Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frogย โ these are some of the telephones youโll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the […]
Did you know that creating a dedicated reading nook can increase your reading time by up to 30%? The psychology of environment plays a crucial role in how we engage with leisure activities, and a thoughtfully designed reading corner can transform an ordinary space into a sanctuary of focus and relaxation. Whether you’re a casual reader or a book enthusiast, crafting a cozy corner tailored to your needs can enhance your enjoyment and make reading an immersive experience. Choosing the Perfect
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Research Act alongside Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04). By requiring the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to conduct a study of the market factors driving fertilizer costs, the bill would provide greater certainty and transparency for farmers navigating the high prices of these important inputs. This
November 21 is a date rich with pivotal moments that have shaped the course of history across the globe. Moving back to the 19th century, November 21, 1877, saw the first demonstrable use of a phonograph by Thomas Edison. This invention revolutionized the way people experienced music and information, introducing a new era of sound recording and playback that transformed entertainment and communication worldwide. Edison’s groundbreaking work paved the way for the audio technologies we us
Frank Carr is scheduled to appear in court Friday morning for a plea hearing related to charges stemming from an incident that injured an officer on I-70 in March, where Officer Nathan Speiss was seriously injured while attempting to arrest a teenage carjacking suspect.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to call out the Trump Administration’s extreme and unlawful actions during the so-called “Operation Midway Blitz,” in which hundreds of residents of Illinois and immigrants without a criminal record have been detained. Today, Durbin shared the story of Rafael Veraza and his one-year-old daughter Arianna, who are both U.S. citizens, being
CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, sent a letter urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to correct errors in new federal instructions outlining who can receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Attorney General Raoul and the coalition warn that the USDA’s new guidance wrongly treats several groups of immigrants as ineligible for food assistance, contradicts long-standing federal law, an
A day after President Donald Trump took office, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued a new directive to its agents: Arrests at courthouses, restricted under the Biden administration, were again permissible. In Connecticut, a group of observers who keep watch on ICE activity in and around Stamford Superior Court have since witnessed a series of […]
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced that the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt during its first year, benefitting 357,800 Illinoisans across all 102 counties. Illinoisans who have received relief saw, on average, over $1,100 in debt eliminated. “Too many working families are facing real financial uncertainty and higher healthcare costs at the hands of the Trump Administration. Illinois will keep stepping up to ensure th
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — An adult male was killed early Friday morning, Nov. 21, 2025, in an officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, authorities said. The incident occurred at approximately 1:05 a.m. in Terminal 1 when STL Airport Police officers conducting routine security checks encountered the man armed with a knife. According to the St. Louis County Police Department, the suspect refused to drop the weapon and was tased by one officer. St. Louis County
The former Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital closed after less than a year. A company affiliated with publicly-traded Nutex Health says it will reopen the facility soon.