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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 20 new troopers today from Cadet Class 144 and Cadet Class 145 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The new troopers will report to six different Troops throughout the state on Monday, December 18, 2023. Cadet Class 144 and 145 mark the 16 th and 17 th cadet class graduations under Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. The total number of ISP troopers added since 2019 now stands at 503. “As we continue the historic expansion of the Illinois State Police with these newest trooper classes, communities across the state will be safer thanks to the service of these men and women,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Congratulations to the graduates, and we thank you for the commitment you’ve made to Illinois.” “Today is another proud day for ISP as we welcome 20 new troopers to our ranks,” said Director Kelly. “These officers

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U2 got into the holiday spirit this weekend during their Las Vegas residency, U2: UV Achtung Baby Live At Sphere. Fan-shot footage posted to YouTube shows the band performing “Christmas (Baby Please Come…

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Missouri school districts and charters scored an average of 76%, down from 96% in 2018 when scores were last calculated.

The Census Bureau has proposed a major change to disability questions on its annual American Community Survey that advocates say will reduce the number of people who are counted as disabled by 40%. The change in available data could affect federal funding allocations and the decisions government agencies make about accessible housing, public transit, and […]

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Despite challenges lying ahead, the family is certain they've been blessed with a Christmas miracle.

Former reality TV star, Clayton High grad and convicted fraudster Brittish Williams is headed to West Virginia to serve her four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to 15 counts of various types of fraud earlier this year. Williams had requested to serve the time at a facility near St. Louis, where her family resides.

Black History at Bellefontaine Cemetery February is Black History Month. Bellefontaine Cemetery holds fascinating and still developing stories of famous and forgotten Black St. Louisans. Please join us for a […]

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Frederick Dozier Gardner was a St. Louisan who ran a casket company and as the state governor, improved its financial standing.

Rams settlement money, all $250 million dollars, could be left in the bank.

GLEN CARBON – State Senator Erica Harriss (56 th -Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce more than $22,000 in state-sponsored library grants have been approved for public school libraries across the 56 th District. “Our school libraries are incredibly important for educational and research opportunities for our students,” said Senator Harriss. “I am thrilled to see schools across the 56 th District receiving grant funding to further expand and modernize local libraries that serve as critical tools for the education of our children.” The grants are awarded once every fiscal year to support students enrolled in kindergarten through 12 th grade. Resources and services provided through the grant include library books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology, and programs. Libraries in the 56 th Senate District that will receive funds include: Alton CUSD 11 - $4,755.75 Collinsville CUSD 10 - $3,242.07 Edwardsville Communit

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Japanese steelmaker 'Nippon Steel Corporation' announced Monday morning that it is buying U.S. steel.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - State Representative Kevin Schmidt has responded to the recent report detailing the public health crisis faced by residents in Cahokia Heights. The investigative report, published on November 13, 2023, sheds light on the dire living conditions experienced by the community, including persistent exposure to sewage and its severe health implications. The report reveals that residents in Cahokia Heights have been exposed to sewage for decades, leading to serious health concerns, including bacterial infections, parasites, viruses, and respiratory issues. Sadly, the state has only released $2.4 million of the promised $15.35 million that the city desperately needs properly to address these critical public health threats that are leaving residents in desperate conditions. State Representative Kevin Schmidt asserts that the lack of intervention from the relevant health agencies is unacceptable and calls for immediate action to address the crisis in Cahokia Heights. H

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A new study offers the first-ever "snapshot" of the plastic pollution in the Mississippi River — and it's pretty trashy. The Mississippi River Plastic Pollution Initiative tracked debris near St. Louis and nine other cities along the Mississippi, from St. Paul, Minnesota to Greenville, Mississippi. Across three different periods from March 2021 to July 2022, volunteers logged a total of 174,868 items on their  Debris Tracker apps.

CHICAGO – Bethalto CUSD #8 Superintendent Jill Griffin and Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Superintendent Todd Dugan were inducted into the Educational League of Illinois (ELI) during the organization’s 143 rd annual meeting. Organized and founded on December 29, 1880, ELI is the oldest order of educational leaders in the state of Illinois. ELI is an organization comprised of educational leaders who go above and beyond to promote learning, share collective expertise, and advance educational interests in Illinois. Dugan and Griffin were inducted into the professional organization during the league’s annual meeting at the Annual Joint Conference of the Illinois Association of School Administrators, Illinois Association of School Boards, and Illinois Association of School Business Officials in Chicago.

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