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Illinois unemployment drops but so does job creation
CHICAGO (AP) – The state Department of Employment Security says unemployment decreased in Illinois in August, the fourth-straight monthly drop. But state officials were not celebrating the drop in the unemployment rate to 5.5 percent from 5.8 percent in July. Instead on Thursday department Director Jeff Mays noted that the state also lost jobs in…
Dave Barry’s latest book “Best State Ever” defends his home-state of Florida…sort of
Dave Barry is sick of everyone making fun of his home-state of Florida – that’s his job! His new book tracks the oddities and endearments of the….let’s just say “weirdest” state in the nation.
Jason Kander runs ad challenging Senator Blunt to assemble a rifle
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Missouri assembles an AR-15 assault rifle – blindfolded – then dares the incumbent Republican to do the same. The TV ad released Thursday by Jason Kander is the latest salvo in a race that could be a factor in determining control of the Senate. Incumbent…
Annual Conference Being Held To Address Child Sexual Abuse
St. Charles, MO (KTRS) Child welfare advocates are gathering in St. Charles this week for the 12th annual Midwest Justice For Children Conference. The three-day event is a joint effort between the Child Center in Wentzville and the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. The conference, which is being held at the St. Charles Convention…
Illinois social service providers appeal lawsuit dismissal
CHICAGO (AP) – Social service providers are appealing a judge’s dismissal of their lawsuit asking the court to force payment on contracts with the state of Illinois. The Pay Now Illinois coalition said Thursday morning that it intends to appeal Cook County Judge Rodolfo Garcia’s Aug. 31 ruling to an Illinois appeals court. Garcia says…
Listen To The Doctor Who Discovered CTE And Took On The NFL
Dr. Omalu, the doctor who discovered CTE, joined Martin ahead of his speech at Westminster College. The movie Concussion with Will Smith was made showing Dr. Omalu’s experience with the NFL.
Ted Drewes Just Won An Award For World’s Best Ice Cream So The Man Himself Stopped By
Ted Drewes stopped by to talk to Martin and Randi about winning the award for world’s best ice cream. Ted
Nixon making budget cuts after lawmakers enact tax breaks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Gov. Jay Nixon is making more budget cuts after Missouri lawmakers overrode his vetoes on several bills creating new tax breaks. The Democratic governor has scheduled a Thursday afternoon press conference to announce details of the budget cuts. That comes one day after the Republican-led Legislature overrode vetoes of bills…
Proposed tobacco tax hike goes to Missouri Supreme Court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – An attorney defending a proposal to raise Missouri tobacco taxes for early childhood programs says taking it off the ballot would violate backers’ constitutional right to use the initiative petition process. Attorney Jane Dueker argued Thursday to state Supreme Court judges that it should go to voters Nov. 8, despite…