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Heart’s ‘Dreamboat Annie’ gets limited-edition Vinylphyle pressing
Heart’s debut album, Dreamboat Annie, is getting an audio upgrade.The album, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025, is set to be released as part of UMe’s Vinylphyle audiophile series.The release,…
Illinois Leaders Praise Supreme Court Decision On Tariffs; President Trump Says He will Sign A 10-Percent Global Tariff Order
President Donald Trump on Friday criticized Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariff policy and said he will sign an executive order to implement a 10 percent global tariff, after the court issued a 6-3 decision finding his levies were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lawmakers in Illinois and the governor praised the Supreme Court decision with statements below. During a press conference on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Trump called the justices who ruled
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No adult charges for boy, 14, who admits he shot man in St. Louis holdup
Because of the level of crime, the boy likely will be held at a locked-down facility run by the Department of Social Services until he is 18.
IDOT: Nearly 20% of Illinois commercial driver’s licenses issued illegally
The U.S. Department of Transportation says nearly one in five commercial driver’s licenses issued to non‑citizen drivers in Illinois were issued illegally
New Brunswick setting a good example
Troy, Illinois, to hit pause on data centers after residents grill developer
Troy is preparing a moratorium on data centers, effectively ending talks with an interested developer.
Illinois law banning swipe fees on tips, taxes upheld
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- A federal judge is ruling to keep a first-of-its-kind law on the books in Illinois. It prohibits banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on certain parts of sales. The Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was passed in late 2024. But the Illinois Bankers Association, Illinois Credit Union League and [...]
Bill would eliminate statute of limitations for sex abuse civil suits
The Missouri Senate is considering a bill that will remove the statute of limitations for survivors of sex assault.
Trump vows new tariffs, attacks Supreme Court justices after ruling
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to keep tariffs in place using different authorities after the Supreme Court ruled he exceeded his power under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act. During the afternoon press conference in the White House briefing room, Trump repeatedly criticized the six justices who wrote “that IEEPA does not authorize […]
Bondi Bragged About Forcing Facebook To Censor Speech. Now FIRE Is Suing.
I seem to recall a years-long freakout among MAGA folks about the Biden administration pressuring social media companies to remove content. You may have heard about it. Anyway. In unrelated news FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), has filed suit against Attorney General Pam Bondi and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on behalf of […]
Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of the Month: Sophomore Delaney Ortmann Emerges As Key Player For Marquette Catholic
ALTON — Delaney Ortmann, a 5-foot-10 sophomore for Marquette Catholic’s regional champion girls basketball team, has emerged as one of the catalysts in the Explorers’ success during the 2025-2026 season, according to coach Whitney Sykes. Ortmann’s development this season has positioned her as a key contributor for Marquette Catholic, with Sykes pointing to her impact on both ends of the floor. “Delaney is a very solid offensive player,” Sykes said. “She
South Carolina Hospitals Aren’t Required to Disclose Measles-Related Admissions. That Leaves Doctors in the Dark.
As Trump pushes voting restrictions, states have a rarely used option to push back
OTTAWA, Kan. — When Kansas began requiring residents to prove their U.S. citizenship before voting more than a decade ago, Steven Wayne Fish tried and failed. A first-time father in his 30s at the time, he wanted a say in debates over public school funding despite having never voted before. But Fish, who was born […]
Parents of St. Louis firefighter settle suit claiming faulty equipment caused his death
A lawyer for firefighter Ben Polson's family, said they are pleased with the terms of the agreement and hope it sparks change.
1 dead, 2 injured in crash in Lemay area
Police said the incident occurred about 7:45 a.m. Thursday at Kingston and Geneva drives.
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