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St. Louis mayor signs executive order banning no-knock search warrants

2 years 9 months ago

St. Louis has become the first Missouri city to completely ban no-knock search warrants, or warrants that allow police officers to enter a property without announcing their presence. Surrounded by family members whose loved ones were killed during no-knock raids, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order Tuesday banning the practice that has […]

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Rebecca Rivas

As insulin costs soar, diabetics say a $35 cap on co-pays is not enough

2 years 9 months ago

WASHINGTON β€” Lacy Mason was a 21-year-old graduate student in Atlanta when she started rationing her insulin. As a Type 1 diabetic, she needs to take insulin every day for survival. But when the cost surged to $960 a month, Mason could no longer afford it. She had aged out of Medicaid and her student […]

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Allison Winter

Daily Deal: The Two Million Dollar Puzzle

2 years 9 months ago
Are you a fan of solving puzzles? Do you like winning money? Then MSCHF has a treat for you. MSCHF, the makers of THE ONE MILLION DOLLAR PUZZLE, now brings you THE TWO MILLION DOLLAR PUZZLE. All you have to do is buy this 500-piece jigsaw puzzle, complete it, and get a chance to win […]
Gretchen Heckmann

Red state Republicans are eager boosters of the Big Lie

2 years 9 months ago
The Washington Post reports today that Republican voters are eager to nominate candidates for office who repeat Donald Trump's big lie about the 2020 election being stolen: District by district, state by state, voters in places that cast ballots through the end of May have chosen at least 108 candidates for statewide office or Congress ...continue reading "Red state Republicans are eager boosters of the Big Lie"
Kevin Drum

Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship Now Available

2 years 9 months ago
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Busey is pleased to offer financial support toward continuing education endeavors to applicants of all ages and educational backgrounds through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship. Through the Busey Bank Bridge Scholarship Fund, $25,000 in scholarships will be awarded annually. Funds will be disbursed through 10 scholarships of $2,500 each throughout Busey’s service area. The scholarship funds can be used for tuition, fees, books or supplies for continuing education. The application deadline is June 30, 2022, and selected recipients will be notified by July 31, 2022. Applicants will be required to meet specific eligibility requirements. For more information, please visit busey.com/scholarship .

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Sponsorship Drive for Edwardsville Art Fair; Edwardsville Arts Center Plans for Eighth Year of Festival

2 years 9 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The 2022 Edwardsville Art Fair Sponsorship Drive invites your participation and is open to families and businesses that can show support at various sponsorship levels. Whether it’s a one-year sponsorship or a sustaining sponsorship for three years, the Edwardsville Arts Center is excited to offer the community opportunities to support the arts while promoting their business. The arts center will be reaching out to past and potential sponsors through the months of June and July to ensure there is ample time to include sponsorships in marketing materials and more. Art Fair 2021 was a huge success for the Edwardsville Arts Center (EAC) and participating artists reporting over $300,000 in sales. A variety of entertainment, treats, and amazing artwork surrounded residents and visitors alike. The Edwardsville Art Fair enriches the community and has become the largest cultural event in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area due to generous support of the sponsors, artists,

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