Plans for the Illinois Bicentennial underway

The Illinois bicentennial panel will be holding events throughout the state, and all communities are invited to participate.

Southern Illinois eclipse countdown at 30 days

The countdown to southern Illinois' biggest tourism draw ever is now at 30 days.

Illinois’ state elections board to take up Trump admin’s elections fraud questions next month

Illinois' statewide elections authority has already denied some information to the Trump Administration's Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity, and may not provide much more.

Colorado man arrested in 2012 killing of 13-year-old son

A Colorado man has been arrested and accused of second-degree murder in the death of his 13-year-old son, who disappeared during a court-ordered visit in November 2012.

New York restaurant has one-drink limit policy for customers with kids

Peddlers Bar and Bistro in Clifton Park, N.Y., said they limit customers who are dining with kids to one drink as a safety measure.

Son charged in death of father; body left on couch for weeks

A man has been charged with killing his father, who authorities say was shot to death and his body then left on a couch in his home for weeks.

After Illinois passes reforms to its state asset forfeiture laws, Sessions revives program that encourages police to seize property

The reinstatement of a federal asset forfeiture program marks a step backward for civil asset forfeiture reform.

Illinois’ 32% income tax hike shows need for taxpayer bill of rights

Illinois taxpayers deserve to have a voice in budgeting decisions as politicians continually look to hike their taxes.

Martwick, property tax lawyer, fails to disclose political cash

State Rep. Robert Martwick blamed “poorly written” ethics laws for his failure to disclose income from political consulting work.

Illinois unemployment rises slightly despite shrinking workforce

Illinois’ June jobs data show 4,300 more Illinoisans are unemployed and the state’s labor force is down 20,400 people.

Greitens’ Cabinet members pen letter outlining opioid response effort

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Physicians, nurses, pharmacists and members of the healthcare field are receiving a letter from members of Gov. Eric Greitens’ Cabinet in regard to the recent moves made by the executive...

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NRA-PVF endorses Sandy Crawford for state senate

BUFFALO, Mo. – Conservative Sandy Crawford, Republican candidate for the 28th State Senatorial District in the August 8 special election, has announced that the National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) has endorsed her...

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Department of Economic Development leads efforts to cut red tape for Missouri businesses

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — In response to Governor Eric Greitens’ call for state government to review the more than 113,000 regulatory requirements that are currently on state books, the Missouri Department of Economic Development...

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Pass or Veto: A look at the bills signed by Gov. Greitens, and what could reappear in veto session

With the final day to sign bills into law come and gone, we’re taking a look back at what has been signed into law by first-term Governor Eric Greitens, as well as the bills...

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