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Law Enforcement Medal Of Honor Awarded To 136 Recipients, Including One From Jerseyville Police
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, and law enforcement officials from across the state honored the acts of heroism performed by local and state officers during the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Ceremony today in Springfield. The Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Committee awarded 136 officers from 41 agencies the Medal of Honor in recognition of their brave and sacrificial service to the citizens of Illinois. “Every single one of our Medal of Honor Awardees exemplify the unwavering unselfishness and courage that it takes to be a true public servant,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From the July 4th Highland Park massacre to hostage situations and armed robberies, Illinois’ police officers respond to our most daunting emergencies with resolve and selflessness — and on behalf of the people of Illinois, we couldn’t be more grateful.” The Medal of Honor is awarded to officers who have
Springfield home cook to compete on MasterChef
A local chef will be making her debut on MasterChef: United Tastes of America this week.
Judge grants order to partially seal Ralph Yarl shooting case
A Clay County, Missouri, judge granted a motion to partially seal the criminal case of Andrew Lester, who reports being threatened and harassed.
Body of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster placed in glass enclosure
A nun's 'incorrupt' body was moved into a glass enclosure for long-term viewing for what some are referring to as a 'miracle.'
Plan for apartments at former Mike Shannon's site downtown is on hold, developer says
The $31 million apartment complex development proposed at the site of the former Mike Shannon’s restaurant near Busch Stadium is on hold.
Southwestern High School Semester 2 2022-2023 High Honor Roll/Honor Roll
SOUTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER 2 2022-2023 HIGH HONOR AND HONOR ROLL HIGH HONOR ROLL Senior Class of 2023 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Brandon Adams, Jillian Beilsmith, Ryeleigh Bertman, Madison Bryant, Cassie Christian, Daniel Cokel, Rylee Crane, Masen Day, Kennedy Dempsey, Casey Dugan, Melanie Goff, Audrey Gordon, Vance Hake, Madyson Henderson, Jillian Hoback, Tyson Kahl, Allison Medford, Ryan Raymond, Gracie Schneider, Jaron Whipps Junior Class of 2024 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Wyatt Akers, Matthew Arendell, Chiara Biciocchi, Kelsey Bray, Carson Burns, Mia Greenwell, Abigail Hellrung, Ashlynn Huber, Gavin Humm, Alyssa Kasten, Colin LeMarr, Parker LeMarr, Abigail McDonald, Aubrey Reno, Jillian Smith, Alexandra Wigger Sophomore Class of 2025 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Ike Austin, Lainie Behrends, Reagan Beilsmith, Cali Bolin, Ian Brantley, Makenzie Cottingham, Secilia D’Angelo, Gracie Darr, Madison Fenstermaker, Hailey
Lunchtime Photo
Airplanes lined up at their gates at John Wayne Airport.
The Pitch: Washington University med student's edtech startup wants to make test prep more immersive
King of the Curve is a startup that has created a mobile app that can be used to study for the MCAT, as well as other standardized tests. It tries to make test preparation akin to a video game, allowing users to seek out high scores and compete with others.
Bruce Springsteen takes a tumble during Amsterdam show
Bruce Springsteen has more energy than most 73-year-olds, but even he shows his age now and again. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is currently touring Europe with The E Street Band and,…
Golden Corral Re-Opens In Alton
A LTON - Golden Corral in Alton has officially re-opened. Featuring a remodeled interior and a new management team, the location has been in a “soft opening” phase this week and will ramp up its marketing starting next week. Golden Corral will be open for lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, and open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Director of Operations Rena Hurst said the Alton location officially re-opened on Memorial Day last Monday, May 29. Since then, she said they’ve had a steady number of customers and expect even more after their next marketing push. “We did two days of training on Saturday and Sunday, so word got around pretty quick that we were going to be open,” Hurst said. “We had a very nice soft open on Monday and Tuesday, well up over last year, so we’re hopeful with the additional advertising we’ll get the word out to everybody.” Hurst
East-West Gateway Council of Government board votes to work with crime reduction consultant
In a unanimous voice vote, the board of directors of the East-West Gateway Council of Governments authorized the group’s executive director to enter into a contract with the Violence Reduction Center at the University of Maryland. But skeptics question whether yet another anti-crime strategy won't yield the same results as the others that came before it.
Missouri's $397,000 'Show Me Cash' jackpot split between St. Charles and Kansas City
ST. CHARLES -- Two people hit the Show Me Cash jackpot for the April 23 drawing. One ticket matching all five numbers drawn was sold at Discount Wine & Spirits on Elm Street in St. Charles. The other ticket was sold in Kansas City. The players split the $397,000 jackpot. Each of them got $198,500. [...]
Section 230 Protects Public Records Portal, Says Judge While Tossing Bogus ID Theft Lawsuit
Section 230: not just for those irascible tech giants politicians keep grandstanding about. We all may have a love/hate/really hate relationship with various social media services, but Section 230 also protects the little guys. So, while it might be momentarily satisfying to cheer on the latest comeuppance attempt by political opportunists, remember it’s going to […]
Searching for Solutions: Detroit
Biden, Student Debt, and the 2024 Election
Today on TAP: The president could make generational justice a big winner for basic decency—and for his re-election.
St. Louis police officers hopeful for a new day with new circuit attorney in office
Extreme releases new ‘Six’ track “Other Side of the Rainbow”
Extreme is set to drop their sixth studio album, aptly titled Six, on June 9, and now they’ve just shared another track from the record. The latest single is “Other Side of the…
Thief hits St. Louis Target store 12 times, steals $2.6K worth of items
Authorities arrested a man who reportedly stole from a St. Louis Target store 12 times this year and took off with more than $2,600 worth of items.
S.M. Wilson & Co. shifts technology focus with new C-level post
S.M. Wilson & Co., one of the St. Louis region's largest general contractors, has restructured its technology department and filled a new C-level tech post.
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