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WU PPGA strives to increase reproductive freedom post-Roe

WU PPGA strives to increase reproductive freedom post-Roe

For Washington University students, the overture of Roe v Wade on June 24th meant suddenly residing in a state where abortions are completely banned, unless there is evidence of a medical emergency. If students want to get an abortion, they must travel to the nearest state where abortions are still legal: Illinois.

While many remain discouraged by the clear obstruction to women’s health equity, WashU’s chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA) has made it their mission to serve as the resource hub for all students ... Read more

Application Deadline for FEMA Assistance in Illinois Extende

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – Homeowners and renters who were affected by the flooding in St. Clair County from July 25-28 now have until Thursday, December 22, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

There are several ways you can apply for ... Read more

Anthony Byrd appointed to Board of Trustees

Governor JB Pritzker’s office announced that Anthony Byrd ’99 of Swansea, Illinois, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University. Byrd’s term extends to January 20, 2025.

Anthony Byrd

“I w ... Read more

Tyson invests $200M in Texas beef plant expansion

Tyson Foods is spending $200 million to upgrade its beef facility in Amarillo, Texas, the company announced.

The expansion includes a 143,000-square-foot addition that increases the size of the facility’s existing operations floor and ... Read more

O’FALLON, IL, MAN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Yesterday afternoon, in federal court in East St. Louis, IL, Emmitt T.

Tiner, 55, of O’Fallon, Illinois, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison. On July 7, 2022,

Tiner pled guilty to wire fraud, extortion, sending interstate communications with the intent to

extort, healthcare fraud, money laundering, and conducting financial transactions with criminally

derived proceeds.

When he pled guilty, Tiner admitted that he extorted more than $2,000,000 fro ... Read more

Bus drivers win cash prizes in annual photo contest

One of the perks about being a motorcoach driver is visiting interesting and beautiful places. Fortunately, many drivers like to share those amazing views with friends on social media.

Five years ago, Vandalia Bus Lines decided to capita ... Read more

Unprecedented Rain Highlights Deep Inequities in Centreville

Flooding in Centreville, Illinois on July 26, 2022 Credit: Equity Legal Services

This blog post was written collaboratively with legal advocates from Equity Legal Services, the Metro St. Louis Equal Housing & Opportunity Council.
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WashU Expert: Jackson water issues result of environmental r

While water pressure has been restored in Jackson, Miss., the water is still not safe to drink and a boil order remains in effect. The ongoing issues are a result of years of neglect and of environmental racism, said an expert at Washington Universit ... Read more

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Naveen Sharma

Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.