Eleven versions of a proposed initiative petition seeking to roll back Missouri’s ban on abortion by adding protections for the procedure to the state constitution were filed Wednesday with the Secretary of State’s office.
ALTON - The 55th Annual NAACP Branch of Alton Freedom Fund Banquet features a special keynote speaker in May - a nationally described "Attorney for Justice" - Ben Crump. The event is Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Meridian Ballroom at the Morris University Center, Edwardsville. A social hour takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. that evening and dinner at 7 p.m. and the keynote speaker. Crump has handled several high-profile cases, including Trayvon Martin, Tyre Nichols, and Earl Moore. He also represented victims in the Flint, Mich., water crises, the Johnson & Johnson powder lawsuit, and the victims of the Amazon Warehouse collapse in Edwardsville. "I'm an unapologetic defender of black life, black liberty, and humanity," Crump said. "That's why I call myself a civil rights lawyer who believes that it's about these romantic notions of liberty and justice for all." The theme of this year's NAACP Freedom Fund event is "Injustice Anywhere is a Threat
MILLSSTADT – State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) says he understands residents’ frustrations with the water and sewer problems in Cahokia Heights and is calling on the Governor and the leaders in the Illinois House and Senate to release the promised funds to the community. “People are getting sick not to mention the stench that comes with the backups during heavy rains,” Schmidt said. “The Governor promised $9.9 million in funding last August. One of the very first actions I took as a member of the General Assembly was to send a letter to the Governor asking for the money to be released. It is time for the state to fulfill its commitment to the people of Cahokia Heights.” Schmidt is also calling on city leaders in Cahokia Heights to work with him for the good of area residents. “Mayor Curtis McCall Sr. is a Democrat. I get it. But we should be working together,” Schmidt said. “The truth is the people of Cahokia Height
On Thursday, authorities said Tyrone Miller is believed to be with his girlfriend, Jayana Dobbs. Police also said Miller requires a colostomy bag and may be wearing a satchel to hide it.
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the northeast and southwest corners at the intersection of Illinois 203 (Nameoki Road) and Madison Avenue in Granite City will require intermittent daytime lane closures, weather permitting, on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.
Chief Executive Sharon Price John said during the company’s earning call that beyond traditional retail sales, Build-A-Bear has increased consumer engagement outside of stores, extended its brand beyond malls, and continued to sell to teens and adults.
It has made the investments as part of the Spring 2023 cohort of its accelerator program, backing companies with products that range from a new device to track exercise recovery to a new platform for placing bets.
U.S. Representative Cori Bush is helping lead an effort to bolster historic anti-discrimination laws that have been weakened by conservative judges. The Justice for All Act is intended to expand and strengthen the civil rights of all Americans. The legislation would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Housing Act of 1968, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 to prohibit discrimination, regardless of intent.
Albert Pujols, nearly half a year removed from his historic retirement tour, paid a visit to the Cardinals' spring training home Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday.
The relocation effort for the agtech startup wasn't without risk, and even involved transporting thousands of fruit flies to St. Louis. A year later, it says the effort was worth it as it expands its team and brings on new funding from a local investor.
JERSEY COUNTY - Kenneth Walker, the older brother of Christy Walker, who was injured this week in an accident, has organized a GoFundMe to assist with her medical expenses. Christy was in a serious car accident on Tuesday coming home from work on Illinois Route 109 in Jersey County in front of the Do Drop Inn. Christy is now at a St. Louis area hospital. Kenneth said the following: “She has multiple broken bones. Both femurs are broken - the right one has a horizontal break and the left has two vertical breaks, both shin bones, both pelvic bones, and a broken ankle. She has a very large gash on her right upper leg just above the knee that severed a lot of blood vessels. “She has been in and out of surgeries most of the day on Wednesday. So far, they have fixed most of the broken bones in her lower half. But she will still need a lot of time to recover. Please bear with us while we try to work through this. Also please keep in mind this is a family matter.” Kenneth
Maplewood voters will vote on Tuesday, April 4, on Proposition L, for “renovating, improving, expanding and furnishing the District’s library facilities,” from the wording on the proposition. Library director, Ashley Bryant, sent out a letter to residents with information on the proposition, also community members are invited to a town hall regarding Proposition L to […]
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