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Durbin Talks About Long-Term Impact Of Drastic Cuts To Health and Human Services

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3 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight hearing on the Trump Administration’s drastic cuts to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The forum, which was hosted by U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), detailed the dangerous outcomes of slashing funding for medical research and gutting federal agencies committed to public health. Durbin began by asking the panelists about what happens to researchers and their projects when federal funding is discontinued. “Can you tell me, from your own personal experience, what the typical outcome is for a researcher who has a grant discontinued? What happens next?” Durbin asked. Dr. Jeremy Berg, former Director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, replied that some researchers may be able to temporarily secure short-term resources through their institution, but for most scientists, their project is discontinued

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St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer Places CEMA Commissioner on Leave, Releases Documents and Audio Regarding Siren Failure

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3 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS, MO. – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer is moving to place CEMA Commissioner Sarah Russell on paid administrative leave pending a full external investigation into the actions of the City Emergency Management Agency on Friday, including the failure of the outdoor warning siren system. After learning of the failure of the sirens to be activated, Mayor Spencer immediately ordered an internal investigation. The initial focus was to correct the immediate issue, which Mayor Spencer did by changing the siren activation protocol to clearly place the responsibility of activating the sirens with the Fire Department. However, as the investigation continued, it became increasingly clear that there was not just one serious issue, but multiple. The mayor has directed her staff to initiate an external investigation to fully explore this and any other potential issues. Friday afternoon, CEMA staff, including Russell, were at a workshop at 1520 Market St. and were not at the CEMA office located

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Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise for May to a Freeburg Food Pantry  

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3 months 3 weeks ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise for the month of May to Hope Christian Church's Food Pantry in Freeburg. Since taking office, Rep. Schmidt has donated every month’s pay raise to a different local food pantry or non-profit organization throughout his district since voting against the pay raise for legislators. “Hope Christian Church does an excellent job giving back to the community, and I’m happy to contribute to their food pantry,” said Rep. Schmidt. “Too many times, politicians make empty promises. I'm staying true to my commitment and look forward to continuing this monthly donation.” Hope Christian Church's Food Pantry has been helping the community since 2020. To make a donation, call 618-710-0004 or donate online at hopefreeburg.com . Food and household goods are a fundamental need for families in our communities. Whether you’re facing temporary hardship or ongoing challenges

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100 Years Ago: Alton Child Dies After Ingesting Strychnine Before Invention of Child Safety Caps

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3 months 3 weeks ago
On May 23, 1925, 3-year-old Patricia Helen Jones of 404 Washington Avenue in Alton died after swallowing 10 to 15 pills she thought were candy. The pills were actually a laxative preparation, and according to medical testimony conducted by Coroner W.H. Bauer, each contained a minuscule quantity of strychnine, a poison that was used at the time as a powerful heart stimulant but is no longer used in medicine. The child ingested approximately a quarter grain of strychnine in the pills. The cause of death was accidental strychnine poisoning. The evening before, a neighbor came to the home to borrow two of the pills from Patricia’s mom, Dorothy. After getting the pills for the neighbor, she put them back in the medicine cabinet. A few minutes later, she found the box empty. It quickly became clear that Patricia had consumed them. Her parents rushed her to their family doctor in Upper Alton, but despite a five-hour fight to save Patricia’s life, it was too late. The funeral

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Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement On Shooting At the Capital Jewish Museum

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3 months 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement on following last night’s shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC: “I was horrified to hear of the deadly shooting at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC last night. Shortly after the incident occurred, I learned that a member of my team was attending the event. While they are shaken up, they are thankfully safe. MK and I are praying for the victims and their families and all of those affected by this tragedy. “Law enforcement has apprehended the suspected gunman, and although the investigation continues, make no mistake: this was an attack on the Jewish community. “An evening of connecting and belonging hosted by the American Jewish Committee quickly turned into a nightmare. Young Jewish people and diplomats came together in a museum built to honor their shared history but then had to flee gun shots and witness the killing of a young couple. As a Jew who

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