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The measure is aimed at helping kids who wear protective hairstyles such as afros, braids and twists to school.

U.S. infrastructure policy is treated as annoying and boring… until a crisis hits and suddenly everybody cares. As millions of Texans found out last year when the state’s energy infrastructure crumbled like a rotten old house under the weight of heating energy demands, leaving millions without power during a major cold snap. While the state […]

New survey shows how stressed, overwhelmed pharmacy workers are.

The People’s Convoy is one of several trucker-led protests, and likely the largest, heading to the Washington, D.C., area this week.

SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is launching a new “Abe for All” initiative to improve access, starting with special services March 3 for World Hearing Day. The museum will offer sign language interpreters for its theatrical presentations during the event, which runs 4-7 p.m. Museum staff, volunteers, and interpreters will wear clear face shields instead of masks, so speech reading is easier. Exhibits will be enhanced with QR codes and monitors to share written information. Admission is free and anyone is welcome to attend, but the goal is to gather feedback from the Deaf community on how to improve the experience for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing. Guests will have a chance to share their thoughts in surveys during their visit. “The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is proud to share the story of America’s greatest president. We want every person to fully appreciate his legacy, and that means

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Easton Romer had been hearing the rumors for years: Jeffrey Plaza, the beloved strip mall filled with several immigrant-owned businesses on University City's northwestern edge, was going to be demolished to make room for a Costco. Romer was always skeptical that the deal would actually go through, so he carried on at his Jamaican mainstay, De Palm Tree, figuring the news was nothing more than idle chatter.…

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), member of the U.S. Armed Services Committee (SASC) and a Purple Heart recipient who served 23 years in the Reserve Forces, announced that she will bring the Adjutant General of Illinois and Commander of the Illinois National Guard Major General Rich Neely as her virtual guest to tonight’s State of the Union address. As the Commander of the Illinois National Guard (ILNG), Major General Neely is responsible for the critical role the ILNG plays in helping train troops in places like Ukraine and Poland. “I’m honored to have General Neely as my virtual guest for this year’s State of the Union,” Duckworth said. “As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates, the role of the Illinois National Guard remains critical for the region, which I know is so important to many Polish and Ukrainian Americans in our state. The Illinois National Guard’s State Partnership Program

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They have made it to the St. Louis area and supporters are lining the interstates and overpasses.

LITCHFIELD - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 18 Commander, Mark Gillock, announces the ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Jersey County and Macoupin County during the month of March. These OREP details allow the ISP to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws. Illinois law requires all vehicle occupants (front seat and rear seat) to be buckled up! Seat belts are still one of the most effective safety devices, estimated to save nearly 14,000 lives each year. Half of vehicle occupants killed in traffic crashes are not properly restrained. The objective of the program is to increase occupant compliance through education, child safety seat inspections, and enforcement.

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Thomas Lamar Perry is accused of walking away from a halfway house a little over a month before he was due to be released.

WESTMONT – Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) President Dan Montgomery issued this statement following Governor Pritzker's executive order lifting required masking in schools: “We are grateful for Governor Pritzker’s leadership throughout the pandemic ensuring that science, not politics, has informed guidance. It has been a long two years, but there is finally light at the end of the COVID tunnel. “We welcome this new guidance for a safe off-ramp from universal masking in schools. The CDC’s new guidelines set us on a path to a new normal in schools. By using an analysis of hospitalizations in addition to community transmission, school districts, in collaboration with educators, staff, and families, can decide when to ease mask requirements. “Our sole priority since the start of this pandemic has been to protect students, teachers and staff, and their families by following the proper mitigations. Schools have remained open because of the implementation

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The fest’s Music Director and Film Programmer shares picks and advice for Columbia’s annual documentary festival.

GLEN CARBON – Now more than ever, we’re aware of how much we rely on the care of our communities. This year, Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is happy to announce our Hometown Heroes program where our local heroes can be the recipients of delicious Girl Scout Cookies. Through Hometown Heroes, local Girl Scouts chose organizations to celebrate with the gift of girl Scout Cookies. These special groups include hospital workers, first responders, veterans, school staff, food banks, and others who are out making a difference every day. Hometown Heroes gives customers the opportunity to support their local Girl Scouts as well as local heroes. “Through Hometown Heroes, customers can purchase Girl Scout Cookies for those who give so much to the people in our communities – like firefighters, nursing homes, and police officers,” said Katie Grayling, Senior Manager of Product Programs. “Girl Scouts are known for giving back to their communities, and we’re

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ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is hosting three Seed Swaps in partnership with local businesses and organizations: Old Bakery Beer Company , the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) , and The Lodge Bar at Lovejoy . Join Three Rivers Project staff, our partners, and fellow farmers and gardeners while swapping or sharing your quality seeds, cuttings, and bulbs. These community events are free to attend and all are welcome. Join us in celebration of the end of winter and the start of the spring gardening season! The first seed swap event will be held at the Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton on Saturday, March 5 from 11:30 to 2:00pm. Masks must be worn to attend this indoor event. To register for the Seed Swap at Old Bakery Beer Company, go to sc.org/OBBCseedswap . The second seed swap will be held outside at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) on Saturday, March 26 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. To register for

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The publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Buffalo News, Lincoln Journal Star, and dozens of other newspapers rejected Alden's $141 million takeover offer in December.

MARYVILLE - The Auxiliary of Anderson Hospital and the Anderson Hospital Medical Staff are offering $1,000 scholarships to students who are enrolled in health care related fields of study. Students must be legal residents of the State of Illinois and must attend an accredited school, although it need not be an Illinois institution. Winners will be announced by July 2022. Scholarship application packets contain information for both scholarship opportunities. The scholarship applications are due by June 4, 2022. Applications are available through the financial aid/counseling departments of local academic institutions. They can also be found at the Anderson Hospital switchboard, gift shop and Physician's Office Building reception desk. Applications can also be downloaded from the hospital's website at andersonhospital.org . In addition, interested individuals may contact Cheryl Pace, Auxiliary Scholarship Chairperson, 6800 State Route 162, Maryville, IL 62062.

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Christopher Myers' trial on a federal charge of destruction of evidence is scheduled for May 2.

Twitter suspended Hartzler's personal account, saying the tweet violated its rules against hateful conduct.

Rose Ann Shaw obtained three Paycheck protection Program loans by lying about the payroll and number of employees at three companies.