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Southwest Airlines is putting stricter rules on a longstanding policy for plus-size passengers.

Full disclosure: I am on the Bluesky board. Bluesky made a major statement last week when it announced that it would be geoblocking Mississippi IP addresses from accessing its site—making it the first major social media platform to completely block access from a US state. Unlike tech giants with vast resources, we’re a small team […]

SPRINGFIELD - Land of Lincoln Honor Flight continues our 2025 flying season with Mission #75 on Sept. 9, 2025. Mission #75 will serve 95 Veterans including 7 Korean Era veterans 88 Vietnam era veterans from 65 Illinois home towns of Alhambra, Allenville, Altamont, Ashland, Aviston, Bartelso, Belleville, Bloomington, Breese, Carlyle, Casey, Champaign, Chatham, Collinsville, Danville, Decatur, Dow, Dupo, Effingham, Elkhart, Elmwood Park, Fairbury, Georgetown, Germantown, Girard, Glenarm, Greenview, Highland, Hillsboro, Jacksonville, Janesville, Jerseyville, Latham, Litchfield, Loami, Louisville, Marshall, Martinsville, Maryville, Mattoon, Mendon, Mt Zion, Neoga, New Baden, Newton, Paris, Petersburg, Pontiac, Ramsey, Rantoul, Raymond, Robinson, Rushville, Savoy, Shelbyville, Springfield, St Rose, Sullivan, Taylorville, Towanda, Urbana, Waterloo, Weldon and Westville plus Florence, AZ and Mercedes, TX . Our September 9th veterans represent all branches of the military. These Veterans

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Step into the world of elite cyber defense with the Advanced Cybersecurity Master Class bundle from Eduonix. With over 16 hours of hands-on training across 5 in-depth courses, you’ll gain the skills to detect threats, secure systems, and outwit even the most advanced hackers. From mastering AI-driven threat intelligence and Zero Trust models to exploring […]

WOOD RIVER – Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Locals 338 and 218, along with the Downstate Illinois District Council, celebrated Labor Day a week early on Saturday with a parade through Wood River, followed by a family picnic at Gorden Moore Park in Alton, Ill. The event, attended by hundreds of LIUNA members from throughout the area, was highlighted by the unveiling and signing of the Laborers’ Bill of Rights, a document developed over the last year with input from rank-and-file LIUNA members from throughout the country. “The Laborers’ Bill of Rights really is what we are all about. It’s about what we fight for every day, for every worker, not just Laborers. And it was developed BY workers, not lawyers, not lobbyists, but by the folks who go out and live it every day,” said Greg Stimac, Business Manager of LIUNA Local 338 in Wood River. After the Bill of Rights was revealed and read to the crowd, people were invited

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Mayor Cara Spencer is asking federal officials to move the aid application deadline from Tuesday to Sept. 25.

O’FALLON, Ill. – Prairie Cardiovascular is pleased to welcome Dr. M. Adil Sheikh to its team in O’Fallon. M. Adil Sheikh, MD, is an interventional cardiologist with expertise in treating complex coronary artery disease and structural heart conditions. He performs advanced procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), MitraClip and Watchman and others. He also manages atrial fibrillation, heart failure and other high-risk cardiac conditions using the latest interventional techniques and evidence-based care. His approach combines technical precision with a deep commitment to patient outcomes and long-term heart health. Dr. Sheikh earned his medical degree from Dow University of Health Sciences in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, where he was recognized for his leadership and dedication to academic medicine. He then pursued a cardiovascular disease

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A Florissant man was arrested and charged after allegedly assaulting a Metro Transit security guard, according to officials.

O'FALLON, IL. — The O'Fallon Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place near Lincoln at Highway 50 following an incident involving a large group of unsupervised juveniles at the City Fest in Community Park. According to authorities, the shooting occurred after officers asked the group of juveniles to leave the event. No injuries were reported, and several juveniles were taken into in custody on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. O'Fallon Police have stated they are not seeking any additional suspects in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the department has promised to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director/Co-Founder, Construction Forum On August 22 the St. Charles City Council unanimously passed a one-year moratorium on any new or expanded data center applications—a city-wide ban that applies across all zoning areas. St. Charles appears to be the first city in the nation to invoke such a ban. The moratorium was […]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – At least three people were hospitalized and others injured in an explosion Monday morning in unincorporated north St. Louis County. According to Black Jack Fire Chief Paul Peebles, the explosion happened shortly before 9:15 a.m. in the 13800 block of Evan Aire Drive. Firefighters arrived to find five homes on [...]

A precautionary boil water advisory issued in Eureka, Missouri was lifted Monday morning after testing confirmed that the water was safe for consumption.

ALTON - A group of friends is once again hosting a fundraiser for The BackStoppers to support local first responders. On Sept. 13, 2025, at Bowl Haven in Alton, you can enjoy a vendor fair, a silent auction, raffles, and bowling. From 2–6 p.m., local vendors will be set up inside and outside the bowling alley. Check-in for the bowling starts at 5:30 p.m., and the games begin at 6 p.m. with three games of bowling and a strike pot. Organizer Becca Mesey can’t wait to once again support local first responders through the fundraiser. “I’m trying to raise as much money as I can for BackStoppers,” she explained. “We just continued it to help, to let our first responders know that they don’t fight alone, that there are people out there that have their backs, 110%.” Mesey and her loved ones started the bowling fundraiser after she lost her friend, Police Officer Tyler Timmins, in the line of duty. Mesey’s brother was a firefighter

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025, to a reported explosion and fire that destroyed multiple homes in unincorporated north St. Louis County. According to Black Jack Fire Protection District, firefighters arrived around 9:15 a.m. to the 13800 block of Evan Aires Drive, where they found five homes engulfed in flames with “not much left of them there.” At least three people were reported rescued and transported to local hospitals, with additional injuries reported. Fire officials believe everyone is accounted for. Crews from Spire, along with the bomb and arson unit, are currently on the scene investigating. Numerous fire departments and agencies from the surrounding area were called in to assist with the response. The cause of the explosion remains unclear. One resident who lived close by said the sound of the explosion that started the fire sounded like "an earthquake."

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley are sparring on social media over whether the Judiciary Committee chairman should abandon a century-old tradition that allows senators to block the advancement of judicial nominees who would serve in the senators’ home states. The practice, referred to as “blue slips,” has irked Trump, […]

BALTIMORE — Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Baltimore early Monday for a prayer vigil for the wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the Trump administration aims to re-deport to Uganda unless he pleads guilty to Justice Department charges. As Abrego Garcia arrived for his Monday ICE check-in […]

CHICAGO — Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump is considering sending military deployments to Illinois: "The State of Illinois at this time has received no requests or outreach from the federal government asking if we need assistance, and we have made no requests for federal intervention. "The safety of the people of Illinois is always my top priority. There is no emergency that warrants the President of the United States federalizing the Illinois National Guard, deploying the National Guard from other states, or sending active activity duty military within our own borders. "Donald Trump is attempting to manufacture a crisis, politicize Americans who serve in uniform, and continue abusing his power to distract from the pain he is causing working families. "We will continue to follow the law, stand up for the sovereignty of our state, and protect the people of Illinois."

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Former Grateful Dead keyboardist Tom "TC" Constanten is battling lung cancer, and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is raising money to help support him.Donated funds will go toward covering Constanten's medical bills,…

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