Discussing End-of-Life Choices, Illinois Considers New Bill
Recent actions in the Illinois legislature have sparked a significant discussion on end-of-life options for the severely ill. This touches upon important personal and ethical [more…]
Category: Local News
Massive Bird Migration Expected Over Illinois, A Spectacle in the Sky
Tonight, and the following days, millions of birds will use the skies over Illinois as their path during a massive migration. This important event in [more…]
Tensions Escalate at Pro Palestinian Demonstration beyond Saint Louis University
Last Friday, supporters of the Palestinian cause gathered near Washington University for a major protest. The demonstration featured loud chants, numerous protest signs, and intentional [more…]
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’s Urgent Need for Enhanced Higher Education Investment
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…]
Anticipating a Historic Cicada Emergence in Illinois
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…]
St. Louis Region Confronts Minor Flooding as River Levels Rise
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’s Strategic Expansion in Illinois, A Major Leap Forward for EV Production and Economic Revitalization
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…]
Tragic Birthday Party Crash Leads to Lawsuit Involving Swan Boat Club
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…]
Saint Louis University Witnesses Significant Pro-Palestinian Protest
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…]
