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Reps. Miller, Bost, LaHood Request Answers from Illinois Elections Board on Voter Roll Integrity

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a letter with Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) and Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) to the Illinois State Board of Elections requesting answers regarding the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls and its compliance with federal election law. As Illinois prepares to begin early voting on February 5, the letter raised serious concerns about the state’s compliance with the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) and th

Planned Parenthood ends suit against Trump administration over serving Medicaid patients

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday closed the lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed last summer after Republicans’ “big, beautiful” law blocked Medicaid patients from visiting its clinics for any health care appointments for one year.  Planned Parenthood filed notice with the court Friday that it had dismissed “without prejudice all claims against” the Trump administration […]
Jennifer Shutt

Judge blocks DHS policy to keep House Dems from visiting detention facilities unannounced

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WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy that prevented members of Congress from making unannounced oversight visits at facilities that hold immigrants. The temporary restraining order from U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb of District of Columbia federal court blocked a seven-day notice requirement that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem established […]
Ariana Figueroa

3 Charged In Alton, Granite City Battery Cases

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ALTON – Two incidents of battery in public and one against an elderly victim have yielded felony charges against three local residents. Flynn M. Shaffner, 44, of Alton, was charged on Jan. 28, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery. Shaffner allegedly pushed a victim who was 60 years of age or older out of their wheelchair on Nov. 17, 2025, knowingly causing bodily harm without legal justification. In a separate case, 37-year-old Donald L. Berry Jr. of Wood River also

St. Louis welcomes Running USA Industry Conference

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The U.S. running industry is landing in downtown St. Louis this week. More than 700 industry leaders will gather at Union Station February 1–3 for the Running USA Industry Conference, the sport’s largest national education and networking event.
Kimberly Young

United Way of Greater St. Louis and Partners Offer Free Tax Preparation Services to Help Local Residents

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ST. LOUIS, MO. – United Way of Greater St. Louis is providing free tax preparation services to local families with a household income of $69,000 or less in 2025. Through the 211 referral system and in partnership with local tax coalitions, over 600 certified volunteers will seek to help working families file taxes and maximize returns. Most tax site locations require appointments, which can be scheduled online or by phone. Local residents can dial 211 or visit 211helps.org to find their