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ISP Hosts Division Of Criminal Investigation Change Of Command Ceremony

2 years 10 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly, today announced the Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) change in command. Colonel Sean M. Cormier is retiring from ISP after more than 26 years of service. On September 1, 2022, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Trame will be promoted to Colonel and will be the newly appointed DCI Deputy Director. “Congratulations to Colonel Cormier on his many years of distinguished service to the people of Illinois and thank him for his dedication,” said ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. “Colonel Cormier has been a true leader at ISP and his impact will live on through the officers he led under his command. As we celebrate our Centennial year at ISP, we welcome Lieutenant Colonel Trame into his new role as the Division of Criminal Investigation Deputy Director and look forward to his leadership as we enter our second century.” Colonel Cormier began his career with ISP in 1995, as a member of Cadet Class

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Chingy Teases First Studio Album in 10-Plus Years With New Single

2 years 10 months ago
After a ten-plus year drought, rapper Chingy is finally gearing up to release a new studio album. The artist born Howard Bailey Jr. released his latest single “Can’t Blame Me” today, the first track to be featured on his forthcoming album Chinglish.
Zoe Butler

Delaware Chancery Court Keeps Pushing Back On Elon Musk’s Legal Arguments As He (Mostly) Loses His Discovery Battles

2 years 10 months ago
As was to be expected, the Twitter / Elon Musk showdown has been zooming ahead. With a trial set for mid-October (after the Chancellor overseeing the case mostly sided with Twitter on the preferred timeline), we’re deep in the discovery process, and there have been some disputes over how that’s going. On Wednesday, there was […]
Mike Masnick

Former St. Louis Aldermen Reed, Boyd plead guilty to federal bribery charges

2 years 10 months ago
Former Board of Aldermen President Lewis Reed and former Ward 22 Alderman Jeffrey Boyd have pleaded guilty in connection with a federal bribery investigation. The pair changed their pleas to guilty in federal court Friday, days after former Ward 21 Alderman John Collins-Muhammad also pleaded guilty in the bribery investigation. All three former aldermen, accused of accepting cash bribes in exchange for supporting property tax abatements, previously pleaded not guilty to the charges. They will…
Kelsi Anderson, Holden Kurwicki and Mark Maxwell, KSDK

Build a Better Breakfast with Dairy

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS - September is Better Breakfast Month and there has never been a better time to celebrate. Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day and for good reason. The documented benefits of eating breakfast include boosted brainpower, improved nutrient intake, and revved metabolism. Yet, according to the United States Department of Agriculture, while 93% of Americans believe that fueling an empty tank every morning is important, less than half jump-start the day this way. “Breakfast is the first nutrition opportunity of the day and a chance to get more of several foods that may be lacking in our diets, like dairy, fruits, and whole grains. These foods pack a powerful punch of vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. Research shows that breakfast-skippers may not make up these nutrients later in the day,” notes St. Louis District Dairy Council Registered Dietitian Maggie Cimarolli. While Americans may be “in the know” about the

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Texas judge rules Texas gun laws are too damn liberal

2 years 10 months ago
The latest from Texas: A federal judge in Texas on Thursday struck down a state law barring adults under 21 from carrying handguns, ruling that the age limit violated the Second Amendment. U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman said the Constitution didn’t put an age restriction on the right to bear arms, meaning adults 18 ...continue reading "Texas judge rules Texas gun laws are too damn liberal"
Kevin Drum

Forest Park's Steinberg Rink and Pavilion Getting a Redesign

2 years 10 months ago
Steinberg Pavilion and Rink could be getting a face lift and new, year-long amenities. Organized by Forest Park Forever and the City of St. Louis Department of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry, the project is still in the design phase and may change. But an informational presentation at the Forest Park Advisory Board Meeting on Thursday, already, it paints the picture of a place robust with added benefits.
Benjamin Simon

Republican St. Louis County Executive candidate expected to drop out of race

2 years 10 months ago
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The candidate who won the Republican nomination for St. Louis County Executive in August will probably not be on the ballot in November. Katherine Pinner has not officially dropped out. Republican Central Committee Chair Rene Artman says Pinner called her last night to say she would be withdrawing from the race. [...]
Joe Millitzer

Alton Senior Ashton Scheppers Is An Auto Butler Alton High School Male Athlete Of the Month

2 years 10 months ago
ALTON - The Alton High School boys' soccer team did not have a season to remember last year. Senior forward Ashton Scheppers will be the first one to tell you that. He's ready to put all that behind him though and is looking forward to his senior season. The Redbirds' season kicked off Thursday night (August 25) against Springfield Southeast with a huge 6-0 win. The scoresheet credits Scheppers with a couple of goals in that win. One of them was off a nice breakaway from the half-field line. He timed his run perfectly to accept a well-delivered through ball and put it past the keeper. That was the sixth and final goal of the game. Ashton is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. Ashton played club soccer growing up but then switched to baseball. He said he was happy to get back into the sport in high school. "My parents usually like baseball," he said, but according to him, he plays soccer because it's a fun way to stay in shape. After last year, it's easy

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