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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in three lawsuits, including one filed by Raoul and three attorneys general, challenging President Trump’s unlawful executive order attempting to unilaterally end birthright citizenship. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and Washington Attorney General Nicholas W. Brown joined Attorney General Raoul in filing the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington at Seattle. In February, the federal court granted the coalition’s motion for a nationwide preliminary injunction, halting implementation of the executive order. “As Illinois’ Attorney General, I swore an oath to uphold the Constitution and to protect the rights of all Illinois residents. And as a birthright citizen myself, born to an immigrant mother not yet naturalized at the time, the fight to preserve birthright

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The agency quietly removed web pages on rural energy, climate-smart agriculture, and federal loans — until farmers sued.

Police on Thursday said they’ve received “numerous” phone calls from concerned parents since Cedric Gerald was charged Wednesday.

ST. LOUIS – United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is asking the community to give back, get involved, and make a difference at the second annual UWGSL Unite With Us Day, a community-wide day of service where thousands of volunteers come together to help our neighbors. Registration for Unite With Us Day will begin on May 15, 2025, and the event will take place on June 21 where individuals and families are encouraged to sign up for one of the volunteer projects. You can register to participate in a project at www.stlvolunteer.org/unite . Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Projects will benefit nonprofit partner agencies throughout Missouri and Illinois. Hundreds of volunteer opportunities are available for everyone, ranging from 5 years old and up. Volunteer events will include sorting and packaging food, community cleanup efforts such as yard work and garden maintenance, organizing clothing donations from the community, and more. “We are so excited

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The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD) and SIUE have teamed up to create scholarships for the Environmental Resource Training Center (ERTC) of SIUE. MSD is offering two academic scholarships to minority and female candidates. Scholarship application submissions must be received/postmarked by July 1, 2025. To obtain an application or additional information: https://msdprojectclear.org/about/diversity/programs-resources/siue-ertc-scholarships/ Email Employment@stlmsd.com […]

COLUMBIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that pavement patching on northbound Interstate 255 from the Illinois 3 on-ramp to Davis Ferry Road will begin, weather permitting, this evening, Thursday, May 15, 2025. All lanes will reopen to traffic by Friday morning, May 16. Work will continue over the weekend, with crews starting again Friday evening, May 16. At least one lane of traffic will remain open throughout the project. All lanes will reopen to traffic by Monday morning, May 19. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this work. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Assistant Minority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL) and nine other Democratic colleagues across U.S. Senate Armed Services, Appropriations and Intelligence Committees in demanding that the Department of Defense be transparent with them about the substantial national security and operational risks posed by President Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million aircraft “gift” from the Qatari royal family. In a letter sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink last night, the Senators called for answers from the Department of Defense about how it would prevent these national security risks if Donald Trump accepts this gift, and how much taxpayers will have to pay for the extensive upgrades that would need to be made on this unvetted aircraft in order to protect the President, servicemembers and sensitive information from nefarious espionage,

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GRAFTON - Kick back for a weekend of soul stirring blues music during the 15th Annual Grafton Winery Blues Festival Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Grafton Winery The Vineyards, 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd., Grafton. This free event features the music of regional blues bands at the scenic winery nestled in the hills of Grafton. The Vineyards will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 17 and May 18 serving award-winning Grafton Winery wines, beer and drinks along with a special Blues Festival Menu. No outside food or drinks will be allowed as per state law. The Blues Fest weekend will preview Friday, May 16 with a special event at the Grafton Winery & Brewhaus, 300 W. Main St., Grafton. The Mojo Express Blues Band will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. at the downtown Grafton location. Kicking off the weekend of music on Saturday, May 17 at The Vineyards will be a classic blues band lineup including: Ivas John Band from 1 to 4 p.m. Soulard Blue Band from 5 to 8 p.m. Entertainment

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Customs officers at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport arrested a woman Wednesday who was caught attempting to travel to Germany with more than 40 pounds of marijuana.

After debuting at #1 on the U.K. Albums chart, the soundtrack to Pink Floyd’s rereleased concert movie Pink Floyd at Pompeii: MCMLXXII has landed on the U.S. charts as well.The soundtrack was…

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The bill expands access to health care for women. It also allows the Missouri Farm Bureau to offer new affordable health plans for its members.

Governor Mike Kehoe ordered on Tuesday that U.S. and Missouri flags be flown at half-staff at all government buildings until May 22.

From KSDK:  A revitalization boom is underway for a section of downtown St. Louis. Late last year, Oliver Properties invested millions of dollars to transform the Six Cord building on 10th and Washington. That expansion is leading to more people moving downtown and new businesses setting up shop, including a new restaurant owner who is […]

ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has released the below statement following the recent complaint from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency against the operators of the Roxana Landfill: “As a result of countless conversations with community leaders and residents, I introduced and passed legislation last year that directly addresses many of the issues now highlighted in the Attorney General’s recent complaint against the Roxana Landfill,” said Senator Erica Harriss. “These newly enacted laws were driven by my commitment to constituent services and by the tireless advocacy of local leaders and community stakeholders who have long pushed for cleaner neighborhoods and safer, healthier communities. I’m grateful to the Attorney General’s Office for taking action and treating these complaints with the seriousness they deserve. This is a big step forward, and I will continue

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ST. LOUIS - Kick off the summer party season with the the iconic Westport Plaza event series - Parties On The Plaza - which is back for summer 2025 and better than ever. The parties will rock Westport Plaza's outdoor event venue on the third Thursday of each month from May through September from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Tonight's party includes music from Dr. Zhivegas, the popular St. Louis-based band rocking the region since 1995. The band is billing 2025 as its final season. The 10,000-square-foot outdoor party venue is located in the middle of the village at Westport Plaza. Equipped with concert staging and sound systems, the venue offers a stellar festival experience. Bar service will be active within the space and Westport's popular restaurants will serve food and beverages on their patios surrounding the space. Guests can play beer pong, bags and other lawn games during the event. Admission to Parties On The Plaza is free. This is a 21+ event. Upcoming Parties On The Plaza include

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"Animals are on the move ... and that includes crossing roads," the Missouri Department of Conservation said.

From St. Louis Post-Dispatch:  St. Charles County officials say they have a plan to alleviate traffic congestion in the county’s “fastest growing area” along Highway N. Highway N has become a hotbed of new development here, with more than 1,700 homes under construction, planned or already built along the two-lane roadway, west of Lake Saint […]