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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit in a lawsuit challenging a restrictive Tennessee law making it a crime for adults to help minors seek reproductive health care outside of Tennessee due to that state’s near-total abortion ban. In the amicus brief, Raoul and the coalition argue that Tennessee’s law not only endangers the health of minors from Tennessee but also threatens the ability of other states’ medical providers and residents to help them access lawful abortion care outside of Tennessee’s borders. Tennessee bans abortion in nearly all cases, with no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. “States across the nation continue to implement draconian bans on reproductive health care, endangering the lives of pregnant women to advance an extreme ideological agenda,” Raoul said. “Illinois proudly remains

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed the identity of a missing woman linked to an extensive FBI-led search effort Thursday in south St. Louis.

Federal grants would reward cities for reducing jail populations while investing in mental health and addiction services

Lawyers for Khalil are expected to appeal. And a federal judge in New Jersey has temporarily barred Khalil’s removal from the country.

A new track has been released off Burning Moonlight, the upcoming posthumous EP from Marianne Faithfull, who passed away in January at the age of 78.The latest is “She Moved…

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ST. LOUIS, MO. - The Greater St. Louis Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce LaKricia Cox as its new executive director. Cox brings nearly 20 years of experience in community engagement, nonprofit leadership, and social impact to the organization. “LaKricia brings a wealth of experience, including strong leadership and partnership skills to the organization, and we are excited to welcome her to the Red Cross family,” Barry Falke, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas. “Her passion, leadership, and commitment to making a difference align perfectly with our mission, and we are confident she will help us expand our reach and deepen our impact in the nineteen counties within our Greater St, Louis Chapter.” Cox has dedicated her career to advancing initiatives which promote education, equity, and community development with a strong emphasis on collaboration and sustainable change. She holds a Bachelor of

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A multifamily investor has purchased a Chicago-based company’s portfolio of Midwest apartment complexes for $500 million, in an acquisition that includes two St. Louis properties.

The NCAA’s Frozen Four is back in St. Louis this week for the first time since 2007. Could a new, local hockey team make it to the event some day?

St. Louis police spokesman Mitch McCoy said investigators were concluding their day-long search about 6:15 p.m. and that the only thing found were some suspected narcotics in the house.

Abrego Garcia is being held incommunicado in a foreign torture camp. As far as anyone knows, he has no idea that he is the subject of a Supreme Court ruling and a high-profile legal battle to get him home. He likely doesn’t even know if his family, or anyone else, knows where he is. We […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in a letter to Trump’s Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, demanding answers regarding the Administration’s decision to cancel funding for 10 National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country. The action came on April 1, one day before Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports which tanked the stock market and raised warnings from experts of a recession. “Small manufacturers rely on MEP Centers for essential support in adopting the latest advanced technologies, updating their cybersecurity, navigating supply chain challenges, and accessing workforce training—resources that are often out of reach for small businesses without this dedicated assistance,” th

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Fences set up at St. Louis City Hall - installed after a growing homeless encampment formed outside the building nearly a year and a half ago - came down on Friday.

KAMPSVILLE - On March 21, 2025, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office was notified of a Disturbance and Property Damage, at a residence in the 200 block of High St. in Kampsville, Calhoun County, Illinois. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office began an investigation, collected evidence and conducted several witness interviews. Subsequent to that investigation, Lori A. Ross, age 54, of Kampsville, Illinois was arrested for the following offenses: Disorderly Conduct – False Report to 911 (Two Counts) Ross was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office for processing; after which she was released with a Notice to Appear at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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ALTON - The William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse has been identified for accelerated disposition. Located at 501 Belle Street in Alton, t he William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse serves as a social security administration office. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) listed the William L. Beatty Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on their list of assets identified for accelerated disposition on March 31, 2025. “GSA is focused on rightsizing the federal real estate portfolio to reduce the burden on the American taxpayer while also delivering space that enables its agency customers to achieve their missions,” GSA said in a statement. “This initiative aims to engage the market, attract interested parties, and inform strategies that will expedite the disposition of federal assets, consistent with all applicable laws.” This means ownership of the building and assets will be transferred. Anyone who is interested

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ALTON - The Alton First Responders Springfest invites the community to enjoy a carnival while supporting local first responders. The Springfest is a carnival, complete with rides, food and fun. A percentage of ticket sales will be distributed to Alton’s first responders and organizations that support them. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. tonight, April 11, 2025, and runs through Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Alton Amphitheater. “Go down, have fun, because a percentage of the profits from the carnival is going to go to our first responders,” said Dan Herkert, Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair. “Hopefully it’s something that is successful and it turns into another annual event because of the fact that it’s benefiting some of our local heroes.” The rides take tickets, and each ticket costs $2 or you can buy 16 tickets for $30. On Monday through Thursday, each ride only needs one ticket. On weekdays, the Springfest will run from 5–1

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"The year and a half of sexual abuse that ensued, like so many prior cases, began with a power imbalance and evolved into frequent and repeated sodomy, sexual misconduct, rape and sexual assault," the lawsuit says.

So you may have noticed that the media red carpet has been rolled out for Ezra Klein’s new book, “Abundance.” I don’t think the premise of the book is particularly original or challenging: that government should promise and efficiently deliver big things that genuinely help the public. But as we noted last week, I had […]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis denied Thursday that a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation that was part of an agreement with St. Louis-based health care giant Centene over Medicaid payments was illegal and called it a “cherry on top” instead. The settlement agreement, signed Sept. 27, 2024, was not disclosed to the Florida Legislature. Leading House Republicans suggested the payment to the foundation, championed by First Lady Casey DeSantis, could be illegal because it wasn’t disclosed…