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Governor J.B. Pritzker is taking a stand against what he calls "medical misinformation" from the federal government, emphasizing the importance of accurate public health information.

For a local Alaska resident who didn’t qualify for Medicaid because she made a few dollars over the income threshold, Title X family planning funding would have been an option for care at Planned Parenthood in Anchorage. The federal money is used by many clinics to provide low-cost or free services such as birth control […]

Lawmakers from the Stateline area are reacting to the ongoing government shutdown, with differing views on healthcare for illegal immigrants.

CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) -- The investigation into April's deadly car crash at the YNOT Outdoors after-school program in Chatham is complete, and the State's Attorney's Office will not be filing charges in the case. 10 children were hit by a Jeep on April 28 when the vehicle drove off of Breckenridge Road, went into a [...]

From St. Louis Public Radio: State money will soon begin going to victims of the May tornado in St. Louis via an organization made up of north side churches. But the total dollars will start out small with a possibility of increasing. The Spirit of St. Louis Task Force, a faith-based disaster response and relief […]

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Sen. Angela Mosley's run-in with St. Louis County Councilwoman Shalonda Webb is the latest in a history of fisticuffs among Missouri politicians

From St. Louis Public Radio: The City of Madison is the latest Metro East community to sell its wastewater system to Illinois American Water. The publicly traded company acquired the small town’s wastewater system for $3 million, the company announced. The sale will add roughly 1,500 customers to Illinois American’s network in the St. Louis […]

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When you take a moment to look at the long list of City 2 accomplishments this season it’s almost hard to keep count.

Lindbergh High School is celebrating nine seniors for achieving perfect scores on the ACT.

From West Newsmagazine: Way back on Sept. 17, 2019, the Creve Coeur Government Center hosted an open house to unveil details and artist renderings of the 39 North project. Roughly four years later, Olia Village started to ease into the spotlight, and now the development is set to show some major life. At the Sept. […]

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Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page is paying tribute to Chris Dreja, his former bandmate in the Yardbirds, who has passed away at age 79.“I heard today of the passing of musician…

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According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, more than 93% of Missouri is considered "abnormally dry" as October begins.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) sent a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, requesting that her pay be withheld for the duration of the government shutdown. Budzinski wrote, “Members of Congress should play by the same rules as the people they represent. Until Congress comes to a bipartisan resolution to this impasse, one that makes whole the workers I represent in Illinois’ 13th District and fully reopens the government, I firmly believe Member pay should be withheld. Washington’s dysfunction is unacceptable, and Illinoisans have had enough. Until both parties come to the table, do their job, and reopen the government, Members of Congress should not receive pay.” Full text of the letter is available HERE and below: The Honorable Catherine Szpindor Chief Administrative Officer U.S. House of Representatives Room HB-28, The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Ms. Szpindor,

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From St. Louis Public Radio: St. Louis can expect to see bike lanes and improvements to pedestrian safety on Tucker Boulevard thanks to a city collaboration with biking advocates. The Tucker Bike-Walk-Bus project is a .94-mile trail that will connect Washington and Chouteau avenues. Part of the project includes transforming Tucker Boulevard to a street […]

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged following a shooting incident at a residence on Ivan Court in Fairview Heights on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, according to the Fairview Heights Police Department. At approximately 2:47 p.m., officers responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, police established a perimeter around the residence and secured several occupants without incident. Initial interviews revealed the shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute between two family members, resulting in one individual being shot in the leg. The victim left the scene and called 911, reporting the injury and identifying the shooter, who remained inside the home. Officers maintained the perimeter and attempted contact with the suspect via telephone and loudspeaker. At about 5 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2025, the suspect, identified as Nykee L. Burt-Mathis, voluntarily surrendered to police. He was taken into custody and transported to the Fairview Heights Police

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