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CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker signed HB2381 today, codifying the Illinois Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and the Community Advisory Council on Homelessness, initially established by the Governor via executive order in 2021. This bill codifies the unprecedented interagency collaboration to move Illinois to “functional zero” homelessness by bolstering the safety net, targeting high-risk populations, expanding affordable housing, securing financial stability for unhoused individuals, and closing the mortality gap. “Every person deserves access to safe shelter and the dignity that comes with housing,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This is a first-of-its-kind multi-agency cooperative effort — bringing together state agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocates, and people with lived experience to prevent and end homelessness. I’m grateful for their dedication and believe that together, we can prevent and end homelessness once and for all."

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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker's administration and AFSCME Council 31—the largest union of frontline Illinois state employees—have announced the ratification of a new contract after membership voted overwhelmingly in favor. The agreement was tentatively reached by negotiators for the state and the union in the early morning hours of July 1. Over the past two weeks, members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31 attended local union meetings throughout the state to review and vote on its terms. The four-year agreement is now in effect. “Illinois is a pro-worker state—and when it comes to workers’ rights, my administration is committed to ensuring that every Illinoisan has access to good-paying opportunities,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This contract represents a partnership that won’t just expand our pool of state employees—it will strengthen our state’s workforce and

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, today applauded the Biden Administration’s announcement that it will designate the church that held Emmett Till’s pivotal open-casket wake in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood as a national monument. In a White House ceremony tomorrow, President Biden will designate Bronzeville’s Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ as a national monument to be managed by the U.S. National Park Service to ensure that the historic church will be preserved and continue to tell Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley’s critically important story as part of American history. “Roberts Temple Church of God In Christ is of both extraordinary and incredibly heartbreaking historical importance to Chicago, our state and to this country—which is why I’ve been working for years to make this site a national monument,”

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ALTON - Alton Little Theater is very excited to bring a little "circus" to town on Saturday, August 12th at 7 p.m. Yes, CIRCUS KAPUT will be on stage to the delight of families and kids of all ages, featuring headliner, OH MY GOSH JOSH, a unicycle act, juggling act, hula hoop act, a still parade, comedy, audience participation and so much more! "Party on Broadway" will be on hand, starting at 6 p.m. for some face painting and complimentary refreshments will be served. This family friendly event is simply the best way to celebrate summer fun before the start of school. All tickets are just $20 for the 90-minute Regional Circus Troupe started by Josh Routh and highly recommended by our local tourism bureau. Executive Director of ALT, Lee Cox is thrilled that so many new audience members are showing up to see ALT's big summer musical, SPAMALOT, but admits that the theater recommended attendance as a PG-13 production. The Board of Directors felt strongly that the theater wanted

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The pediatric cardiology department at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive center for children with heart defects.  The program was recently ranked as one of the best cardiology and heart surgery programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. 

The company's practices also have become a sore point in southwestern Missouri

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band is excited to announce its upcoming concert, "From the Big Screen," taking place on Thursday, July 27, at 8:00 PM on the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand at City Park. Under the baton of co-conductor Dr. John Korak, the Edwardsville Municipal Band will transport the audience into the captivating worlds of cinema as the band showcases themes from timeless classics such as Harry Potter, Jurassic World, Superman, and many more. "We are thrilled to present a celebration of the indelible musical contributions that have graced our favorite films. The program is sure to resonate with audiences of all generations," said Mark Haun, trombone player and board member. Concessions available during the event will directly benefit the ED of the PEO Sisterhood. For more information about the Edwardsville Municipal Band and its upcoming events, please visit them on Facebook, Instagram, or on the City of Edwardsville website.

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A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is in the works for west St. Louis County. Chick-fil-A is coming to Creve Coeur on Olive Boulevard near Tempo Drive.

JERSEYVILLE - The Public Library Association, a division of the American Library Association, has awarded $1.27 million to more than 200 Public Libraries for digital literacy workshops. This national initiative was offered with expanded support from AT&T to help families build online skills. Powered by a contribution from AT&T, the Public Library Association (PLA) has selected more than 200 public libraries across 45 states to host digital literacy workshops. The Jerseyville Public Library was one of the libraries chosen to receive this grant which supports public libraries in their work improving digital skills within their communities. The workshops leverage the online digital literacy courses, created by PLA in collaboration with AT&T, that are freely available to anyone through DigitalLearn.org. DigitalLearn.org online courses and training materials were developed with and for library staff and their patrons. Workshops funded by the PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive will

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After years of nearly unprecedented pay gains among workers, salary increases are starting to come back down to earth in St. Louis and beyond.

About a third of the breaks occurred near a four mile stretch that crosses through the Southampton neighborhood. Residents there said they’ve been noticing an uptick.

Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has released the new song “I Saw God on 10th Street,” the second single from his upcoming solo album, Lighthouse, which drops October 20. “I picture him as…

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Who’s that kid that can travel through time? It’s you!   Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when

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Take an overseas adventure in this immersive exhibit that transports families to China, a country where a quickly changing modern lifestyle intersects with ancient values. Explore what life is like

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A St. Louis man scheduled to die next Tuesday received a last-minute stay of execution yesterday — with the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals saying the state of Missouri cannot yet proceed with the execution of Johnny Johnson. Johnson was sentenced to death in 2005 for the murder of six-year-old Casey Williamson in suburban Valley Park. In their petition for relief filed June 30, Johnson's attorneys state the case simply: "Because Mr. Johnson does not rationally understand the reason for his execution and believes Satan is using the State of Missouri to execute him to bring about the end of the world, which the voice of Satan has confirmed to him, he is not competent to be executed and carrying out the execution would violate the Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution."

Construction is expected to wrap around the same time as a new First Watch location in University City.