SPRINGFIELD - Local advocate for common sense and political transparency. IL legislators are hard at work creating a sexless society. Using sex-neutral terminology, they are creating and changing legislation to remove any distinction between males and females. Moreover, they are trampling on advancements in our society for women’s rights and lawful protections, while endangering some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Recently, IL legislator Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy (D-14) sponsored HB 2350: INS-PAP TESTS/PROSTATE SCREEN. The legislation says that insurance will pay for “individuals” to get prostate exams and pap smears. Any reference to “men” or “women” is now replaced with “individual.” There are obvious medical consequences for taking sex specific terminology out of medicine. Medical staff would need to know one’s sex to accurately diagnose and treat patients with sex specific diseases and conditions (such as testicular
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging families to open an Illinois 529 college savings plan or make an additional contribution in honor of the upcoming date of May 29, known as 529 Day and National College Savings Day. Frerichs’ office also is working with Illinois museums to create special opportunities for families to learn more about college savings plans and to visit the museums at a discounted price. “Opening a college savings account and making contributions are great ways to send positive messages to young people. If a child knows he or she has a college savings plan, that child is three times more likely to attend college,” Frerichs said. “529 Day is a fun designation that reminds children and families about the crucial role that a 529 account can play in children’s future success.” During the next several weeks, the State Treasurer’s Office is teaming up with select Illinois children’s
Climate change is spurring interest in remaking local infrastructure to accommodate renewable energy, minimize power failures, and expand consumer choice.
Some of the 5,000 area boy scouts will be placing hundreds of thousands of flags on grave sites out at Jefferson Barracks. It's all meant to honor our country's veterans.
Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, but also, the most preventable. The 'SWIM ON Foundation' is working to turn that around.
Monday's attempted attack by an Indian immigrant who told authorities he admired Nazi ideology is the latest example of a non-white person in America expressing and acting upon white nationalist views.
The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch award guests one of the best views of St. Louis’ working riverfront, the Gateway Arch and the city skyline. Narrated by the captain
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