WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined members of the Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking (ITHT) to deliver remarks at the Anti-Trafficking in Persons (ATIP) Global Policy Summit and roundtable, where he spoke of federal efforts to combat child exploitation and human trafficking. In his remarks, Durbin urged the passage of his STOP CSAM Act and DEFIANCE Act —two pieces of legislation that would collectively empower survivors to hold Big Tech accountable for its role in facilitating child abuse and sexual violence. The STOP CSAM Act would allow victims to sue online providers and app stores that make available, promote, host or store child sexual abuse material. The bill would also require large tech companies to submit annual reports detailing their efforts to protect children on their platforms. Last week, Durbin delivered a speech on the Senate floor urging his
From KSDK: Every new data center in St. Louis will have to meet new requirements before construction begins, following Mayor Cara Spencer’s announcement that she will be signing an executive order focused on the developments on Friday. Spencer’s new order will require data centers to hold public hearings and obtain a conditional use permit, or […]
But the Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide money and technical assistance to the city and state as they work to remove an estimated 1 million tons of debris left in the wake of the storm.
ST. LOUIS - Construction crews broke ground Thursday on a 30-story luxury residential tower called "Albion West End" in St. Louis' Central West End neighborhood. The new high-rise development, located near Forest Park in the 4900 block of Lindell Boulevard, will feature 305 upscale apartments, along with ground-floor retail space. Plans also include a rooftop [...]
BRIGHTON - Madison County Sheriff's Office authorities responded to a serious traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2025, in an unincorporated area with a Brighton address. At approximately 12:55 p.m. Thursday, Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Godfrey Fire Department arrived at the 7600 block of Montclair Avenue (Route 111/267) following reports of a collision with injuries. Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido said preliminary investigations indicate that a motorcycle carrying two people was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when it collided with the front passenger side of a northbound pickup truck. The truck driver was turning left into a driveway at the time of the crash, he said. "The motorcycle’s operator and passenger sustained life-threatening injuries," Pulido said. "The operator was airlifted to a hospital in the St. Louis area. The passenger was initially taken to a hospital
BETHALTO – A Bethalto man previously convicted of domestic battery has been released pending trial in his latest domestic battery case after allegedly breaking into a second victim’s home while fleeing from police. John V. Fleming, 30, of Bethalto, was charged on Sept. 8, 2025 with one count each of residential burglary (a Class 1 felony), aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, domestic battery (second or subsequent offense), and criminal damage to property (each Class 4 felonies). On Sept. 7, 2025, Fleming allegedly ran over a household or family member’s foot, fled from police at over 21 mph over the legal speed limit, damaged the exterior door of a Bethalto residence, and unlawfully entered the same Bethalto residence. Fleming had previously been convicted of domestic battery in 2020, also in Madison County. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Fleming’s pretrial release from custody. Accordin
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of battering and strangling a domestic battery victim with a piece of rope and more now faces felony charges. Gabriel D. Reyes-Jimenez, 37, of Granite City, was charged on Sept. 11, 2025 with two counts each of aggravated domestic battery (both Class 2 felonies) and domestic battery (both Class A misdemeanors). On Sept. 9, 2025, Reyes-Jimenez allegedly caused great bodily harm to a household or family member by striking them about the head and body with a closed fist, striking them in the face and causing a nasal fracture, striking the victim about the body with a rope, and strangling the victim by wrapping a rope around their neck. According to the state’s petition to deny Reyes-Jimenez’s pretrial release from custody, the victim first reported to a witness, and later to police, that Reyes-Jimenez “became angry about her failing to pack him a lunch” before striking and threatening the victim. “Later,
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis city officials announced plans Thursday to regulate data center projects and will not move forward with a moratorium proposed last week. St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer will sign an executive order Friday that directs city departments to develop a comprehensive framework for incorporating data centers into the city's zoning and [...]
Mayor Cara Spencer joined Gov. Mike Kehoe Thursday (Sept. 18th) in announcing that FEMA has approved additional assistance to support clearing debris from private properties in St. Louis following the May 16 tornado. For this mission, FEMA will provide an initial lump sum, in addition to the $100 million that the Missouri General Assembly has […]
David Byrne’s latest solo album, Who Is the Sky?, is making its mark on the charts.According to Billboard, the record has landed in the top 10 on four separate Billboard album charts, although it debuted at…
From Hoodline: Residents of North St. Louis have a renewed source of support in the wake of a tornado’s rampage that forced the closure of an important facility at Sumner High School. The Northside Economic Empowerment Center (NEEC) has now officially reopened its doors, restoring a vital pillar of community strength. This revival took place […]
ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Police arrested a suspect Thursday afternoon accused of firing shots near Duchesne High School, prompting a brief lockdown. The St. Charles Police Department reports that shots were fired around 10:49 a.m. in the 500 block of North Duchesne Drive, less than half a mile from the high school. Upon arrival, police [...]
A Canadian tribunal’s $72,000 fine against X for refusing to globally remove non-consensual intimate images (NCII) exposes a fundamental tension that courts have been dodging for years: When can one country order worldwide content takedowns, and when should platforms comply regardless of legal compulsion? Unfortunately, almost all the commentary on the case is ignoring those […]
ST. LOUIS -- Mayor Cara Spencer and St. Louis business leaders will gather October 3 for the annual Mayor’s Business Luncheon, an event focused on the city’s economic growth and future development. The luncheon, held at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel, will bring together entrepreneurs, civic partners, and community members under the theme “Rebuilding [...]
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