a "feels like" high around 20 degrees. Morning will start chilly and clear, becoming partly sunny by midday. The afternoon remains cold with intervals of sunshine and light breezes. Evening and overnight conditions will be partly cloudy and very cold, with lows dipping to around 7 degrees.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. — An overnight fire destroyed a vacant house early Thursday morning in Washington Park. The fire broke out around 12:30 a.m. in the area of North 51st Street. The fire completely destroyed the structure. According to officials, no injuries were reported.
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