SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults aged 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and the labor force. “When I think about the people of Illinois, a couple of words come to mind: kindness, generosity, ingenuity, and perseverance. Each year, my administration is proud to honor four older adults who embody these values through service, education, arts, and labor by inducting them into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Whether you know a teacher who goes above and beyond for their students or a community member who you can always find out and about lending a hand to others, we want to hear about the seniors in your life that make Illinois, Illinois.” The Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame was established by the General Assembly in 1994 to honor older adults’
At about 1:30 p.m., the Wentzville Police Department arrested a person who may have been involved in a murder in St. Louis City. The suspect was arrested near Highway N.
EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Denise Cobb, PhD, has named Saulius Drukteinis, DMD, MS, PhD, as the dean of SIU School of Dental Medicine (SDM) following a national search. The appointment is subject to final approval by the Office of Human Resources and the Board of Trustees, with Dr. Drukteinis to assume his new role at SIU SDM on Monday, Jan. 16. “Dr. Drukteinis brings great enthusiasm and commitment to the School of Dental Medicine and their mission,” said Cobb. “I look forward to partnering with him to support an even brighter future for this outstanding School. His interdisciplinary expertise, collaborative spirit and deep commitment to improving equitable access to quality dental care will be critically important as we move forward. I also want to thank the search committee members for their work and their collaboration with Greenwood Asher.” "I am excited for Dr. Drukteinis
Now that the House is (barely) in the control of the Republican Party, we expected an awful lot of dumb anti-tech laws (the Democrats are also pushing dumb anti-tech laws, but of a different nature). The GOP has, in the recent past, laid out a big long list of bills as part of its “big […]
The congressional investigation of the January 6 insurrection is now over, and Republicans are obviously uninterested in continuing it. But the Washington Post reports that committee staffers collected loads of evidence about social media that never made it into the final report and is now hidden from public view: The evidence they collected was written ...continue reading "In unsurprising news, it turns out social media platforms lean conservative"
The Jarrot Mansion in Cahokia Heights' historic district is a beautiful example of a federalist brick home from the early 1800s. There are rumors that the old home is haunted.
Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett and Rob Zombie guitarist/current Mötley Crüe touring member John 5 are all taking part in the upcoming "80s Anthems" edition…
ALTON/JERSEYVILLE - Samuel M. Plunkett, 39, of Alton, has been charged with violating an order of protection pursuant to the Illinois Domestic Violence Act after repeatedly texting someone who filed an order of protection against him last year. Plunkett had previously been convicted of violating that same order of protection on Dec. 1, 2022, but posted bond and was released. Recent court filings state Plunkett “sent multiple text messages” to the victim on Jan. 6, 2023, in violation of the already-standing order of protection. While the first violation was a Class A misdemeanor, this second violation is a Class 4 Felony. The latest charge carries a sentence of one to three years in prison, one year of mandatory supervised release, probational discharge of up to 30 months, a fine of up to $25,0000 and/or restitution costs. His bond was set at $10,000 based on the bond of the previous charge. More information about Plunkett’s first order of protection
As Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA) students and staff return to school Tuesday, lawmakers in Jefferson City are once again trying to pass a red flag law.
It’s something top Republicans at the statehouse have refused to entertain.
The CVPA community is still healing after a shooter killed a teacher and student in October.
State Rep. Peter Merideth, D-St. Louis, said he wants to prevent this from happening again with a red flag law.
“Police said under Missouri laws,…
The project is part of the $50 million investment the company said in March it would make in its St. Louis campus, located in the city’s Soulard neighborhood.
An executive with Spire, the St. Louis natural gas utility, writes that your stove isn’t the problem, so you can go ahead and enjoy dinner. Just turn on the vent fan.
Alex Tabarrok and Robert Tucker Omberg have published a new paper which confirms a thought that's been rattling around in my head for a while. The thought is this: aside from vaccines, pretty much nothing has much effect on the spread of COVID-19. As usual, I'll lead with a couple of charts. The first one ...continue reading "New study says pandemic preparedness is mostly futile"
A St. Louis-based maker of engineered components for sealing, insulating and sound abatement has acquired an adhesive business from a private equity firm.
Prosecutors in St. Louis filed two felony murder charges against a 26-year-old Eureka man this morning. Brian Richard Kelly allegedly caused the death of two people when the stolen car he was driving collided with another vehicle in November.
If you want access to content and communications, it seems pretty obvious you should get a warrant. There are plenty of warrant exceptions, but rooting around in things pretty much everyone believes have an expectation of privacy — whether it’s their house, their phones, or their online document storage services — generally requires a warrant. […]
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