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City’s “Sunshine” Data Shrouded in Darkness
City officials say egregious delays in public information releases are caused by the volume of requests, while failing to produce evidence proving their claims.
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Veteran Attorney Alan G. Pirtle Joins Supreme Court Professionalism Panel
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the appointment of three new commissioners. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Hon. Sierra D. Senor-Moore, Daniel R. Hernandez, and Alan G. Pirtle to three-year terms, expiring December 31, 2028. In addition, the Illinois Supreme Court has reappointed Commissioners Heather B. Kroencke and Azam Nizamuddin to terms expiring December 31, 2028. “We are thrilled to welcome Judge Senor-Moore,
St. Charles to host work session amid concerns on tourism, communication
St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer is proposing a realignment of the Special Events and Communications department and the Convention and Visitors Bureau to improve coordination and communication, while assuring residents that festivals will not be impacted.
Suicidal woman sent to suffer in silence of solitary confinement. Then she killed herself.
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
Neman: On paying for lamb fat, but not for strip steak
How much fat can there possibly be on a leg of lamb? As it turns out, a lot.
Multiple departments respond to intense overnight fire in Cahokia Heights
An intense fire broke out in Cahokia Heights early Tuesday morning, involving an abandoned business and several construction site trailers, with no injuries reported and an investigation into the suspicious cause of the fire is ongoing.
Library burglarized re-opens on limited services (Barr branch)
What is the Chief Justice signaling in his year-end report
I was struck by the inspirational tone of the year-end report issued by Chief Justice John Roberts. Roberts went back to basics with his review of the fundamentals spelled out by Thomas Paine in his “Common Sense” pamphlet and the principles laid out in the Declaration of Independence. Although the Declaration of Independence is not […]
Tuesday, Jan. 13 - Being a scientist during the Trump administration
Midwestern scientists say the Trump administration has brought big changes to their fields in the last year - especially when it comes to climate change.
One more mild day before winter returns with gusty winds
ST. LOUIS - A comfortable January start on Tuesday, temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s out the door. We’ll enjoy one more mild day this week. Increasing clouds and breezy Tuesday, with temperature highs in the low 60s. A cold front Tuesday night into Wednesday brings a few rain showers overnight and a [...]
Debbie Harry, Kate Pierson to perform at annual Tibet House Benefit Concert
Blondie’s Debbie Harry and The B-52s’ Kate Pierson are among the artists set to perform at the 39th annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert, taking place March 3 at Carnegie Hall…
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See the Jan. 13, 1926, front page: One U.S. dry chief Remus could not buy for $100,000
Headlines from the Jan. 13, 1926, front page include: One U.S. dry chief Remus could not buy for $100,000
UPDATE: Homicides Fall to 12-Year Low in 2025 as Crime Drops 16% and Shooting Incidents Decline Sharply
The SLMPD reports significant reductions in crime citywide for 2025, according to year-end CompStat data released this week.
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We Found More Than 40 Cases of Immigration Agents Using Banned Chokeholds and Other Moves That Can Cut Off Breathing
A major agreement to protect the Amazon is falling apart after 20 years
Amid changing political headwinds, the moratorium on soy-driven deforestation is in danger. What now?
After one year of Trump, is anything left of the American Climate Corps?
The federal program shut down, but a handful of state efforts are carrying on — with a lower profile.
States say they need more help replacing lead pipes. Congress may cut the funding instead.
The U.S. House voted to cut millions promised for the work this year. The Senate will vote this week, as advocates and some lawmakers push back.
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