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
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
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
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 [...]
The City Centre Complex, planning to open in phases starting next year, isn't the only project happening in a six-block stretch of North Second Street.
Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs have released the new track “No Regrets” from their upcoming album, Mission of Mercy.“‘No Regrets’ was written the night before we recorded it. It’s like…
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
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 […]
The St. Louis County Council has formally referred an ethics complaint against County Executive Sam Page to the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review.
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 [...]
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