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CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief to uphold and preserve state-law remedies for misconduct by gun manufacturers and sellers. In the brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in the case Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands et al ., Raoul and the coalition urge the court to recognize that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) creates only a narrow restriction on state-law remedies against the firearms industry. Raoul argues, under PLCAA’s plain terms, gun manufacturers and dealers are not exempt from liability when they violate state or federal laws governing the sale and marketing of firearms. “I am honored to be part of this coalition to ensure gun manufacturers and dealers are held accountable when they violate firearm sale and marketing laws,” Raoul said. “I will continue to support efforts to address reckless and dangerous practices

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On Thursday, Utah’s governor Spencer Cox officially signed into law two bills that seek to “protect the children” on the internet. He did with a signing ceremony that he chose to stream on nearly every social media platform, despite his assertions that those platforms are problematic. Yes, yes, watch live on the platforms that your […]

GODFREY – The Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the public to an open house to explore the program, Thursday, March 30. The event will feature a number of criminal justice professionals, including representatives from law enforcement, corrections, juvenile and department of social services, each of whom will provide insights and answer questions. According to Criminal Justice Program Coordinator Jessica Noble, positions in the industry, which often extend beyond law enforcement, include careers in probation, parole, advocacy and telecommunications, among others. “This event is designed to give those considering a career in criminal justice a solid overview of the range of positions available to them with appropriate training,” Noble said. “The open house will give prospective students a chance to learn about the program, meet the faculty and even network with local professionals.” The event will be held from 6-7:3

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SPRINGFIELD - State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) partnered with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation to push for the passage of legislation designed to build a workforce of the future by increasing education opportunities and removing barriers that prevent students from exploring jobs in the manufacturing industry. “We must explore ways to build career pathways for students and remove barriers that make it difficult to enter the workforce,” said Rep. Elik. “I’m proud to partner with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association on these important issues.” A bipartisan measure (HB 3307) sponsored by Rep. Amy Elik would allow students to take two years of career training education in place of two years of foreign language study. An additional measure sponsored by Rep. Elik would create a pilot program to allow manufacturers to open on-site childcare centers at no cost to their employees. Under HB 3308, manufacturers

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The winning numbers were 11, 19, 39, 44 and 65 with the Powerball number being 7, Missouri Lottery said.

This is Hilbert roaming around the backyard after the rain finally stopped. He is on our teak bench looking for a place to scratch an itch, and eventually he decided to stick his nose into the camera and give that a try. It didn't work so well for him, but it worked great for me. ...continue reading "Friday Cat Blogging – 24 March 2023"

MONTGOMERY COUNTY - The story of Abraham Lincoln’s many experiences and connections in Montgomery County will be the topic of a free, one-hour discussion at the Challacombe House in Hillsboro at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 16. Author Tom Emery of Carlinville will discuss his work Lincoln in Montgomery County, Illinois , which he released in 2021. The book includes a wide variety of stories on the sixteenth President in Montgomery County, many that have never been covered. The discussion is part of the ongoing celebrations of the bicentennial of the city of Hillsboro, which was founded in 1823. Emery will discuss Lincoln’s ties to some of the earliest names of local and county history, including John Tillson, Joseph Eccles, Francis Springer, James Davis, Levi Boone, and Wickliffe Kitchell. Lincoln’s connections to Simeon Ryder, who developed Litchfield, Nokomis, and Irving, will also be covered. In addition, Lincoln’s speaking appearances in Hillsboro will be discussed

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Today on TAP: And the decision was written by a Trump appointee, no less. Even this Supreme Court will be hard-pressed to disagree.

New details have emerged about the 25-year-old Missouri man who is suspected of killing his grandparents in Troy earlier this week. Davionne McRoberts released music under the name Woozy the Goat and had alarming interactions with relatives prior to the deaths of his grandparents. On Wednesday, McRoberts walked into a psychiatric hospital covered in blood, asking to be admitted to the facility.

After months of restoration efforts, Missouri’s oldest African-American one-room schoolhouse is set to reopen to visitors this weekend.

Stephen Stills is giving fans a taste of his upcoming live album, Stephen Stills Live at Berkeley 1971, dropping April 28. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has shared a piano…

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From the Washington Post: Florida parents upset by Michelangelo’s ‘David’ force out principal This story is all over the place. Why? A tiny charter school in Tallahassee fired its principal over some dumb thing. How does this become widespread national news? For what it's worth, the Post's headline is typical even though the chair of ...continue reading "BREAKING: Unbelievably trivial story somehow becomes national news"

An existing gas station will be demolished and a new one built at a prominent corner in south St. Louis County under a plan from the site’s new owner.

One Powerball player recently won a $1 million prize from a ticket purchased at a St. Louis County Schnucks.

Oculus Inc., an award-winning, WBE-certified architecture and interior design firm, announces the promotion of Jaime Merrill, NCDIQ, IIDA, to Hospitality Design Leader. In her new role, Merrill will help enhance the firm’s hospitality roster in Portland and the West Coast, while expanding hospitality design services to other markets Oculus serves. “Jaime has been instrumental in […]

Food service operations and state mental hospitals and nursing homes could be privatized