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Gov. Ron DeSantis took the unprecedented step of banning an AP course offered on African American history for violating state law.

Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court defending the part of a SAFE-T Act that a Kankakee County judge previously ruled the law as unconstitutional.

U2 has dropped a new track from their upcoming album, Songs of Surrender. This time, they’re treating fans to their new take on The Joshua Tree classic “With or Without You.”  U2 will release Songs…

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ST. LOUIS -- Would you eat meat grown in a lab? A 2018 Missouri law will let you know if your burger came from a cow, a plant, or a tank. The state was the first to ban the term "meat" in vegan and other plant-based substitutes. There is no lab grown meat on store [...]

Leron Harris, 28, was convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Mark Schlemmer, who was leaving a Halloween party when he was shot and killed.

We’ve explained how telecom and media giants have pulled out all the stops trying to block Gigi Sohn from being seated at the FCC. That has involved a sleazy smear campaign, seeded in the press by non-profits linked to companies like News Corporation, AT&T, and Comcast, falsely accusing Sohn of being a radical extremist who […]

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The Normandy Schools Collaborative has decided who will be its next superintendent after the previous district leader resigned in June amid calls for his termination. Michael Triplett, the assistant superintendent of operations for Olathe Public Schools in Olathe, Kansas, will be the district's next superintendent. “I am incredibly honored and humbled to have been chosen to serve the students, staff, and community of the Normandy Schools Collaborative,” said Triplett. “I look forward to becoming…

ALTON - The past year, the My Just Just Desserts ownership, family, and employees have had a lot to handle with the death of previous owner Yvonne Campbell in a fatal traffic crash on July 9, 2022. Yvonne was beloved in the community, and her sister, Evelyn, and the others regrouped and continued on with the popular Downtown Alton eatery. Another one of those who were in the vehicle that day is now paralyzed, Evelyn said. Evelyn also suffered injuries in the accident and has had to recover since that date. On Sunday, Jan. 29, Evelyn and the others at My Just Desserts will open back on that particular day of the week with its popular brunch. Right now, My Just Desserts is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and the brunch this Sunday will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evelyn said My Just Desserts will be open after this Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., except when they have brunch. She said they will announce the dates of their brunch in the future. Evelyn said the brunch

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Police have arrested three men in a St. Louis murder case over the shooting death of woman last month.

Twisted Sister was back onstage together for the first time in over six years this week. The band, fronted by Dee Snider, reunited Thursday for the sixth annual Metal Hall of Fame…

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The Art of Water – a juried art exhibit. See how local artists create artwork which incorporates water. The exhibit is free and will run from January 13 thru February

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Earlier this month an Illinois woman called BS on those cheap miniature bottles of Fireball Cinnamon liquor that have become ubiquitous at grocery store checkout lanes, in liquor stores and in the pockets of travelers about to get kicked off of airplanes. Anna Marquez is suing Sazerac Company, Inc, the maker of Fireball Cinnamon, in federal court. The suit claims that the product's label is so similar to that of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky it is intentionally confusing, leading consumers to believe that Fireball Cinnamon contains whiskey when in fact it does not.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced the Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act , which would require school food personnel to complete a food allergy training, so that they are better equipped to prevent and respond to emergency situations involving allergic food reactions. Over the past two decades, the number of children with food allergies in the U.S. has more than doubled. Now, more than eight percent of children, about two students per classroom, have food allergies, and more than 15 percent of them will have an allergic reaction at school. Because common allergens are often present in school meals, school food personnel must understand how to prevent, identify, and respond to a food-related allergic reaction. “When parents drop their kids off at school, they should have the peace of mind knowing that their children are in a safe environment with personnel that are trained to look

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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today awarded $13 million to 30 recipients to expand the Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program, which creates a qualified talent pipeline of diverse candidates in construction and the building trades. The program’s second year expands access to the program across the state and will serve up to 1,400 pre-apprentices – a 40 percent increase from the program’s inaugural year. “The Illinois Works program aims to break barriers down for more women and people of color to take advantage of the thousands of jobs created by our state’s nation-leading infrastructure investments, while simultaneously creating a sustainable pipeline of qualified workers for an industry that is booming,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “These are the types of strategic investments that ensure we have a workforce ready to take the jobs available right now in fields

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WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) in introducing legislation to expand access to home and community-based services for older adults, people with disabilities and injured workers, while increasing pay and improving benefits for the caregivers who provide this life-sustaining care. The Better Care Better Jobs Act would enhance Medicaid funding for home care, helping many of the over 650,000 people on waiting lists nationally finally receive care in the setting of their choice, allowing them to stay active in their communities and live independently. This legislation would also strengthen the caregiving workforce, improve quality of life for families and boost the economy by creating good-paying jobs to make it possible for families and workers alike to thrive economically. “The Better Care Better Jobs Act would help protect

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CHICAGO - With thousands of Illinoisans failing to take advantage of savings offered by the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and state Earned Income Credit (EIC) each tax season, Governor JB Pritzker is reminding qualifying taxpayers to claim these valuable benefits. “My administration’s first focus will always be supporting Illinois’ working families—and that means putting money back into the pockets of those who need it most,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With tax season well underway, I encourage all eligible Illinoisans to take advantage of our state Earned Income Credit and federal Earned Income Tax Credit.” To be eligible for tax year 2022 (tax returns filed in 2023), taxpayers must have received “earned income” in 2022, meet certain income and residency qualifications, and file a tax return even if they do not owe any tax or are not required to file. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recommends that all workers who

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CHICAGO - Today Governor JB Pritzker announced the upcoming departure of Deputy Governor Christian Mitchell, who has overseen Environment, Infrastructure, and Public Safety since the beginning of the Governor’s first term. Prior to serving as Deputy Governor, Mitchell served for six years in the Illinois House of Representatives and as Interim Executive Director of the Democratic Party of Illinois, the first African American to do so. He will be leaving at the beginning of March. “I am proud to have had a driven, passionate public servant like Christian Mitchell on our team as we worked to improve the lives of Illinoisans across the state,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Although we will be sad to see him go, there is no doubt in my mind that his work ethic and commitment to equity, progress, and public service will be an asset to any organization that has the honor of working with him.” Deputy Governor Mitchell played a pivotal role in negotiating landmark

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