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Advocates Call on Governor, Illinois Lawmakers to Pass POWER Act Before End of Session

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SPRINGFIELD — Environmental advocates, faith leaders, and community members from across Illinois gathered at the Illinois State Capitol today to demand immediate action from the Governor and Illinois lawmakers on the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513). “Illinois is at a turning point, and right now, we are heading in the wrong direction,” said Illinois Environmental Council Executive Director Jen Walling. “In just the last three months, Illinois communities have approved thousands

Durbin Calls For Passage Of His Legislation To Ensure Stable, Robust Funding For Biomedical Research

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WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on his colleagues to pass his American Cures Act , legislation that restores the United States’ commitment to breakthrough scientific and biomedical research. Yesterday, Durbin reintroduced the legislation, which would create mandatory funds to provide steady, predictable funding for breakthrough research at America’s top research agencies, allowing the U.S. to remain

IDFPR Marks Major Milestone in Its CORE Rollout, Adding Two Nursing Licenses

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CHICAGO – In its ongoing effort to strengthen the state’s health care workforce, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) today announced the addition of two new license types onto its modernized licensing platform, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment). This update marks the completion of Phase 3.4 in the system’s implementation. The latest added license types expand the range of health care professionals who can apply and

Sunset Hills Police searching for missing teen girl

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Sunset Hills Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing teen. According to officials, 17-year-old Juliana Wehlen walked away from her home, in the area of Mill Hill and Hadley Hill roads, around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday after an argument. Wehlen is described as a Hispanic [...]
Megan Mueller

LC Students Host Panel on AI & Education

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College students, faculty and community members gathered online and in-person Tuesday, May 6, for a dynamic panel discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping learning, teaching and the modern workplace. Faculty and student panelists spoke candidly, sharing both enthusiasm and caution about AI’s growing influence in daily life. Former Student Trustee Jim Eck, who helped organize the event, commended the students and faculty who made

US Speaker Johnson wants Secret Service funding but noncommittal on Senate bill

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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday pressed for increased funding for the Secret Service, arguing most of the money Senate Republicans included for the agency in their immigration enforcement bill is for security needs, not building a new ballroom at the White House.  But the Louisiana Republican added during a morning press […]
Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa

Celebrate St. Louis to bring Zedd, Ludacris, Kenny Loggins, more

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ST. LOUIS - The annual Fourth of July weekend event in St. Louis is bringing big names to the Gateway Arch this year. Celebrate 250 is hosting "the biggest civic event in St. Louis history" as the country marks another milestone in age. The free celebration spans across July 3 and July 4, filled with [...]