St. Louis County Officer Accused of Targeting African-Americans Fired
Lt. Patrick “Rick” Hayes was fired Monday following a six-month internal investigation that began with an anonymous tip dated Dec. 24 from a county officer.
Illinois Department of Transportation Opposes 70 MPH Speed Limit
The speed limit in Wisconsin is 65, but it’s 70 in all other states adjacent to Illinois.
Mo. Bill Would Require Consent for Fee Collections
The 85-69 vote in the House was just three greater than the minimum number needed to pass legislation and 24 votes short of a two-thirds majority that would be needed for a veto override.
Mo. Senate Democrats Block Changes to Prevailing Wage
The bill would change which projects fall under the state’s wage requirement for public construction projects.
Mo. Lawmakers Look to Renew Ticket to Work
The program provides Medicaid coverage to disabled workers who otherwise would earn too much to qualify for government-funded health care.
Wildwood City Council Votes Against Change to Old Slave Road
“If you begin to now remove name places, events, et cetera, you begin to lose some of the important aspects of history”
Wildwood Woman Pleads Guilty to Abandoning Newborn
Kaitlin Norton has pleaded guilty to child endangerment for leaving her newborn under a tree.
High Court Rules for Monsanto in Patent Case
The justices rejected a farmer’s argument that cheap soybeans he bought from a grain elevator are not covered by the Monsanto patents.
Missouri Remains Among Nation’s Worst for Puppy Mills
Many Missouri puppy mill owners are repeat offenders and some have dropped their U.S. Department of Agriculture licenses to avoid federal scrutiny and regulations.
Illinois House Passes ‘Homeless Bill of Rights’
“Basic rights such as the right to maintain gainful employment, to access public services and spaces, to access emergency medical care, and the right to vote…cannot be denied”
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Police Swarm St. Clair County Neighborhood
A major operation, bringing law and order to what could be the region’s most dangerous neighborhood.
Rod Blagojevich Speaks About Corruption Trial
Blagojevich says prosecutors are trying to prevent his lawyers from proving his innocence.
