WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and their fellow Senate Democratic colleagues to express a unified alarm about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for the large-scale expansion of humanitarian aid and urging the Trump Administration to resume diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement and end the war. In a letter sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the Senators underscored the remaining viable pathway that would end the war, bring home Israeli hostages, ensure Hamas can no longer pose a serious military threat to Israel and achieve a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “The acute humanitarian crisis in Gaza is also unsustainable and worsens by the day. Hunger and malnutrition are widespread, and, alarmingly, deaths due to starvation, especially among children, are
Ozarks First has discovered that one of RTTL’s co-founders, Peter Csere, was once part of a vegan community in Ecuador called Fruit Haven that featured similar RTTL components, such as community land buys.
St. Louis CITY SC is set for a highly-anticipated midseason match on Wednesday, hosting Aston Villa Football Club of the English Premier League in an international friendly.
A memorial service was held July 28th at Ninth Street Abbey for Sedgwick “Sedg” Mead, Jr. cofounder of Mead McClellan Partnership. The firm was a developer in the City of St. Louis, known for its work in historic preservation and revitalization, specifically within the Soulard neighborhood. Mr. Mead died peacefully on June 26, 2025, from […]
GRAFTON - On Saturday, July 26, 2025, one of 22 Seal Team Assault Boats (STAB) returned to Grafton, coming home to where she was built in 1968 at the Grafton Boat Works, now The Loading Dock Bar and Grill. Delivered by the owner, John Jadwinsky, of Danville, Indiana, the boat was welcomed with hearty cheers and applause by upwards of fifty bystanders, members of the Grafton Historical Society, and Veterans—one of whom who rendered military honors with a heartfelt salute. John addressed the Historical Society, providing details of the boat’s use by Navy SEALs as the fastest boat on the rivers of the Mekong Delta during the Viet Nam War. The surviving boats were returned to the west coast of the United States to be used for military target practice. The Navy eventually scraped the boats, and many found homes throughout the United States. John has made it his life work for over 40 years to find any remaining available STAB boats, restore them for display or for use in militar
A one-year-old child drowned in a swimming pool in Monroe County, Illinois, despite the best efforts of first responders, and was later pronounced dead at a St. Louis hospital.
MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Republican Party is calling on registered voters to help secure ballot access for our candidates in the upcoming election by signing nomination petitions. Illinois election law requires a minimum number of valid signatures for each candidate to appear on the ballot. Your support is vital—every signature brings us one step closer to giving voters a real choice on Election Day. Super Signing Saturday Drive-Through Events Saturday, August 16 Piasa Armory (625 Lewis & Clark Blvd, East Alton) • 10 AM–12 PM Comfort Inn (3080 S. State Rte 157, Edwardsville) • 1 PM–3 PM Saturday, August 23 McDill’s Irish Pub (267 St. Louis Rd, Collinsville) • 10 AM–12 PM Calvary Life Church (4050 Maryville Rd, Granite City) • 1 PM–3 PM Drop by—stay in your car, sign the petition, and drive on. It only takes a minute to make a big difference. Petition Party at Edison’s Thursday,
Netflix's "Love is Blind" is casting single men and women in St. Louis, Philadelphia, Austin, New Orleans, and Charleston for its ninth season, which is hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey.
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states and attorneys general, filed a lawsuit on Monday challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients. SNAP is a federally funded, state-administered program providing billions of dollars in food assistance to tens of millions of low-income families across the country. SNAP applicants provide their private information on the understanding, backed by long-standing state and federal laws, that their information will not be used for unrelated purposes. The USDA has suggested that it could withhold administrative funding for the program if states fail to comply, effectively forcing states to choose between protecting their residents’ privacy and providing critical nutrition assistance to those in need. Illinois receives roughly $177 million a year to
EAST ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Dulce Quintero, First Assistant Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services Ryan Croke, and local leaders to discuss how President Trump’s draconian budget bill will impact an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans who rely on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In addition to stripping the most vulnerable Illinoisans of food assistance, Trump’s bill also jeopardizes jobs, hurts grocery stores, and harms local economies. Since the program’s inception, SNAP benefits have been 100 percent federally funded. “During a time when many American families are already struggling, food assistance programs such as SNAP are more essential than ever,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “Under the veneer of ‘cost savings,’ the Trump Administration is slashing benefits and threatening the well-being
JERSEYVILLE – A man from Jerseyville faces a Class X felony for transporting a large amount of heroin across state lines. Ronald J. Stanley, 38, of Jerseyville, was charged on July 23, 2025 with a Class X felony count of controlled substance trafficking. On March 14, 2024, Stanley allegedly knowingly brought approximately 125 grams of a substance containing heroin into the state of Illinois with an intent to deliver the substance to another individual or individuals. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Stanley has since been granted pretrial release from custody. His arraignment hearing has been set for Nov. 5, 2025 at the Jersey County Courthouse. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said he didn’t expect the potential work stoppage in St. Louis to “derail” Boeing’s overall recovery. “This is something we’ll work through,” he said.
The Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund (CEJJF) has announced the appointment of Van Ikner as director of engagement and partnerships. In this role, he will direct equity-focused clean energy investments across Illinois with a focus on historically underserved regions throughout the state. CEJJF is Illinois’ nonprofit green bank created to advance a fair and inclusive transition to clean energy across Illinois by expanding access to capital for clean energy businesses that face barriers to traditional financing. CEJJF helps homeowners and small businesses lower their energy costs and facilitates access to clean energy solutions for frontline communities, fostering healthier environments and stronger local economies. A natural bridge builder, Ikner brings extensive experience in listening, building trust and making systems more accessible for everyday people. He has held active roles on several boards and initiatives. Recently, he served as an engagement specialist with the NAACP
Last-minute budget cuts could make life harder for families, employers, and local governments in Missouri, but if we act together, we can take action to reverse the cuts. Gov. Kehoe …
ST. LOUIS – BJC Health System has received 109 recognitions for clinical excellence from U.S. News & World Report , including national ranking for Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 11 out of 14 specialties. Multiple BJC hospitals are ranked among the “Best Hospitals” in Missouri. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine are once again ranked No. 1 in the metro St. Louis area and No. 1 in Missouri. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is No. 3 in both categories, and Christian Hospital is No. 11 in Missouri and No. 6 in the St. Louis area. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit were recognized among the top four hospitals in Kansas City and among the top 10 hospitals in Missouri, with Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City ranked No. 2 in the Kansas City metro area. Barnes-Jewish Hospital ranked nationally in 11 specialties: cancer; cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; diabetes
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