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Teen's protest against Illinois YMCA locker room policy gains national attention

2 years 3 months ago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) -- A large group gathered near the Springfield Kerasotes YMCA on Thursday. They were there to support 16-year-old Abbigail Wheeler. For months, Wheeler and her family have been protesting rules at the YMCA regarding the organizations locker room policy. Wheeler, who was a member of the swim team at the YMCA, took [...]
Cole Henke

Governor Pritzker Announces $10 Million For Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

2 years 3 months ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) launched $10 million in funding for the third round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program provides training opportunities, expands the talent pipeline, and boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Since we first launched the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program two years ago, hundreds of underrepresented Illinoisans have learned new skills and advanced their careers—further strengthening our world-class workforce that is as diverse as our great state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “As we continue to Rebuild Illinois—from roads and bridges to airports and transit systems—my administration is committed to ensuring that every resident, no matter their background

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Only Black People Have Been Convicted of Felony Murder in St. Louis City Since 2010

2 years 3 months ago
Since 2010, every single person convicted of felony murder in St. Louis city has been Black, according to reporter Thomas Birmingham who did a recent deep dive on the peculiarities of felony murder in Missouri for the Appeal. Felony murder is a charge brought by prosecutors against individuals whose participation in a lesser criminal act leads to someone's death.
Ryan Krull

OSF Saint Anthony's Is Nationally Recognized For Its Commitment To Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

2 years 3 months ago
ALTON - OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times. Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned

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Wood River Recreation Center Nears Opening

2 years 3 months ago
WOOD RIVER - As the new Wood River recreation center nears completion, Parks and Recreation Director Jason Woody explained what the building will offer Wood River residents. “We’re obviously excited, and can’t wait to get some things out there for the kids of this community,” Woody said. Inside the rec center, an elevated walking track will circle the gymnasium. Two gym floors will be outfitted with lines for a total of six pickleball courts, two volleyball courts and two basketball courts. The Parks and Recreation Department also plans to move into the building, and multipurpose rooms will be available for rent. Woody predicts that construction will be completed October or November, with plans to open the center closer to the end of the year. Talks about this project began in 2017. Wood River’s sales tax and a $2.5 million grant have provided the funding needed for the building. The Parks and Recreation department recently partnered with

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Coloring STL

2 years 3 months ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact with these fascinating buildings in

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Team Transitory has been right all along—but way too optimistic

2 years 3 months ago
In 2021, when inflation started to take off, there were two opposing sides: Team Transitory and Team Structural. In particular, Team Transitory believed that taming inflation didn't need a lot of help from the Fed because it was fundamentally the result of temporary pandemic supply shocks that would fade on their own. I've been on ...continue reading "Team Transitory has been right all along—but way too optimistic"
Kevin Drum