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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to an Illinois Supreme Court stay of the SAFE-T Act’s Jan. 1, 2023, effective date. “As we have stated previously, my office filed an appeal with the Illinois Supreme Court because in this matter, only the Supreme Court’s final decision on the merits will be binding on all Illinois courts. "It is important to note that the order issued today by the court is not a decision on the merits of the constitutionality of the SAFE-T Act, and I appreciate the court’s interest in expediting the appeal. We look forward to mounting a robust defense of the constitutionality of the law and ensuring that it goes into effect across the state.” The following is a statement from the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice: "Today, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an order directing counties across our state to delay implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act until the court

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A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed Monday in north St. Louis County.

The late Nat King Cole has set a new chart record. The legendary crooner's classic holiday tune “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)” lands at nine on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart this week,…

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Bailey replaces Eric Schmitt, who was sworn into the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

Kevin McCarthy has fallen short on the first vote for Speaker. No worries, though. It was totally expected, his flacks say. Just wait, and he'll win later in the day. Uh huh.

GRANITE CITY – Seniors Aleah Crenshaw and Maddox Kennedy of Granite City High School were selected as Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 Students of the Month for December. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry, and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character, community involvement, extracurricular activities, honors and award, and scholastic ability. Each student receives a $100 U.S. savings bond and an Elks certificate of achievement. Aleah Crenshaw National Honor Society President ... Four-year member of girls golf and softball team ... Two-year Girls Golf Team Captain ... Member of National Honor Society, Renaissance, Spirit Club, Student Council, and Varsity Club ... Homecoming Court ... Alpha Peer Leader ... Honor Roll ... Saturday

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LINN, MO. - State Technical College of Missouri would like to congratulate December 2022 students who achieved the Dean’s List during the 2022 fall semester. Jerseyville and Godfrey students were recognized on the list. To be placed on the Dean’s List, a full-time student must earn a semester grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0 on a 4-point scale. Godfrey Owen Thomeczek Jerseyville Ryan Eickoff

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The Smith at The MOTO Museum, located in the Midtown Moto Complex, is now booking for events in 2023.

Billy Marquez, the uncle of 18-year-old Miguelito Villegas De Santiago, who died in a fatal shooting on Jan. 1, 2023, in Collinsville, has organized a GoFundMe for the final expenses of his nephew. "Miguelito passed away within a few hours after the shooting and his family is torn apart," his uncle said. "He was the oldest of his three siblings. Miguelito was such a happy kid. He was always smiling, was a very respectful young man, and also very hardworking. He loved his mother, father, family, and friends so much. "Miguelito wasn’t the kid to have problems with anyone and that is what hurts us the most. If you can help raise money to help his family with the funeral expenses we would be more than grateful. Thanks in advance." Click here for information on how to donate to Miguelito's GoFundMe .

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A new bill calls on Missouri to repeal an abortion ban in conncection with a 2019 statue.

A new Congress has begun, but in the waning days of the last one, we got one final bipartisan bill to “amend” Section 230. It officially died with the last Congress, but it sure is a sign of what to expect from this new one (introducing it at the very end of the session with […]

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Conners, a reporter and anchor on STL television for more than 35 years on KTVI and KMOV, will make debut Monday on conservative-talk "NewsTalkSTL."

Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi shared a special New Year’s message with fans on social media, revealing he is getting ready to work on a new solo record. In the post, Tony says he’s almost…

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The vote is beginning for Speaker of the House. Will Kevin McCarthy lose and be completely humiliated? I sure hope so. No spineless toady could ever deserve it more. Some other lunatic will step up to take his place, so this is hardly a national crisis. And it doesn't matter who it is since House ...continue reading "It is time to root for Kevin McCarthy’s utter humiliation"