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Warsh, 56, a former top Fed official, was confirmed Wednesday in a largely party-line 54-45 vote and will replace Jerome Powell as chair at an unusually difficult time for the independent agency.

EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville will take a weeklong trek through history this summer to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to the collaboration of community groups, Edwardsville’s America 250 celebration will feature a fun and patriotic series of musical performances; a movie; historical reenactors; an all-ages parade in City Park; creative, thought-provoking activities; a gigantic community-decorated cake and, of course, a fantastic Fourth

GLEN CARBON - Marquette Catholic's girls track and field squad tallied 98 points and placed third in the recent Gateway Conference Meet. The girls are now primed for the IHSA Sectional Meet at Springfield Southeast on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Marquette Catholic track and field girls are Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athletes of the Month. Eliza Boatman was a star of the day for the Explorers with a first place in the 100-meter hurdles (17.16), the 300 hurdles (50.90), and the lon

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 [...]

It's that time of year when spring rains and warmer weather bring wild turtles out to the roads in search of food and mates.

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…

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The proposal heads to the House with two days left in the Legislature's annual session

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 Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower will reopen Thursday in Hartford after a $2.8 million, yearlong renovation.

The St. Louis Lambert International Airport is adding a new nonstop flight Wednesday.