EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department will be able to equip its officers with special crisis care response kits, thanks to a $13,875 grant awarded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. The crisis care response kits contain items used to administer aid in the event of a critical emergency until medical personnel can arrive. They will be placed in all active police fleet vehicles for quick access to improve the department’s lifesaving capabilities. “We
LOUISVILLE, IL. — Darren Bailey, former State Senator and candidate for Governor, is urging lawmakers to enact recently introduced legislation to opt the state into the federal “No Tax on Tips” policy. House Bill 4519 would give hospitality workers the same state tax benefits they currently enjoy on the federal portion of their taxes. It would exempt state taxes on tips up to $25,000. “It is time for both Democrats and Republicans to act in the best interests of
From Brookings: Artificial intelligence is the transformative technology of our time. As argued in the Brookings Press book, “Turning Point: Policymaking in the Era of Artificial Intelligence,” it is powering applications in finance, health care, education, transportation, defense, and e-commerce, among other sectors. AI’s ability to process large amounts of information and act independently on […]
TROY, IL. – The Tri-Township Public Library and its Board of Trustees are proud to announce a landmark update to its membership policy. Following a unanimous vote during the board meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the library has officially approved the expanded Cards for Kids Act. This initiative ensures that every child between the ages of 5 and 18 within the community now has access to the library’s full suite of resources at no cost. By removing financial and residency barriers,
For the first time in more than a century, the Olympics are coming back to St. Louis. In 2028, soccer fans from around the globe will flock to the Gateway City to watch matches here at Energizer Park, the home of the St. Louis City SC.
District 6 detectives from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) are searching for five suspects allegedly wanted in connection with a fight that happened last month.
From Offsite Straight Talk: For more than three decades, I’ve watched modular construction be praised, dismissed, misunderstood, overpromised, underdelivered, and then rediscovered again like it’s something brand new. Every few years, someone asks the same question differently: “Why hasn’t modular taken over the construction industry?” They usually expect the answer to be marketing. It’s not. […]
ALTON – Sheila Goins is proud to announce the opening of its fifth annual Black History Month exhibit, which will take place from February 9 through the end of the month. The exhibit will be open to the public from 8 AM to 5 PM, mirroring the hours of Alton City Hall. This year, First Lady Sheila Goins is thrilled to present an enriching showcase of the profound contributions made by African-American pioneers in Alton, Illinois. “I am especially excited to share the robust history
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a Continuing Resolution that would provide additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security, citing ongoing failures in leadership, accountability, and public safety. “The American people have witnessed firsthand the deadly consequences of mismanagement and a complete lack of accountability at DHS. That must change now. Congress has a responsibility to ensure that federal agencies protect public safety
Whitfield School is advancing a comprehensive reimagining of its campus facilities as part of its long-range Whitfield 2030 strategic plan, with Bond Architects leading the design effort. Together, a new academic center, a re-envisioned central courtyard, and a multipurpose athletic facility are intended to align the school’s physical environment with its academic mission, community life, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Mary Miller said in two recent social media posts on her two Facebook pages that “mass migration from regions that reject Western values” is bringing ideologies “like Sharia law” to the United States and that “a strong majority of Americans support enforcing immigration laws and deporting illegal aliens,” while criticizing “Democrats” and part of the news media. Miller, an Illinois Republican, made the
CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker reaffirmed his commitment to the core principles he outlined in his FY2025 budget proposal to manage Illinois pension commitments through a set of proposals designed to build on the state’s recent fiscal progress and further reduce long-term risk for taxpayers and retirees. The plans follow steps already taken that have produced Illinois’ strongest pension funded ratio in nearly two decades and reflects a continued focus on doubling down on fiscal
Jon Bon Jovi is set to take part in Sunday’s Super Bowl, although he won’t be performing.The NFL just announced that the New Jersey rocker will introduce the players on the…
Support us on Patreon » On a recent episode of our other podcast, Ctrl-Alt-Speech, Mike was joined by guest host Konstantinos Komaitis for a far-reaching discussion about online speech. One point that was briefly raised in that discussion was the question of whether AI tools are good or bad for user agency, and since Mike and […]
WASHINGTON — The partial government shutdown that began this weekend ended Tuesday when President Donald Trump signed the funding package that both chambers of Congress approved within the last week. “We’ve succeeded in passing a fiscally reasonable package that actually cuts wasteful federal spending while supporting critical programs for the safety, security and prosperity for […]
WASHINGTON — Dozens of U.S. House Democrats and leaders of several caucuses rallied on a chilly Tuesday morning outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters in the nation’s capital, demanding the resignation, firing or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats criticized Noem for the monthslong immigration operation in Minnesota in which federal immigration agents […]
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