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Duckworth Leads Call For Boeing To Negotiate With Workers and End Strike

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in calling on Boeing to bring the ongoing strike to an end with a proposal that provides fair compensation for its workers. In a letter to Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg, the Senators—all members of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee—urged Boeing to make good faith efforts

Edwardsville Police Complete Halloween Enforcement Campaign Successfully

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EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Police have wrapped up their Halloween enforcement campaign, resulting in three impaired driving arrests, one traffic arrest, and seven citations for other violations. The campaign ran from Oct. 24 through Nov. 3 as part of a statewide effort to improve road safety during the holiday period. Law enforcement agencies across Illinois participated in the fall crackdown, which aimed to remove impaired drivers from the roadways and increase the use of seat belts

What’s Left Of The FBI Gets Back To Turning Teens Into Terrorists

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The FBI is currently flying at half-staff. A bunch of its field agents are now just immigration officers, thanks to this administration’s desire to eject as many brown people from countries south of our border from the US as possible. But there are enough people left in the FBI to go after the brown people […]
Tim Cushing

Pritzker Breaks Ground On New Grocery Store In Venice

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VENICE — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and regional leaders Thursday to break ground on a new grocery store in Venice, part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative aimed at expanding access to fresh and affordable food in underserved communities. The project, supported by a $2.4 million state grant and private funding, marks a significant step toward revitalizing Venice, a city currently classified as a food desert. “Every

Dr. Craige Edwards Focuses On Positive Culture In Principal Role

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EAST ST. LOUIS — East St. Louis School District 189 recently spotlighted Dr. Craige Edwards, the new principal of Mason/Clark Middle School, in recognition of Principal Appreciation Month. Dr. Edwards, who joined the district last month, brings extensive leadership experience to his role. Since his arrival in East St. Louis, Dr. Edwards has focused on fostering a positive school culture, supporting staff members, and promoting student achievement. The East St. Louis School District

Why your estate plan should start with a financial alignment review

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Most estate attorneys offer a flat fee for core documents, but that fee typically does not include combing through each investment or bank account to verify ownership, titling, and beneficiary designations. That’s where a financial professional adds value as a first step—so you arrive at your attorney meeting confident that your accounts are accurate and summarized for easy evaluation while the attorney determines the best legal documents for your situation. What a financial-first

Granite City Man Charged With Reckless Discharge Of Firearm

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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces a felony charge after allegedly repeatedly firing a weapon in a reckless manner. Anthony M. Johnson Jr., 27, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 29, 2025, with a Class 4 felony count of reckless discharge of a firearm. Johnson allegedly knowingly discharged a firearm in a reckless manner on Sept. 26, 2025, endangering the bodily safety of a nearby individual by firing the weapon in close proximity to the victim. A petition to deny Johnson’s