New Election Law Reforms in Illinois, Implications and Responses
Illinois lawmakers have made significant changes to state election laws six months before the November elections. Initially introduced as a child welfare bill, the new [more…]
Illinois lawmakers have made significant changes to state election laws six months before the November elections. Initially introduced as a child welfare bill, the new [more…]
Illinois is at a critical point regarding its higher education strategy. Despite recent increases in funding to help students financially, the overall state support for [more…]
This May, people in Illinois are preparing for an extraordinary natural event the simultaneous coming of Brood XIX and Brood XIII cicadas. This event, not [more…]
This week, river levels in the St. Louis area have risen sharply, causing minor flooding in several areas. The increase in water levels has been [more…]
Rivian Automotive, a leader in the electric vehicle industry, plans a major expansion of its manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. Supported by an $827 million [more…]
The Monroe County community is reeling from a devastating event at the Swan Boat Club that claimed the lives of two children and left several [more…]
The protest started with about twenty people at Saint Louis University (SLU) and quickly grew. By 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, hundreds of students and locals [more…]
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) considering a significant change by suggesting a shift of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled [more…]
The plan by the Biden administration to change marijuana to a less restricted category marks an important change in U.S drug policy which could greatly [more…]
The Mississippi River, an essential waterway that cuts through many states, is seeing rising water levels. This has raised concerns about flooding and its effects [more…]