SPRINGFIELD - In a push to ensure that Illinoisans eat safer, healthier food, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Senator Willie Preston (D-Chicago) and State Representative Anne Stava-Murray (D-Downers Grove) have initiated legislation to ban harmful chemicals in candy, soda and other ultra-processed, packaged foods sold here. The Illinois Food Safety Act – or Senate Bill 2637 – calls for prohibiting the use of brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, Red Dye No. 3 and titanium dioxide – all of which have been linked to serious health problems, including hyperactivity, nervous system damage, reproductive issues, hormonal damage and increased risk of cancer. Because of health concerns, the use of these chemicals in food items is already prohibited in the European Union and several other countries. Last fall, California enacted a law that banned four of the five additives, which takes effect in 2027, and New York is considering similar legislation
Trans kids and their families are being targeted by dozens of proposed bills in the Missouri legislature. But deciding how, when, and why to transition is actually a conversation parents and kids have been having for years — without lawmakers. In this rebroadcast from March 2023, three sets of parents, as well as their children, each trans boys between the ages of 9 and 11, discuss what it’s like to grow up trans in Missouri, from how they chose their own names, to their thoughts on why so many adults in the state legislature don’t accept them the way they are.
Green Door Art Gallery is pleased to partner with Bobby Lessentine, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones, in presenting Upon Further Reflection, a collection of oil and cold wax paintings by Mark […]
A recent NPR news story focused on how the city of Austin, TX has become the most recent large city to eliminate its minimum parking requirements, joining an increasing number of cities and states in doing so. This has once again touched off discussion of what to do about St. Louis’ parking requirements on various […]
St. Louis' most famous misdemeanant is again litigating issues around his crime — this time filing paperwork seeking an expungement. Mark McCloskey, who pleaded guilty in 2021 to misdemeanor assault after brandishing weapons at protestors walking through their gated community in the Central West End, filed the request yesterday in St. Louis Circuit Court. If granted, it would seal the records of his conviction.
Matthew D. Eernisse is facing charges of second-degree assault and armed criminal action after prosecutors say he shot an unarmed, fleeing man in the back in 2018.
ALTON - From Bluey to Blippi to Mickey Mouse, “We Like to PARTY” has a variety of characters who can make your party even more fun. After Whitney Bilan struggled to find a Peppa Pig costume to celebrate her daughter’s birthday, she decided she would start her own company to provide characters for parties, home visits and other events in the Riverbend area. A few months later, Bilan’s company has grown to include several costumes and hundreds of excited kids who love to hang out with their favorite characters. “It’s just very fulfilling to know that these kids are so excited,” Bilan said. “I want to do something that I enjoy. This is something that I’ve put my heart into. I know how much kids enjoy seeing a character and making them smile. It’s just great.” Bilan’s best friend, nieces and 16-year-old daughter are usually the people in the costumes. She said the business has been a fun way to bring joy
HARDIN - A Fieldon woman - Loren K. Dale - faces multiple charges after a traffic stop in Calhoun County. The Calhoun County Sheriff's report reads as follows: On January 5, 2024, at approximately 9:05 p.m., deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office observed a silver 1999 GMC strike the side of the Joe Page Bridge, and continue eastbound towards Greene County. Calhoun County Deputy Sheriff Austin Phillips and Sergeant Zach Hardin immediately began an attempt to stop the fleeing vehicle, which continued eastbound across the Bridge. "After continuing eastbound, the vehicle turned north onto Sand Ridge Road and finally pulled over." Dale, 54, was arrested for the following offenses: Aggravated Driving Under the Influence (Four or More Previous), Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Fleeing / Attempt to Elude a Peace Officer, Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle, Dale was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. As is now required under
"It's pretty clear folks are very upset about the content of libraries and the way things are selected and rejected," said Rep. Tony Lovasco, R-O'Fallon.
A dispute between a neighborhood association and nonprofit has delayed a project that would house families of those at the John Cochran VA Medical Center.
It’s equal parts annoying and bizarre that we’ve normalized the fact that scammers, scumbags, debt collectors, partisan operatives, and marketers have made the U.S.’ primary voice communication platform largely unusable. Americans received 3.8 billion robocalls last month, and despite some modest inroads in fighting the problem, it continues to grow for reasons we’ve already well […]
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